Seven Nation Army
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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 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

Overall Meaning

The White Stripes' Seven Nation Army is a punchy, rebellious anthem about standing up to the oppressor, about facing impossible odds and overcoming them with unshakable courage. The song's empowerment comes from its driving rhythm, sharp lyrics, and distinctive guitar riff that fuels the rebellious spirit of the lyrics. The singer of the song is someone who is ready to take on the world, a person who is literally so powerful that they can take on an army of seven nations – an allusion to the unstoppable force that they have become. This person is fierce and determined, taking on their enemies with grit and determination.


The singer of the song is talking to himself at night, unsettled, and grappling with the events that have unfolded. He has come face to face with his adversaries, but he knows they will not hold him back. The message coming from his eyes tells him to leave it alone, to let it go, but he's not one to back down from a challenge, especially when he knows he's in the right. The singers of Seven Nation Army are rebels with a cause, and they're not afraid to fight for what they believe in.


In summary, Seven Nation Army is all about personal power, self-reliance, and the courage to stand up for oneself. The song is a call to arms for anyone feeling trapped in their life or yearning for something more. It is a reminder that we have the strength within ourselves to overcome any obstacle, no matter how great it may seem.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna fight 'em all
I'm determined to confront all the obstacles in my way


A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
I'm so strong-willed that not even seven armies could stop me


They're gonna rip it off
The opposition will attempt to take away what I want


Taking their time right behind my back
They're slow and subtle in their attempts to undermine me


And I'm talking to myself at night
I'm quietly contemplating my situation when all is quiet


Because I can't forget
I can't get it out of my head


Back and forth through my mind
I keep ruminating about it over and over again


Behind a cigarette
I'm smoking to calm my nerves and clear my head


And a message coming from my eyes says leave it alone
I'm giving off a clear signal that I won't tolerate interference


Don't wanna hear about it
I'm not interested in idle gossip


Every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone has their own tale to share


Everyone knows about it
Word has spread far and wide


From the Queen of England to the hounds of Hell
Even the most powerful and the most wretched know about it


And if I catch you coming back my way
If I see you interfering once more


I'm gonna serve it to you
Expect me to retaliate with full force


And that ain't what you want to hear
I know you won't like it


But that's what I'll do
I'll do what I have to do


And a feeling coming from my bones says find a home
I have a deep urge to find a place where I belong


I'm going to Wichita
I'm leaving this place behind for good


Far from this opera forevermore
I'm getting away from this drama and never looking back


I'm gonna work the straw
I'm going to do some honest, manual labor


Make the sweat drip out of every pore
I'm going to work hard until I'm dripping with sweat


And I'm bleeding and I'm bleeding
I'm hurting a lot, inside and out


And I'm bleeding right before the Lord
I'm suffering in plain sight, with nowhere to hide


All the words are gonna bleed from me
I'll let out all my thoughts and emotions


And I will think no more
I'll finally find peace and let my mind rest


And the stains coming from my blood tell me go back home
My injuries remind me that it's time to return to what's important in life




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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"



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@yungcuz355

0% naked girls
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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

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@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

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