Seven Nation Army
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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
And a 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 you 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 a 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 think no more
And the stains coming from my blood tell me go back home
The lyrics to The White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army" paint a vivid picture of a battle against a faceless enemy, with the singer proclaiming their determination to fight and prevail. The opening lines, "I'm gonna fight 'em all, a seven nation army couldn't hold me back," set the tone for the rest of the song, with the repetition of the phrase "Seven Nation Army" serving as a rallying cry for the fight ahead. The lyrics also convey a sense of paranoia and anxiety as the singer talks to themselves at night, unable to forget the challenges they may face. The line "And a message coming from my eyes says leave it alone" suggests a desire to move on and let go of the past.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of storytelling, with the line "Every single one's got a story to tell, everyone knows about it" hinting at the idea that even the most seemingly insignificant people have valuable experiences to share. The singer's determination to serve justice to anyone who crosses their path is also conveyed through the lyrics, with the warning that "If I catch you coming back my way, I'm gonna serve it to you." The final verse, in which the singer declares their intention to leave their current situation behind and "find a home," brings a sense of resolution to the song, with the final line "And the stains coming from my blood tell me go back home" suggesting a longing for a place of safety and belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna fight 'em all
I'm ready to take on all challenges.
A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
No obstacle can stop me from achieving my goals.
They're gonna rip it off
They will try to take away what I have worked hard for.
Taking their time right behind my back
They're waiting patiently for me to slip up.
And I'm talking to myself at night
I constantly ruminate on my thoughts when I'm alone.
Because I can't forget
I have something on my mind that I can't shake off.
Back and forth through my mind
This thought goes around in circles in my head.
Behind a cigarette
I turn to smoking to cope with my thoughts.
And a message coming from my eyes says leave it alone
I'm giving off a vibe that tells others not to mess with me.
Don't wanna hear about it
I am tired of hearing others' stories and drama.
Every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone has something they want to share about themselves.
Everyone knows about it
Everyone is aware of this thing or situation.
From the Queen of England to the hounds of Hell
Everyone from high ranking officials to the lowliest of creatures are aware of this thing or situation.
And if I catch you coming back my way
If you try to cross me again, you'll face consequences.
I'm gonna serve it to you
I'll give you a taste of your own medicine.
And that ain't what you want to hear
You won't like the retaliation I'll give you.
But that's what I'll do
I won't hesitate to strike back.
And a feeling coming from my bones says find a home
I have a strong intuition to settle down and find a place to belong.
I'm going to Wichita
I'm determined to leave and start anew, even if it means going to a remote location.
Far from this opera forevermore
I'm leaving behind the drama and theatrics of my current situation.
I'm gonna work the straw
I'll do whatever manual labor that's necessary to survive in my new location.
Make the sweat drip out of every pore
I'll put in hard work and effort until I make it.
And I'm bleeding and I'm bleeding
I'm hurting and in pain.
And I'm bleeding right before the Lord
I'm expressing my hurt and pain to a higher power.
All the words are gonna bleed from me
I have so much pain and emotion that I cannot contain it.
And I will think no more
I'm finally letting go of my thoughts and emotions.
And the stains coming from my blood tell me go back home
My wounds remind me that I need to go back to where I truly belong.
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