We're Only Gonna Die
Sublime Lyrics


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Early man walked away
As modern man took control
Their mind's weren't all the same
To conquer was their goal

So he built his great empire
And he slaughtered his own kind
He died a confused man
Killed himself in his own mind

Early man walked away
As modern man took control
Their mind's weren't all the same
To conquer was their goal

So he built his great empire
And he slaughtered his own kind
And he died a confused man
And killed himself in his own mind

Let's go!

Early man walked away
As modern man took control
Their mind's weren't all the same
To conquer was their goal

So he built his great empire
And he slaughtered his own kind
And he died a confused man
And killed himself in his own mind

Let's go!

Early man walked away
As modern man took control
Their mind's weren't all the same
And to conquer was their goal

So he built his great empire
And he slaughtered his own kind
And he died a confused man
And killed himself in his own mind

Let's go!

Early man walked away
As modern man took control
Their mind's weren't all the same
And to conquer was their goal

So he built his great empire
And he slaughtered his own kind
And he died a confused man
And killed himself in his own mind

Let's go!





We're only gonna die from our own arrogance
That's why we might as well take our time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sublime's song "We're Only Gonna Die for Our Arrogance" touch on themes of power, control, and the disruptive nature of those traits. The song begins by contrasting early man who "walked away" with modern man who "took control" and aimed to conquer. Their minds were not the same, as early man apparently did not share modern man's desire to exert power over others.


Modern man then builds his empire and inflicts violence on his own kind. He dies not as a triumphant conqueror, but as a "confused man," having "killed himself in his own mind." The chorus repeats the images of empire-building and violence, emphasizing that the arrogance of humanity will inevitably lead to our own destruction. The final lyrics, "We're only gonna die from our own arrogance / That's why we might as well take our time," offer a sobering reminder to slow down and be mindful of our actions.


Sublime's song reflects an anarchist philosophy, which criticizes centralized power structures and highlights the dangers of unchecked authority. The lyrics suggest that the human obsession with dominating others ultimately leads to ruin.


Line by Line Meaning

Early man walked away
Primitive humans retreated into the shadows


As modern man took control
As society evolved into more advanced civilizations


Their mind's weren't all the same
Different perspectives and beliefs emerged among people


And to conquer was their goal
To dominate others and accumulate power was the aim


So he built his great empire
Man constructed vast kingdoms and empires


And he slaughtered his own kind
Humans engaged in violent conflicts and wars against each other


And he died a confused man
Many rulers and conquerors met their end without finding true purpose or meaning


And killed himself in his own mind
The desire for total control and the pursuit of selfish ambitions led to inner turmoil and mental distress


We're only gonna die from our own arrogance
The ultimate downfall of humanity will manifest from the overconfidence and pride within ourselves


That's why we might as well take our time
It is better to reflect and learn from the past to avoid repeating its mistakes




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GREG GRAFFIN

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