The single was released by the band on the same date as the soundtrack.
The song later became available on the band's 2005 "Greatest Hits" compilation album.
Defy You
The Offspring Lyrics
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But you cannot win
You may throw me down
But I'll rise again
The more you say
The more I defy you
So get out of my face
You cannot bring us down
Never give up
We go on and on
You'll never break us
Never bring us down
We are alive!
All my will
All my strength
Rip it out
Start again
The wind blows
I'll lean into the wind
My angle grows
I'll use it to win
The more you say
The more I defy you
So get out of my way
Can you leave it all behind?
Can you leave it all behind?
Cause you can't go back
You can't go back
The lyrics of The Offspring's song Defy You express themes of resilience and defiance in the face of obstacles and adversity. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the lead singer declaring that while he may be knocked down by his opposition, he will always rise again. The repetition of "the more you say, the more I defy you" highlights the idea that the more his opponents try to bring him down, the more he is motivated to stand his ground and push back. The chorus echoes this sentiment, proclaiming that no matter what challenges they face, they will never give up and they will always be alive. The final verse poses a rhetorical question, challenging the listener to consider if they can leave their troubles behind and move forward, because once you take a stand, you cannot go back.
Overall, Defy You is a song about determination and strength in the face of adversity. It is a rallying cry for those who have been pushed around or held down, urging them to rise up and overcome their obstacles. The lyrics are empowering and encouraging, with an undertone of anger and defiance that embodies the punk rock spirit of the band.
Line by Line Meaning
You may push me around
I will not be a victim of your bullying tactics
But you cannot win
I will never let you prevail over me
You may throw me down
I may falter but I won't be defeated
But I'll rise again
I will find the strength to pick myself back up
The more you say
The harder I'll resist
The more I defy you
I won't be told what to do or how to live my life
So get out of my face
I won't stand for your disrespectful behavior towards me anymore
You cannot stop us
We are determined and will not be hindered
You cannot bring us down
We won't let you get the best of us
Never give up
We will persevere through the toughest challenges
We go on and on
Our spirits and resilience are unbeatable
You'll never break us
We won't let you destroy our ideals or strength
We are alive!
We are filled with vitality and ambition
All my will
I am determined to succeed
All my strength
I have the fortitude to overcome any obstacle
Rip it out
I will remove anything that holds me back from achieving greatness
Start again
I will never be held back by past failures
The wind blows
I am flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances
I'll lean into the wind
I will take on challenges and adapt to change
My angle grows
I will rise above and emerge stronger than before
I'll use it to win
I will turn obstacles into opportunities for success
So get out of my way
I won't be deterred by anything or anyone
Can you leave it all behind?
Can you let go of the past and move on to something better?
Cause you can't go back
The past is in the past and cannot be changed
You can't go back
You have to move forward and embrace the challenges that await you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryan Keith Holland
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@felixthelmocevallosmorales41
You may push me around
But you cannot win
You may throw me down
But I'll rise again
The more you say
The more I defy you
So get out of my face
You cannot stop us
You cannot bring us down
Never give up
We go on and on
You'll never break us
Never bring us down
We are alive!
All my will
All my strength
Rip it out
Start again
The wind blows
I'll lean into the wind
My angle grows
I'll use it to win
The more you say
The more I defy you
So get out of my way
Can you leave it all behind?
Can you leave it all behind?
Cause you can't go back
You can't go back
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Compositores: Bryan Keith Holland
Letra de Defy You © Warner Chappell Music, Inc
@mauricioenriquealcantararo702
LA DESCENDENCIA
TE DESAFÍO
LETRA:
Puedes empujarme
Pero no puedes ganar
Puedes derribarme
Pero me levantaré de nuevo
Cuanto más dices
Cuanto más te desafío
Así que sal de mi cara
No puedes detenernos
No puedes derribarnos
No rendirse nunca
Seguimos y seguimos
Nunca nos romperás
Nunca nos derribes
¡Estamos vivos!
El viento sopla
Me inclinaré hacia el viento
Mi rabia crece
Lo usaré para ganar
Cuanto más dices
Cuanto más te desafío
Así que sal de mi camino
@Necev
You may push me around
But you cannot win
You may throw me down
But I'll rise again
The more you say
The more I defy you
So get out of my face – Whoooa Yeah!
You cannot stop us
You cannot bring us down
Never give up
We go on and on!
You'll never break us
Never bring us down
We are alive!
The wind blows
I'll lean into the wind
My anger grows
I'll use it to win
The more you say
The more I defy you
So get out of my way – Whoooa Yeah
All my will
All my strength
Rip it out
Start again
You cannot stop us
You cannot bring us down
Never give up
We go on and on!
You'll never break us
Never bring us down
We are alive!
All my will
All my strength
Rip it out
Start again(4x)
You cannot stop us
You cannot bring us down
Never give up
We go on and on!
You'll never break us
Never bring us down
We are alive!
We are alive
Whooo
@rx9611
Como soy fan numero 1 de The Offspring pa los fans que no saben ingles aca la lirica en español papus Puedes empujarme alrededor
Pero no puedes ganar
Puedes echarme abajo
Pero me levanto de nuevo
Cuanto mas digas
Cuanto más te desafío
Asi que sal de mi cara
No puedes detenernos
No puedes derribarnos
Nunca te rindas
Seguimos y seguimos
Nunca nos romperas
Nunca nos derribes
¡Estamos vivos!
El viento sopla
Me inclino en el viento
Mi ira crece
Lo usaré para ganar
Cuanto mas digas
Cuanto más te desafío
Así que sal de mi camino
Toda mi voluntad
Toda mi fuerza
Arrancalo
Empezar de nuevo
¿Puedes dejar todo atrás?
¿Puedes dejar todo atrás?
Porque no puedes volver
No puedes volver
@StevenMartinOfficial
if youre still listening to The Offspring in 2024 youre probably old enough to remember when MTV played music 🔥
@christopherfox13
1986 FTW!
@imranaliandro8596
Absolutely
@fearthefear1
Fuck yea!
@DeadJack133
Yep, and probably drunk, just like me now
@ArjanStotheH
Yes sir !! got tickets to the show in Amsterdam may 2023, cant wait !
@offspringfan1288
Takes me back to a much simpler time in my life. This band has brought me so much joy I can’t even express what The Offspring has meant to me over the years from my youth till today at age 32.
@djfassler
Age 32 youngster? 😃I feel just like you do, except I am pushing 50. Offspring has been a big part of my life too.
@NA-cw4pj
You are 32. You still young. You are not 60.
@lullemans72
i'm 34 and i feel your sentiment. i've been into the offspring since pretty fly for a white guy. but that said, i do feel that all their albums since conspiracy of one have all sounded the same, making me feel like it's just become a bit too repetitive.