Fight No More
State Radio Lyrics


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On behalf of the resistance, and all of our existence
As the wanted man, the conquered man.

We no not of your borders,
But you push us to your corners.
This is not your land,
This isn't anybodys land.
Some will live and some will last,
Some will cry out for the past.
But my oh my,
The answers are falling fast.
I will give if this pain won't last.

[Chorus]
So from where the sun now stands,
I will fight no more forever.
How you choose to meet your fate,
For I will fight no more forever.

Government agent arrivals, pale chief and his disciples.
They crooked tongues, the acid lungs.

We know not of your borders,
But the world is getting colder.
This is not your land,
This isn't anybodys land.
Some will live and some will last,
Some will bleed like Looking Glass.
But my oh my,
The answers are falling fast.
I will give if this pain won't last.

[Chorus: x2]

And the sun will set sad and sick,
Break these chains I don't want them no more.
And the sun will set sad and sick,
Break these chains I don't want them no more.
Break these chains I don't want them no more.
Break these, break these chains.
Said he died of a broken heart.




Said he died of a broken heart.
Died of a broken heart. Broken heart.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to State Radio's song Fight No More express a sentiment of resistance against oppression, specifically in the context of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. The opening lines "On behalf of the resistance, and all of our existence / As the wanted man, the conquered man" set the tone for a message of defiance against those who seek to conquer and control. The repeated refrain "this is not your land, this isn't anybody's land" echoes the sentiment of Indigenous peoples who believe that land cannot truly be owned by any individual or government.


The lyrics also touch on the violence and brutality that often accompanies such oppression, with lines like "Some will bleed like Looking Glass" referring to the Battle of the Little Bighorn in which Native American warrior Looking Glass was killed. However, the song also suggests that there is hope for a peaceful resolution, with the repeated statement "I will fight no more forever" indicating a willingness to end the conflict if possible. The final lines, "Said he died of a broken heart / Died of a broken heart" imply that the struggle has taken a significant toll on those fighting for their land and freedom.


Overall, Fight No More can be interpreted as a call to action for Indigenous peoples and their allies to resist oppression and fight for justice, while also acknowledging the toll that such a struggle can take on individuals and communities.


Line by Line Meaning

On behalf of the resistance, and all of our existence
We speak on behalf of those who resist oppressors and fight for their right to exist.


As the wanted man, the conquered man.
We are seen by those in power as threats and subjects meant to be conquered.


We no not of your borders,
We do not recognize the artificial borders that separate us from other peoples.


But you push us to your corners.
Your actions force us into desperate and difficult situations.


This is not your land,
This land was not created solely for the benefit of those in power.


This isn't anybodys land.
This land belongs to all people, not just those in power.


Some will live and some will last,
Some of us will survive while others will leave a lasting impact beyond our lifetimes.


Some will cry out for the past.
Some of us will long for a time when things were better or more just.


But my oh my,
Despite this situation, I can't help but notice...


The answers are falling fast.
...that solutions to our problems are slipping away rapidly.


I will give if this pain won't last.
I will make sacrifices if it means the struggle won't be prolonged and painful.


So from where the sun now stands,
I declare that I won't continue to fight anymore.


I will fight no more forever.
I won't engage in violent or oppressive action anymore.


How you choose to meet your fate,
What you do with your power and responsibility is up to you.


Government agent arrivals, pale chief and his disciples.
Those in power arrive with their enforcement agents and loyal followers.


They crooked tongues, the acid lungs.
They speak deceitfully and breathe in toxins and pollution.


But the world is getting colder,
The planet is becoming less hospitable due to climate change and human activity.


Some will bleed like Looking Glass.
Some of us will fight and give our lives to defend our communities, like the Native American chief Looking Glass.


And the sun will set sad and sick,
The end of the day will be marked by melancholy and sickness.


Break these chains I don't want them no more.
We want to be free from the oppressive structures that bind us and limit our potential.


Said he died of a broken heart.
Some of us suffer physically and emotionally from the impact of oppressive systems and actions.


Broken heart.
Our emotional pain and trauma can feel overwhelming and difficult to overcome.




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Gargling Marbles

I have to strongly disagree with you, State Radio's lyrics are the most powerful lyrics I have seen in a very long time. And their Rhythm perfectly fits the song, so I don't see a problem.

Sean Nakada

Pleaseeeee I need this on vinyl so badly..I missed you guys when you came up to Alaska because I was deployed but I still have your signed copy of Let It Go and would love to add Year of the Crow to my vinyl collection..or even better, come back to Alaska so I can experience ya'll in person!!

Aidan Williams

Sean Nakada i know this is from a while ago but what branch?

sammi4982

"This isn't anyone's land...' Nice to have a STATE RADIO song to accompany in my travels now and again:)

MrPorkchops

Nah, it's MY land because capitalism.

Feral_gatr

I think this song just turned me into a pacifist. State radio, why you so cool.

Luke Weiler

Yeah I think this is about chief joseph of the Nez Perce tribe. His speech in 1877 “I will fight no more forever” quotes all this and the lyrics “bleed like looking glass”. I was watching the ken burns documentary and some of these lyrics I remembered came into my mind and had new meaning. In the “I will fight no more forever speech” he says “Looking glass is dead” a member of chief Joseph’s tribe I’m thinking. Chief Jospeh it is said never got to return to his homeland as he was promised. It’s a gut wrenching speech. “My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever.” Is how the speech ends. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_Joseph pretty sure that’s what state radio was singing about. But yeah everyone hears what they want etc. I’m sure people all have different meanings from listening. I got to see state radio on this tour. Awesome show. Saw chad with the pintos in a small club in Albany later on another awesome show. pete francis (one of my fav guitarists) was just chilling in the crowd. It was great to see dispatch members in small intimate venues as you still can. I went down to see dispatch at MSG for Hunger and that was awesome too. This and let it go are my 2 fav state radio albums. Caught the Dispatch set at levitate after 2 sets of umphreys mcgee and that’s the last time I’ve seen them. Pete wasn’t there. Pete has been playing small clubs in CT. Really hoping to see chad with the pintos on this upcoming tour and see Pete play in CT soon. Love these guys and the music they make with meaning and purpose. I love the jam bands and prog bands instrumentation but when it comes to lyrics and songs with meaning bands like dispacth and state radio are def where it’s @ for me. Thanks for the music guys! You rock ! Glad I got to catch a state radio show back in the day and buy this album. Great album.

digital projectile

Not breaking mainstream is a shame, but some medicine is to powerful for the masses, let it go to the warrior/healers in order to disperse in proper proportions. Thxz, SR.

Christian Dez

Best #stateRadio song

Luke Weiler

Christian Dez tied for my fav

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