Gang Fight
Soa Lyrics
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Both sides know that they are right
No one remembers what made it start
Both sides know it's the other's fault
[Chorus:]
Flying fists, flying feet
Fighting head on in the streets
Bones get smashed, blood gets spilled
It's just tough shit when a friend gets killed
A life-long fight that has no end
Why mourn a death when there's revenge
[Chorus:]
After the brawl they still feel the same
With anger sparked they feel no pain
The next time could be the last
The next time could be the last
The lyrics of SOA’s song Gang Fight describe a bloody, violent gang fight where two sides are determined to win despite knowing that the fight was triggered by a senseless incident that neither side seems to be able to recall. Each side is convinced that they are right while blaming the other for starting the fight. The chorus of the song highlights the physical brutality of the fight with flying fists, flying feet, smashed bones, and spilt blood. It also brings to light the futility of the fight with lyrics like, “It's just tough shit when a friend gets killed, A life-long fight that has no end, Why mourn a death when there's revenge.”
Moreover, the lyrics capture the anger and bitterness that lingers even after the fight is over. Despite the loss of life and injuries sustained, both sides still feel the same and are defiantly prepared to fight again at the slightest provocation. The last lines of the song's chorus “The next time could be the last, The next time could be the last” almost sound like warning bells about the consequences of such irrational and senseless acts of violence.
In essence, Gang Fight speaks to the senselessness and absurdity of gang violence where the only winners are those who profit from the misery and suffering of others.
Line by Line Meaning
There's two sides that are gonna fight
Two opposing factions are about to engage in a physical altercation.
Both sides know that they are right
Each side believes that their cause is just and righteous.
No one remembers what made it start
The original reason for the conflict has been forgotten or no longer matters.
Both sides know it's the other's fault
Each side believes that the other is responsible for the current situation.
[Chorus:] Flying fists, flying feet Fighting head on in the streets
The physical altercation involves punches and kicks, and is taking place in a public location.
Bones get smashed, blood gets spilled It's just tough shit when a friend gets killed
Serious injuries occur during the fight, and death is an unfortunate but accepted outcome.
A life-long fight that has no end Why mourn a death when there's revenge
The conflict has been ongoing for a long time and there is no resolution in sight. Retaliation is seen as a more fitting response than mourning.
[Chorus:]
Repeats the description of the physical altercation from the first chorus.
After the brawl they still feel the same With anger sparked they feel no pain
Even though the fight ends, both sides still harbor the same negative feelings towards each other, and the animosity will continue.
The next time could be the last The next time could be the last
The next time the two sides come into conflict may result in irreversible consequences.
Contributed by Grace R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.