War On Everything
We Are The Union Lyrics


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If they take away the solution
Then I guess there can't be a problem
It's kind of like back in soviet Russia
When they killed the poor at the hands of Stalin
So they put sanctions on education
Evolution's out, in with "god's creation"
Cut the cord to the suicide hotlines
Don't care who lives, don't care who dies

As long as they get the last word
No matter how absurd

And we won't take it anymore
No we won't take it anymore
Brace yourselves for the revolution
We're sick and tired of the new
State of the nation

They shoot down global healthcare
And keep us in a constant state of fear
They want us to have a common enemy
So we won't even think to disagree
We sign away our rights without thought
And do whatever the government wants
They'll throw away the constitution
Whatever it takes to get the battle won

So they'll always get the last word
No matter how absurd

And we won't take it anymore
No we won't take it anymore
Brace yourselves for the revolution
We're sick and tired of the new
State of the nation
State of the nation

Stand up for yourself
Stand up for yourself
No more questions, we want answers
No more questions, we want answers
No more questions, we want answers
We want answers
We want answers

And we won't take it anymore
No we won't take it anymore
Brace yourselves for the revolution
We're sick and tired of the new
State of the nation




State of the nation
State of the nation

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "War On Everything" by We Are The Union addresses the concept of governmental oppression and control over society. The lyrics express frustration and anger towards those in power who manipulate their citizens to maintain control. The lines “If they take away the solution, then I guess there can't be a problem" and "They want us to have a common enemy so we won't even think to disagree" highlight this idea of manipulation. The lyrics also allude to the persecution of the poor under Soviet leader, Joseph Stalin, with lines such as "When they killed the poor at the hands of Stalin" and draw parallels between Stalinism and the governmental control and manipulation present in modern society.


The repeated lines "And we won't take it anymore, no we won't take it anymore" convey a sense of unity and rebellion amongst those oppressed, calling for a revolution against the oppressive forces in power. The song encourages individuals to stand up for themselves and demand answers from those in power. The lyrics to "War On Everything" express a desire for change and a rejection of the status quo, calling for action and resistance against oppression.


Line by Line Meaning

If they take away the solution
If those in charge remove the means to fix a problem


Then I guess there can't be a problem
They believe that depriving people of the means to solve problems is equivalent to denying the problems themselves exist


It's kind of like back in soviet Russia
This scenario reminds them of oppressive tactics used in Soviet Russia


When they killed the poor at the hands of Stalin
Referring to the atrocities carried out by Stalin's regime that mainly affected people of low socio-economic status


So they put sanctions on education
Some opponents of education reform believe that certain changes should be blocked or punished rather than encouraged


Evolution's out, in with 'god's creation'
Science education should be replaced by religious beliefs


Cut the cord to the suicide hotlines
Removing support for those in mental distress


Don't care who lives, don't care who dies
Those in power do not value human life


As long as they get the last word
Those in power will not listen to dissenting voices


No matter how absurd
They will assert their authority no matter how illogical or unreasonable their position


And we won't take it anymore
We will no longer tolerate this state of affairs


Brace yourselves for the revolution
Prepare for radical change


We're sick and tired of the new state of the nation
They are exhausted and fed up with current political and social circumstances


They shoot down global healthcare
Those in power oppose universal healthcare initiatives


And keep us in a constant state of fear
They use fear as a tool to maintain control over the populace


They want us to have a common enemy
Divide and conquer tactics are employed to unite people against a perceived threat


So we won't even think to disagree
The goal is to discourage people from questioning authority


We sign away our rights without thought
People are giving up their freedoms without fully understanding the consequences


And do whatever the government wants
Citizens are being coerced into submitting to authority


They'll throw away the constitution
The government will ignore the laws of the land to achieve their goals


Whatever it takes to get the battle won
The ends justify the means for those in power


Stand up for yourself
Take personal responsibility for your own rights and freedoms


No more questions, we want answers
Citizens demand transparency and accountability from their leaders


We want answers
People need to know the truth


State of the nation
The current political and societal climate




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BB Gun

awesome song!

SkankinLozer

yea they are pretty amazing

flashbangpow

holy shit they're going to london?! xD Im from their hometown. I love seeing their fanbase grow =D

Jan-Peter Schaap

I'm having a one-man skank/mosh-pit right now :)

pow ska

im gonna see them in London next month =D

SkankinLozer

you wanna see them live right now?

Collin Hanes

my band is opening for them!

SkankinLozer

all they have is a sax and trombone in this band

HawkEye4488

dang what brass instrument is that...trombone, trumpet, french horn? i usually can tell, but i cant right now........

SkankinLozer

haha nice

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