Seven Nation Army
The White Stripes & 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 lyrics to The White Stripes & The Glitch Mob's song Seven Nation Army project a sentiment of defiance against adversity. The first line "I'm gonna fight 'em off," conveys a sense of determination to conquer whatever may be trying to hold the singer back. The second line states that not even a seven nation army could hold the singer back. The third line, "They're gonna rip it off," implies that someone or something is trying to take or damage what the singer has. The line "Taking their time right behind my back" suggests a sneaky, underhand approach.


The lyrics then shift to the singer reflecting on their situation and talking to themselves at night because they can't forget the situation they find themselves in. Then they say, "Back and forth through my mind, behind a cigarette," implying that they are pondering many different things, while possibly using a cigarette to calm their nerves. The lyrics then suggest that the singer is sending a message through their eyes telling whoever is pestering them to "leave it alone."


The second verse starts by saying the singer doesn't want to hear about it and implies that everyone has a story to tell. The lyrics suggest that the Queen of England and the hounds of hell are well aware of the situation at hand. The singer then takes a stance, saying if whatever is coming their way returns, they will serve it up to whoever is bringing it. The next line implies that the listener may not want to hear it, but it will be done. The lyrics then convey a feeling that the singer needs to find a home to escape the current situation.


The final verse begins with the singer stating they are going to Wichita to escape the situation and then says they are going to work hard and make sweat drip out of every pore. The next line repeats "And I'm bleeding" three times, suggesting the singer is pushing themselves to the limit. The following line speaks of words bleeding from the singer, implying their words are powerful, and they are willing to speak their truth. The final line, "And the stains coming from my blood tell me 'go back home,'" implies the singer may have run away from home, and their situation may have made them feel that they need to go back.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna fight 'em off
I'm ready to battle the opposition.


A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
I'm strong enough to handle a massive obstacle.


They're gonna rip it off
They're going to take something from me without my consent.


Taking their time right behind my back
They're plotting something against me and doing it secretly.


And I'm talking to myself at night
I can't get rid of the thoughts that are keeping me up at night.


Because I can't forget
I'm stuck on a particular memory that refuses to leave me.


Back and forth through my mind
The memory keeps replaying in my head, causing me to obsess over it.


Behind a cigarette
Smoking is the only way I can cope with my thoughts.


And the message coming from my eyes
My facial expression is telling you to leave me alone about this topic.


Says, "leave it alone"
I don't want to talk about the issue anymore, so stop bringing it up.


Don't want to hear about it
I'm tired of listening to everyone's opinions and stories about the issue at hand.


Every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone thinks they have the answer or a solution to the problem.


Everyone knows about it
This issue is well-known and discussed by many people, even famous ones.


From the Queen of England to the hounds of hell
This topic is known by everyone, including both high-ranking officials and lowly individuals.


And if I catch it coming back my way
If the topic is brought up again, I will take action.


I'm gonna serve it to you
I'm going to retaliate against the person who brings up the issue again.


That ain't what you want to hear
The consequences of bringing up the issue are going to be unpleasant.


But that's what I'll do
I will not let this issue keep affecting me negatively.


And a feeling coming from my bones
I have an innate sense that tells me to find a place where I belong.


Says, "find a home"
I need to find somewhere where I feel accepted and can be myself.


I'm going to Wichita
I've decided to leave my old life behind and start anew in Wichita.


Far from this opera forevermore
I'm leaving behind the drama and chaos of my former life for good.


I'm gonna work this job
I'm going to put in the time and effort to succeed at my job in Wichita.


Make the sweat drip out of every pore
I'm going to work hard and push myself to my limits to achieve my goals.


And I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding
I'm going through a lot of emotional pain right now, but I won't let it stop me.


Right before the lord
I'm willing to answer to a higher power for my actions and decisions.


Words are gonna bleed from me
I'm going to express myself freely, even if it feels like it's tearing me apart.


And I will think no more
I'm not going to dwell on the past or worry about the future. I'm moving forward.


And the stains coming from my blood
The pain and turmoil I've experienced have left a mark on my soul.


Tell me "go back home"
Despite the hardships I've faced, my heart is telling me to return to my roots and find peace.




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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