Seven Nation Army
The Glitch Mob Lyrics


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I'm gonna fight 'em off
A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
They're gonna rip it off
Taking their time right behind my back
And I'm talking to myself at night
Because I can't forget
Back and forth through my mind
Behind a cigarette

And the message coming from my eyes
Says, "leave it alone"

Don't want to hear about it
Every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone knows about it
From the Queen of England to the hounds of hell
And if I catch it coming back my way
I'm gonna serve it to you
That ain't what you want to hear
But that's what I'll do

And a feeling coming from my bones
Says, "find a home"

I'm going to Wichita
Far from this opera forevermore
I'm gonna work this job
Make the sweat drip out of every pore
And I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding
Right before the lord
Words are gonna bleed from me
And I will think no more

And the stains coming from my blood
Tell me "go back home"





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Overall Meaning

The Glitch Mob's song Seven Nation Army is a remix of The White Stripes' 2003 hit. The intro opens with a pulsating bass, gradually transitioning into the hook, "I'm gonna fight 'em off, a seven nation army couldn't hold me back." The singer is determined and is ready to fight against anything thrown their way. They acknowledge the presence of the enemy, but they remain unfazed by their strength. The singer warns the enemies that they will rip their game off and won't hesitate to do so with their eyes conveying the message, "leave it alone."


The chorus highlights the fact that everyone has a story to tell, from the Queen of England to the hounds of hell. The singer is aware of this but doesn't want to hear about it. They're not interested in the gossips or drama storylines. If the negativity comes their way, they're ready to retaliate by serving it right back. The second verse sees the singer deciding to embark on a journey to Wichita. They plan to work hard and sweat until every pore of their body drips, and their bones signal to them to find a home. As they bleed, they state the words that matter, and they want to be remembered for them, and the stains coming from their blood are signs to go back home.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna fight 'em off
I will stand up and defend myself against any opposition.


A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
My inner strength and determination exceeds the resources of many larger groups combined.


They're gonna rip it off
Others aim to take something valuable away from me.


Taking their time right behind my back
They are carefully and gradually trying to steal from me while I'm not looking.


And I'm talking to myself at night
I am reflecting deeply on my situation, alone.


Because I can't forget
A certain memory or feeling is persistently on my mind and hard to shake off.


Back and forth through my mind
My thoughts are scattered and sporadic, repeatedly going over the same issues.


Behind a cigarette
I am using smoking as a coping mechanism, trying to temporarily escape my problems.


And the message coming from my eyes
My body language signals that I want to be left alone and not bothered.


Says, "leave it alone"
I want others to stop bothering me and not bring up any unpleasant topics.


Don't want to hear about it
I don't want to be informed about something I am not interested in or something that would cause discomfort.


Every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone has their own unique experiences and perspectives to share.


Everyone knows about it
The information has already become widely-known and easily accessible.


From the Queen of England to the hounds of hell
Even those of the highest authority and those of the lowest position both have access to this information.


And if I catch it coming back my way
If the negative situation or unsavory topic comes around to me again,


I'm gonna serve it to you
I will confront the person who brings it up and make sure they are aware of how it makes me feel.


That ain't what you want to hear
The other person will not enjoy hearing what I have to say, but it needs to be said.


But that's what I'll do
I will not back down or avoid confrontation when necessary.


And a feeling coming from my bones
I have a deep intuition or feeling inside of me.


Says, "find a home"
The feeling urges me to establish my own safe and secure living space.


I'm going to Wichita
I am leaving my current location to start fresh and escape my troubles.


Far from this opera forevermore
I am distancing myself from the drama and chaos of my past life.


I'm gonna work this job
I am committing to working hard at this new job opportunity.


Make the sweat drip out of every pore
I will give my all to this job and put in a lot of physical and mental effort.


And I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding
I am experiencing extreme hardship and suffering.


Right before the lord
I will face judgment from a higher power for the actions and decisions I have made in life.


Words are gonna bleed from me
I will express my deepest emotions and thoughts through my words and actions.


And I will think no more
I will break free from the negative thought patterns that weighed me down in the past.


And the stains coming from my blood
The negative consequences of my actions and decisions are visible on my body.


Tell me "go back home"
I am reminded of the place where I feel most safe and comfortable and should return to.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: John Anthony White

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ShotoTodoroki-zf7hv

I'm gonna fight 'em all
A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
They're gonna rip it off
Taking their time right behind my back
And I'm talking to myself at night
Because I can't forget
Back and forth through my mind
Behind a cigarette
And the message coming from my eyes
Says, "Leave it alone"
Don't wanna hear about it
Every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone knows about it
From the Queen of England to the Hounds of Hell
And if I catch it coming back my way
I'm gonna serve it to you
And that ain't what you want to hear
But that's what I'll do
And the feeling coming from my bones
Says, "Find a home"
I'm going to Wichita
Far from this opera forevermore
I'm gonna work the straw
Make the sweat drip out of every pore
And I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding
Right before the Lord
All the words are gonna bleed from me
And I will sing no more
And the stains coming from my blood
Tell me, "Go back home"



All comments from YouTube:

@DJBlackhood91

Note: The remix is made by someone else and since the song became so popular, White Stripes decided to purchase the song as their own and credited the remixer for its amazing job on the music.

@Freddiesl67jk

I thought they did a copyright strike

@DJBlackhood91

@@Freddiesl67jk That's the YouTube bot

@Freddiesl67jk

@@DJBlackhood91 Ah ok thank you! Glad The Glitch Mob got credit and some money for it.

@20blog28

@Allied Empire United Countries of the World The White Stripes bought the rights to this song from The Glitch Mob

@maxmustermann8442

The really amazing job was from Jack and Meg, not some digital musician

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@c0balt.

never seen a single band, artist, or anyone purchase a remix just because it was THAT good.

@djm3suxx

Look up The Prodigy vs Public Enemy- ‘Shut ‘em Up’

@tessabakker662

@@SirLoinBeefsteak Well that's just, like, your opinion, man.

@penapvp2230

@@SirLoinBeefsteak because they already own it?

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