We Won't Go Quietly
Tech N9ne Lyrics


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Somebody gotta say something, that somebody is gonna be me
People rather have separation than to come together living freely
All the tragedies we see in the dark streets on the TV
Make it difficult to grow a glee tree when the love level back in B.C
We will never see racism done away within our lifetime
When the parents hearts filled of hate, reproduce, then it's sending down the pipeline
If their kids want to fight crime, and they talk to others of the right kind
That'd be terrifying facing nighttime and it's still the only light shined
Jesus not present when things seem so egregious
But if we just set aside all our differences and try to ease up
Off of war with each other please trust we can be just
When the hating, killings', enough and the anthem will have everybody taking knees up

No, we won't go quietly
All the fear I've got inside will die with me
We said "Turn this message louder 'till the speakers bleed"
But we won't go quietly
And everybody said
No we won't go quietly
All the fear I've got inside will die with me
We said "Turn this message louder 'till the speakers bleed"
But we won't go quietly

Too many people of power afraid to say things
'Cause they don't want consumers to stop their pay streams
If they don't agree with your way of thinking they taking
Your cake cream, no love no life is all that hate brings
I stand by love so if this don't enhance my buzz
And the fans die and my blood, the world is ran by thugs
That just want to bend my blood that runs with an angel flow
What they bleed ought to be equality, never been the angle though
But one day soon I want to see the people loving then say "Bravo"
'Cause now I see a lot of killing and fighting like Rocky and Ivan Drago
All good to be in Cabo, I'm rolling in your Murcielago
But we just say a prayer if you will to stop the ill drills off up in Chicago please

No, we won't go quietly
All the fear I've got inside will die with me
We said "Turn this message louder 'till the speakers bleed"
But we won't go quietly now
No we won't go quietly
All the fear I've got inside will die with me
We said "Turn this message louder 'till the speakers bleed"
But we won't go quietly

Wishing we could be rid of all terrorism
Like it's theorism, for the good I'd say heroism
We are the dauntless and miss the demons we see in swarms
So mind your business unless you see somebody being harmed
I learned to love from my mother
I feel an angel around me, I know she hovers
Impatiently waiting for you to discover that people all need each other
When you see me, I'll call you brother
Never mattered whatever color

No, we won't go quietly
All the fear I've got inside will die with me
We said "Turn this message louder 'till the speakers bleed"
But we won't go quietly
And everybody said
No we won't go quietly
All the fear I've got inside will die with me
We said "Turn this message louder 'till the speakers bleed"
But we won't go quietly
And everybody said
No we won't go quietly
And everybody said
No we won't go quietly
No we won't go quietly

If we didn't fear each other, we could stand near each other




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Overall Meaning

The song "We Won't Go Quietly" by Tech N9ne speaks about the need for someone to speak up against the tragedies and injustice happening in society. Tech N9ne acknowledges that people tend to choose separation over unity, which makes it harder to cultivate love and peace. He recognizes that racism is ingrained in society and that it might take more than just one generation to eliminate it. The lyrics ask people to set aside their differences and try to come together in peace. Tech N9ne points out that many people in power are afraid to speak out because they are worried about losing their jobs, and that hate only breeds more hate. The song also touches on how people need to act against terrorism and that love should be the driving force behind all of our actions.


The repeated chorus "No we won't go quietly" is a declaration of strength for people to stand up for what is right, and to actively fight against the issues afflicting society. Tech N9ne talks about how his mother taught him to love, and he acknowledges that the color of one's skin shouldn't matter when it comes to showing kindness and compassion towards each other. The song is a call to action, urging listeners to work towards a better world.


Line by Line Meaning

Somebody gotta say something, that somebody is gonna be me
I will speak up because someone needs to.


People rather have separation than to come together living freely
People tend to fear unity more than enjoying freedom together.


All the tragedies we see in the dark streets on the TV
We witness so many severe events in the neighborhood through media.


Make it difficult to grow a glee tree when the love level back in B.C
It is challenging to foster happiness when the negative past still influences love.


We will never see racism done away within our lifetime
It is unfortunate that we may never put an end to racism in our lifetime.


When the parents hearts filled of hate, reproduce, then it's sending down the pipeline
Parents who carry hate traits are passing down this ideology to their offspring.


If their kids want to fight crime, and they talk to others of the right kind
If their children aspire to oppose crime and communicate with others on the right side.


That'd be terrifying facing nighttime and it's still the only light shined
It is daunting to confront danger in the darkness when light is scarce.


Jesus not present when things seem so egregious
When troubles are severe, it feels like Jesus is not present.


But if we just set aside all our differences and try to ease up
If we disregard our disparities and aim to relax.


Off of war with each other please trust we can be just
If we end hostilities, we can treat each other equitably.


When the hating, killings', enough and the anthem will have everybody taking knees up
When the populace is exasperated with hate and murder, everyone will kneel to stop this scourge.


No, we won't go quietly
We refuse to remain silent.


All the fear I've got inside will die with me
I will take my fears with me to death.


We said "Turn this message louder 'till the speakers bleed"
We urged amplifying our message to an extreme degree.


But we won't go quietly
We persist in resisting silence.


And everybody said
Everyone confirms the message.


Too many people of power afraid to say things
High-ranking individuals fear speaking up.


'Cause they don't want consumers to stop their pay streams
Consumers might discontinue their income sources.


If they don't agree with your way of thinking they taking
Anyone who does not concur with your mindset is a threat to your income.


Your cake cream, no love no life is all that hate brings
Hate leads to no benefit and takes away your existence's sweetness.


I stand by love so if this don't enhance my buzz
I stand by love, even if it does not boost my popularity.


And the fans die and my blood, the world is ran by thugs
If fans die because of violence, evil people have taken control of the world.


That just want to bend my blood that runs with an angel flow
Evildoers attempt to influence someone's wholesome nature.


What they bleed ought to be equality, never been the angle though
Their blood should flow for fairness, but hate has never been their goal.


But one day soon I want to see the people loving then say "Bravo"
I dream of a day where people love each other, and they applaud it.


'Cause now I see a lot of killing and fighting like Rocky and Ivan Drago
There are rampant violent outbreaks similar to the antagonism in Rocky & Ivan Drago's battle.


All good to be in Cabo, I'm rolling in your Murcielago
It is enjoyable to be in Cabo and drive in a Lamborghini Murcielago.


But we just say a prayer if you will to stop the ill drills off up in Chicago please
Please say a prayer to end the harmful drills in Chicago.


Wishing we could be rid of all terrorism
We wish terrorism could vanish.


Like it's theorism, for the good I'd say heroism
It feels like a theory, but being a hero is doing the right thing.


We are the dauntless and miss the demons we see in swarms
We define ourselves as courageous and miss the lousy nature.


So mind your business unless you see somebody being harmed
Mind your matter, except when someone requires help.


I learned to love from my mother
My mother taught me the power of love.


I feel an angel around me, I know she hovers
I sense an angel around me, and I know she protects me.


Impatiently waiting for you to discover that people all need each other
She is eager for you to learn that everyone needs each other.


When you see me, I'll call you brother
We shall regard each other as siblings.


Never mattered whatever color
Regardless of skin color, it does not matter.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Mani, Jordan Omley, Aaron Yates

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@UnworthySubject

All that I'm allowed to understand is made possible by our Heavenly Father God through Jesus Christ our Savior. 

God helps lost sheep which have been separated from his Love, those who seek a change of life. God shines a light in the dark. Church is a place to bring the Truth to our societies with teachers making lessons available. 

Knowing everything Good in this world is from God our Creator is important. Although we don't recognize all the love and joy in the world, everything is possible thanks to the love God has for us. We can be quick to dismiss our existence and forget who we are. How humans are so wonderfully made. All of nature around us is made with such incredible beauty. 

Growing up in a time when nature was our playground helped us see how beautiful life is. We would enjoy recess playing with our friends, having conversations. Enjoying outdoor activities with each other helped build bonds, allowing us to make friends. Becoming one with nature and allowing our brain to relax. Positive thoughts and possibilities unwind once we're allowed to think clearly. The secrets to Life are within the words God has left us, it's not encoded, just needs thorough examination. 

I was sent to Catholic school in summers while my family had a small band that sang at the church we attended. I was the youngest and sat in the corner waiting for the moment to finally go home. I would see and hear my family praising our Heavenly Father God, our Savior Jesus Christ with the church uniting. It was something that created lasting bonds with pastors and church goers. I always felt safe, at home. Although at that moment I could not appreciate all the love God has given me. 

My father and other leaders in our neighborhood formed a community group that would come together to clean up surrounding streets and grow as one big family. The city provided tools and materials to help the community give back in a way that made us all feel whole and safe. They were collective efforts that did not seek more than the satisfaction of knowing that our neighbors, compatriots, would feel safe on the way. We would have community meetings where law enforcement would participate, creating a safe environment for our neighbors. God makes all of this possible and its simplified when we give ourselves time to think clearly.

Times were good those days running around with giant garbage bags, competing with our friends and neighbors to see who could fill them up first. It felt like heaven seeing the love emanating from selfless people. These days of my life, I remember as if it were yesterday. All the joy we feel and the words we're able to muster are possible thanks to the love God has shown us. Once we realize that only God is good and that all joy in this world is because of him, we can comfortably accept the love of this world. 

I appreciate each family very much. Seeing joyful gatherings brings spectacular feelings of appreciation for our Creator God, our Savior Jesus Christ. I take each life seriously and I'm grateful that our Father The Creator of All gives us such miraculous possibilities to create children. It may seem small, but it is a very real gift He allows us to experience. Just a taste of what God is capable of and available here on Earth. Although sometimes we can overlook such things, everything is possible thanks to God. 

Getting together to celebrate birth is certainly important. Having your loved ones near you rejoicing in the gift of life is wonderful news. Celebrating creation is a way of thanking our Creator God. It is beautiful to share the day with those who gave you life and those who are now part of your life. 

Taking anything someone said and accepting it as facts is something I myself was not willing to do. Questioning more is certainly something I can understand. Looking everywhere for answers without letting anyone stop you from knowing more about yourself. Though my understandings may seem somewhat thoroughly examined, I'll always be a student, seeking to understand more everyday. It is an ongoing effort that we must understand will never be completed.



@UnworthySubject

I'm walking this path so others have an idea of ​​what it requires. Not all of us will be willing to go through this at the same time, although we'll all have to enter through the gates of the kingdom. Don't be afraid to ask me anything. I'll keep it simple and explain to anyone what our Heavenly Father God through our Savior Jesus Christ has allowed me to understand so far. 

I understand not everyone is ready for these things and at a certain age these things will consume us if we aren't careful. Certain memories come back to me here and there and I try not to immerse myself in them every day. I know my limits and try not to force myself to remember too much of them in one day. It is important to make sure we start the day with our Heavenly Father God, our Savior Jesus Christ and end the day with our Heavenly Father God, our Savior Jesus Christ. 

This immersion in the Truth requires a strong mind with help of our almighty God. The love of our Creator God, Jesus Christ our Savior. Thinking we won't need help on this journey can lead to a troubled life. Always keep him in your thoughts and allow him to help you on this journey to come out intact. I couldn't sleep well for days on my trip, fear of closing my eyes. This was the hate I was allowing to build up and not addressing it properly. True medicine is seeking God, asking our Savior Jesus Christ for help to keep our mind stable. Understanding this is important to continue our search. Don't feed on hatred the world tries to build within us. 

I've spent some time in my own mind and have had time to see how the ego plays. Getting immersed in these thoughts can be problematic. I have been groomed by those around me growing up. Being raised in a family and community that loves God has shown me what a peaceful life within big cities should look like. I have been made a soldier by God with all the love with which he has surrounded me throughout my life. When I say ego, I mean Devil but will use ego as I don't seek to scare anyone.

Although I can clearly explain how to defeat the ego in certain situations, we all have our own difficult road ahead. Once you go straight after it, it'll come back with a vengeance in our weakest state. Even if you eventually understand it and are able to keep it at bay,  it'll start learning tactics used to suppress it and will infiltrate when you least expect it. This is why you should always continue to seek more of our Heavenly Father God by asking our Savior Jesus Christ for help throughout this journey. Diving into this without a proper understanding of what is required can be exhausting. Seeking to know exactly how evil takes hold of us is a serious thing. That trip has shown me how real the ego is and it's nothing to joke about. This is not something to take lightly, preparation is absolutely important, diving into this fight will require a lot from you depending on how far you want to dig. Fight bad dreams with good thoughts. I would suggest flooding your mind with positive feelings.

Diving into this could be exhausting and should be taken with all seriousness. Seeking to know exactly how evil takes hold of us is a long process. This journey has shown me how real the spiritual fight is, it's nothing to joke about. This is not something to take lightly, preparation is absolutely important, diving into this fight will require a lot from you depending how far you want to dig. Fight bad dreams with good thoughts.



@UnworthySubject

I would fall deep into self-pity and hatred as my mind drifted away and put God aside thinking I could face the bad without breaking. Knowing when you've fallen and seeking God's help through Jesus Christ our Savior is most important when you end up falling. We are only human and will surely fall short trying without help.

We try to protect children by keeping them away from the bad in the world. Although they need to learn what's bad and good. To see how to correct these problems in the future, they need to know that every decision we make has drastic consequences for us and those around us. That the decision is ultimately up to us and we will have to live with those options. Someday they will have to go out into the world, preparing them for what lays ahead is important.

The sooner we look for ways to properly correct our ways, the faster the transition to a proper life will be. Starting our lives on the wrong track increases our chance of falling into a cycle that will feel like a prison. The chance of quickly correcting our paths to a proper one will dramatically decrease. Life is not as complicated as the world makes us believe. We're given false solutions to serious problems that get worse and worse instead of better. Understanding that a broken life is how the ego wants to keep us in this world is a good start.

We all become rebellious in our teen years, this is when all the good and bad memories come into play. If we are not taught this, it results in what we see today, where respect almost needs to be bought. It's crazy to think about but that's exactly how the world has turned out. If we have money, friends surround us. Without money, who would want to hang around?

I went off the rails for years, but I always knew what was wrong and what was right. This allowed me to try to make responsible decisions. The consequences were so clear and I knew the fear of God. Certain situations happen when we aren't aware how humans function in the world. Everything is made clear by our Heavenly Father God through Jesus Christ our Savior.

The main thing is to get out of our ignorance and understand why certain things happen. This journey of understanding the world around us turned out to be quite the hunt. Growing up in a time when the internet was unrestricted, I started seeing things I couldn't believe were happening in this world. As a teenager, growing up exploring the world wide web allowed me to see some dire realities. These things are absolutely heartbreaking and disturbing. I unraveled some incomprehensible and exhausting realities that take place around us. These things can be harmful to our brains and can certainly drive some crazy.



@UnworthySubject

The comments I read and people coming out reporting and discussing serious matters show how we haven't had the right amount of time to fully examine the Victims thought process at that point.

Everyone involved is a Victim and we cannot close the door, throw away the keys and continue with our lives.

The injured person and the person who took the unfortunate actions are all Victims. The person has no control over themselves when he allows the Ego to manifest within them for so long without seeking True help. This happens in many places, regrettable actions are taken.

Interrogations will show how they cannot remember what came over them. The spiritual fight is absolutely real. If we don't seek our Heavenly Father God through our Savior Jesus Christ to help us better understand ourselves, going out into the world will create unwanted situations.

The Ego feeds us with lies, making us participate in such terrible mentalities to create imaginary external enemies.

The Ego feeds us with lies, making us participate in such terrible mentalities as to create imaginary external enemies. The ego continues to invade our brains and prevents us from escaping from the prison of desire. Instead of allowing us to help each other, our desires keep us in a prison within ourselves. Creating an environment that confuses our main priorities, restricting our lives, completely lost. Hostile environments are created to undermine efforts of progress. Increasing and improving the deception playbook since before the beginning of recorded history. The game is known to few people, while the enemy uses everything in their playbook. Keeping us in the dark as to what it means to live a peaceful life. Plays the game, growing stronger and creating an army of desensitized uninformed subjects.

Feeling self-pity keeps us in a hateful state of mind. Trying to drown out all the joyous memories and happy interactions throughout our lives. This is dangerous to carry and allowing such thoughts to accumulate within us creates serious issues. We could drown our days trying to relive these past situations. It may seem almost simple, but the ego will have us believe that we enjoy reliving those past afflictions. Instead, we should take all these as lessons and forget that these problems caused any pain. Find ways to avoid committing the same actions against others.

Although we can learn ways to suppress the Ego, it will always be there waiting for the right moment to attack. In our most vulnerable moments, it will slither like a snake.

Prescription medication will only fix the pain until one day it completely overwhelms us and makes us do the unthinkable.

Seeking true help from our Heavenly Father God through our Savior Jesus Christ is the only way to help defeat and suppress it for now.

The only real enemy is the ego, trying to create enemies that never existed to begin with. The world is our friend and family, we all have the same ego. Although, some of us are fed different lies depending on the lives we've been living. Since it lives within us, it will have different tactics to discourage us from having a peaceful life. Our Heavenly Father God has given us the weapon to defeat the devil(ego) with Jesus Christ our Savior. The spirit of Jesus Christ is ours to suppress the bad thoughts the ego tries to build within us.



@UnworthySubject

Although I say the ego is the only enemy, we aren't meant to hate the ego but to try to understand when it tries to infiltrate us.

To stop the ego when it tries to speak for us and take control of us. It's not about being angry about what it might have caused us to do. It's understanding these actions were not caused by us but by the Ego.

This is something which will take time to learn and we must remember not to dwell too much on the pain it might have caused us or those around us. Taking it as a lesson, trying to find different ways in future situations if they might arise.

Move forward and learn from those mistakes instead of letting them keep you from having peace. All the hate and self-pity needs to leave our mind, knowing that Jesus Christ bears the weight of sin for us.

This is an important thing to remember so that we can think clearly and not be imprisoned.

We must try to examine when the ego speaks and learn what the correct response is for certain situations. There is no correct solution and what will be mentioned is just a small example. We should learn more from each other every day to see what is the right solution to prevent the ego from flourishing in our interactions.

Allowing some space between you and the person who has been held hostage by the ego could be a correct solution. However, it may not always be our best path depending on who the person is. Some are out in the world not knowing they are being controlled by the ego, trying to prove a point, they may follow you, feeling like they are being ignored. Walking away from them could further feed the ego and make them feel misunderstood, further promoting the argument, inciting the other person's ego as well.

Some of us may feel like we're the only ones going through these daily struggles, even though everything we're going through has already happened many times throughout history. Different situations call for different ways to reduce stress.

Disagreements and arguments can be ways we choose to move forward. This is absolutely the Wrong Choice and we must recognize that everyone has their own world full of different struggles. Some of us may have more situations piling up that can mess with our minds and make us extremely volatile. This is dangerous, it's important to immediately calm down and control the situation.

Apologize for any misunderstanding. Recognizing that it is not a problem but that it should be taken as a lesson is the way to achieve harmony. We all have struggles we face on a day-to-day basis and some people need to be spoken to properly, rather than creating hostile environments, reducing any joy they may be looking forward to. Recognizing that a few hours of inconvenience is not the end of the world.

Understanding that problems do not exist, only situations, is important.

What we're hoping to accomplish must be achieved in a matter where all parties learn something new, at least avoid serious negative outcomes. The hopeful result is to reduce anger and allow it to subside. The person will come to their senses and realize that something strange has taken them hostage. It is under the full control of the person's body and this can create unimaginable consequences. This person had lost all control of their thought process, speech and choices.

When it comes to someone you grew up with and shared loving moments with, it's not hard to understand when the person you know is talking or when ego is creeping in. Once we recognize that we all have our gloomy days, it should be easier to administer the proper procedure. The ego likes to make us feel like victims, works hard to make us feel down, to turn our days into sadness with wasteful memories, when we should be feeling happy. Sometimes feelings can overwhelm us, making us struggle with our thoughts, believing we're drowning as we carry out our daily actions. The ego will play with our feelings and keep feeding us more lies.

Although these scenarios may seem reasonably easy to navigate. It could also come across as arrogance and self-righteousness. Knowing how to use our words wisely and not seem like a know-it-all is Mandatory. We don't want to keep feeding the ego, creating anger and unnecessary responses.

Recognizing that we all try to make a point rather than remaining silent in order to listen to others, to understand their thought process. I admit that I am not used to having proper conversations, hoping to learn from this myself. This will take some time to learn.

The sins we commit and continue to commit are forgiven once we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior and are baptized. Knowing all this does not automatically mean that we can continue to sin and be free from judgment or punishment. Quite the opposite is actually true. Knowing these things and continuing to do evil on purpose is condemning ourself in the eyes of the Lord.

It will be impossible to ask someone to completely change their ways in a few days, weeks or months after living for so long without knowing the Truth. It is a slow process that our Heavenly Father God through Jesus Christ our Savior will allow us to see and accomplish. God our Heavenly Father loves each one of us. Just because we are not recognized by the world, it doesn't mean  we aren't important in his eyes.

Where there is harmony and peace, the ego cannot feast.



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@DubH46

Another example of why Tech is one of the greats.

@GRiZMO-

He is the G.O.A.T! Name anybody better than Tech and I will name you ignorant.

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@RoarTheRapper

Zaphod Vierauge how are they “better” than Tech? From a technical standpoint Doom isn’t half as good, and Locksmith doesn’t mix his flow half as much as Tech. Same goes for the others you mentioned. They’re all dope rappers, but Tech has more ability I think.

@GRiZMO-

Best joke I've heard all day! Thanks for the laugh.

@jaxonmerryweather3121

Tech as been my favorite rapper since the early 2000's and I'm not going to lie I miss his old school Underground Music.

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@iCYpReSSv1

Tech is so fuckin breakthrough. Constantly changing the game. I love the utilization of choir and uplifting vocals. Who wouldve known choppin and that would seat so well together. So much emotion and power 10 outta 10! STRANGE MUSIC

@brandolin8744

Tech breathes real life back into humanity with each lyric.

@benjaminbell7604

When Tech speaks, we listen.

@meshamesh681

I don't understand why love is so hard .. I love Tech N9NE he understands..❤️♥️🖤

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