Seven Nation Army
White Stripes [The Glitch Mob Remix] Lyrics
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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 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 sell 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 think no more
And the stains coming from my blood
Tell me go back home
The lyrics of "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes are powerful and evocative. The song starts with the singer declaring that nothing can hold him back and he is ready to fight whatever comes his way. He knows that he is being followed but he is not looking back, he is not afraid. In the next few lines, we see the singer grappling with his own thoughts, talking to himself, trying to make sense of things. He has a message in his eyes, a silent plea for others to leave him alone, to let him be.
The second stanza is a reflection on how everyone has a story to tell, and how each story is unique. The singer doesn't want to hear these stories, he doesn't care. He just wants to be left alone, to live his life on his own terms. He knows that he will encounter the same kind of people again and again, but he will not let them get to him. He will sell his own story if need be, but not for their benefit. He then says that he wants to find a home, a place where he doesn't have to run or hide.
In the last part of the song, the singer declares that he is going to a place called Wichita, where he can work hard and sweat it out. He says that he is bleeding, and he doesn't care. He is ready to bleed until he cannot anymore. He wants to be free, free from everything that is holding him back. When he does finally bleed out, he will think no more, and he will be at peace.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna fight 'em off
I will not let them beat me down.
A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
I am stronger than any opposition I may face.
They're gonna rip it off
They will try to take what is mine.
Taking their time right behind my back
They are plotting and waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
And I'm talking to myself at night
I am troubled and cannot stop thinking about it.
Because I can't forget
It is always on my mind and haunts me.
Back and forth through my mind
It is a constant internal struggle.
Behind a cigarette
Trying to escape from it through harmful means.
And a message coming from my eyes
Without speaking, I communicate to others to leave it alone.
Says leave it alone
This problem is not theirs to solve, and they should not interfere.
Don't want to hear about it
I do not want to discuss it or hear what others think about it.
Every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone has their own issues and struggles to deal with.
Everyone knows about it
This is a well-known problem that has affected many people.
From the Queen of England to the hounds of hell
It has affected people across all spectrums, regardless of their status or wealth.
And if I catch it coming back my way
If this issue returns to me, I will not back down.
I'm gonna sell it to you
I will not take it back; it will be your problem to deal with.
And that ain't what you want to hear
You do not want to be involved in my problem.
But that's what I'll do
I will do what I need to do to move on from it.
And the feeling coming from my bones
It is a gut feeling that I must trust.
Says find a home
I need to find my place in the world.
I'm going to Wichita
I am leaving this place behind and starting a new life.
Far from this opera forevermore
I am leaving behind the drama and chaos for good.
I'm gonna work the straw
I will work hard to make a living and succeed on my own.
Make the sweat drip out of every pore
I will put in all of my effort and energy into achieving my goals.
And I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding
I am hurting and suffering, but I will not give up.
Right before the lord
At the end of the day, I am accountable for my own actions.
All the words are gonna bleed from me
All of my emotions and feelings will come to the surface.
And I will think no more
I will no longer dwell on the past and move forward.
And the stains coming from my blood
The scars of my struggles will always be a part of me.
Tell me go back home
Despite leaving, a part of me will always yearn to return home.
Contributed by Jack J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics:
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
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"
@yungcuz355
0% naked girls
0% drugs
0% cursing
100% triangles
@horatio1316
It's mesmerizing isn't it
@jahelthegamer6827
Yes
@siankdieno
2:00 circles
@m.i.a3430
Yep definitely triangles
@JeffreyBernabe
Illuminati Intensifies
@wonton_7708
I liked the part where they zoomed in on the person in the triangle. Cool part.
@mordecai6106
Waahaa _1 same
@abdielsilva4802
I was hoping someone said that's the whole song so I could say woooosh
@ragingcanadian9526
3 guys bro like that’s the entire song that they zoom in broooo