FIGHT
The Forces of Evil Lyrics
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Fight!
Fight!
How come nobody plays ska anymore?
I guess they all forgot what we were fightin' for
They're grown up now and they want to be respected
And be a part of the business we rejected
And now I'm doing what I can to save the scene!
You gotta fight for your right to skank
You gotta fight for your right to skank
We can't do it on our own, so pick up the telephone
And tell your friends they gotta fight to skank!
Fight!
Whatever happened to the bands that make you dance?
And laugh so hard you nearly wet your pants?
They want to be emotional and that's so boring
Take out the fun and we're left snoring
I wouldn't blame it on TV or radio
It's this growing music wave that has got to go!
You gotta fight for your right to skank
You gotta fight for your right to skank
We can't do it on our own, so pick up the telephone
And tell your friends they gotta fight to skank!
Fight!
The Forces of Evil's song "Fight" is an anthem for the ska community who feel like they are being pushed out by the mainstream music industry. The opening line, "How come nobody plays ska anymore?" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics express a frustration that many ska fans and musicians have as they feel like they've been forgotten by society. The nostalgia for the past is evident in the line, "I liked things how they used to be, And now I'm doing what I can to save the scene!" The singer laments the loss of the carefree ska music that made people dance, laugh and have fun.
The lyrics also allude to the changing priorities of the ska musicians themselves. The line, "They're grown up now and they want to be respected And be a part of the business we rejected" indicates that some musicians who were once part of the ska community are now seeking commercial success rather than staying true to their ska roots. The song urges people to resist this trend and to "fight for their right to skank." This is a call to arms for those who love ska music to work together to preserve the scene and make it thrive.
Overall, the song is a passionate, rallying cry to the community to stand together and fight for the music they love. It's an affirmation that the joy of ska music is worth fighting for, and that those who value it need to stand up and be counted.
Line by Line Meaning
Fight!
The Forces of Evil encourage their listeners to stand up and fight.
Fight!
They repeat their call to action, urging listeners to get involved.
Fight!
The band emphasizes the importance of fighting for their cause.
How come nobody plays ska anymore?
The band is disappointed that ska music is not as popular as it once was.
I guess they all forgot what we were fightin' for
The band believes that people have lost sight of the importance of ska music.
They're grown up now and they want to be respected
The band suggests that people who no longer listen to ska music are too concerned with being taken seriously as adults.
And be a part of the business we rejected
The band thinks that people who have moved on from ska music are now part of the mainstream music industry that they were originally rebelling against.
I liked things how they used to be
The band reminisces about how things were in the past.
And now I'm doing what I can to save the scene!
The band is actively working to preserve ska music and the culture surrounding it.
You gotta fight for your right to skank
The band believes that their listeners need to stand up and fight for the right to enjoy ska music.
You gotta fight for your right to skank
They repeat their belief that fighting for ska music is essential.
We can't do it on our own, so pick up the telephone
The band realizes that they need help from their fans to keep ska music alive.
And tell your friends they gotta fight to skank!
The Forces of Evil encourage their fans to spread the word and get more people involved in the fight for ska music.
Whatever happened to the bands that make you dance?
The band laments the loss of ska bands that used to get people moving and having fun.
And laugh so hard you nearly wet your pants?
The Forces of Evil reminisce about the lighthearted humor that used to be a big part of ska music.
They want to be emotional and that's so boring
The band is critical of the trend in music towards heavy emotional content, believing that it takes away from the fun and energy of ska music.
Take out the fun and we're left snoring
The Forces of Evil believe that without the fun and upbeat nature of ska music, listeners will quickly lose interest.
I wouldn't blame it on TV or radio
The band suggests that the decline of ska music is not due to lack of exposure on mainstream media.
It's this growing music wave that has got to go!
The Forces of Evil are critical of the trend in newer music, and believe that it is a threat to the existence of ska music.
Fight!
The band ends the song with one final call to action.
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Written by: JOHN LOWERY, MARILYN MANSON
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