THE ANTHEM
Victim Effect Lyrics


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We're just now getting the word back...

These techniques and tactics, attack us... but actually.... (You're all talk)

So don't pretend you know all that we've been through and lost.

(You're all talk X2)
It's just a matter of dividing the truth from the scam, where in each lineup there arises the ghost of a man, just a duplicate...

Oh look who's lucrative now...

So you can show us the money, per se...

You can't look down on the monster you've made...

Chourus:

Can't fight this feeling, now we're feeling tonight....

That we're young, and we're free... and we have nothing to hide anymore...

We are the willing to act.

We are the never look back.

And we're not backing down to anybody.

We're sick of getting the word back, they've lost the attraction, we're all craving action now. (You're all talk)

The second chances, we've saved for the dances we owe... (You're all talk X 2)

We're well acquainted with the way you're (calling) calling the shots...

See, the truth is... We move.... Let this assure you we're not...

Simply duplicates... Oh, look who's lucrative now...

So you can show us the money, per se...

You can't look down on the monster you've made...

Chorus

Dawn:

Can't shut this down.... Watch as we all become the anthem now...





Chorus

Overall Meaning

The Anthem by Victim Effect is a song that speaks to the power of unity and perseverance in the face of adversity. The opening lines, "We're just now getting the word back.../These techniques and tactics, attack us... but actually.... (You're all talk)" suggest that the song is a response to some sort of opposition or attack. The repetition of the phrase "You're all talk" throughout the song further emphasizes this idea. The lyrics express a sense of frustration with those who don't truly understand or appreciate the struggles that the singer has gone through. The line "So don't pretend you know all that we've been through and lost" speaks to this sentiment.


However, the song doesn't dwell solely on the negative. The chorus, with its soaring melody and encouraging lyrics, offers a sense of hope and empowerment to the listener. Lines like "We are the willing to act/We are the never look back/And we're not backing down to anybody" suggest that the singer is determined to push forward, no matter what obstacles they may face.


Line by Line Meaning

We're just now getting the word back...
We're finally receiving information about the enemy's techniques and tactics.


These techniques and tactics, attack us... but actually.... (You're all talk)
Despite the enemy's attempts to harm us, they are all talk and their attacks do not phase us.


So don't pretend you know all that we've been through and lost. (You're all talk X2)
Don't try to pretend to understand the pain and suffering we have endured. You are simply all talk.


It's just a matter of dividing the truth from the scam, where in each lineup there arises the ghost of a man, just a duplicate...
We are able to differentiate between what is real and what is fake, and in doing so we recognize that the enemy is just a copy of someone else.


Oh look who's lucrative now...
The enemy, who once appeared to be successful, is now struggling financially.


So you can show us the money, per se...
The enemy can try to prove their wealth, but it does not make them superior to us.


You can't look down on the monster you've made...
The enemy cannot underestimate the power of their own creation.


Can't fight this feeling, now we're feeling tonight....
We are overcome with a sense of determination and empowerment.


That we're young, and we're free... and we have nothing to hide anymore...
We are young and unburdened, and have nothing to hide from the world.


We are the willing to act.
We are determined to take action.


We are the never look back.
We do not dwell on the past, but instead focus on the present and future.


And we're not backing down to anybody.
We will not retreat or surrender to anyone.


We're sick of getting the word back, they've lost the attraction, we're all craving action now. (You're all talk)
We are tired of waiting for information and are now demanding action. The enemy has lost their appeal and their words hold no weight.


The second chances, we've saved for the dances we owe... (You're all talk X 2)
We have reserved second chances for those who deserve it, while the enemy remains undeserving.


We're well acquainted with the way you're (calling) calling the shots...
We are aware of how the enemy is trying to control the situation.


See, the truth is... We move.... Let this assure you we're not...
We are not stagnant and will continue to progress, regardless of the enemy's attempts to keep us in one place.


Simply duplicates... Oh, look who's lucrative now...
The enemy is simply a copy of someone else, and is now struggling financially.


Can't shut this down.... Watch as we all become the anthem now...
Nothing can stop us now. We will become the anthem and inspire others to take action.


Chorus
The repetition of the previous verses, emphasizing our newfound determination and empowerment.




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Michael Hardman

Love this video! This takes me way back to some great concerts! I miss Vicitim Effect

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