Anthem
YONAKA & Barns Courtney Lyrics
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Would you take those words and make it mean something?
Always we get pushed around and made to play with other clowns
That we wouldn't even talk to in the street
I'm tryna find my own feet
Well I heard it on the radio
That we could be somebody now
And I seen it in the videos
People just like you and me are taking back control
We can rent a car and figure out just who we are
We'll drive a million miles until we've worked it out
They say we won't get far but who the hell are they to judge
When they don't know a thing about where we've come from
No, they don't know about us
Well I heard it on the radio
That we could be somebody now
And we could rule the world
And I seen it in the videos
People just like you and me are taking back control
And when they think there's nothing left
They'll try to put you in a box to fit in with the rest
But what they don't know is that we answer to no-one
'Cause we're an army now and you can't take us down
Yeah, we're an army now and you can't take us down
We're the new gang in town
Well I heard it on the radio
That we could be somebody now
And we could rule the world
And I seen it in the videos
People just like you and me are taking back control
The song "Anthem" by YONAKA & Barns Courtney is an uplifting and empowering song about finding your identity and taking back control of your life. The lyrics speak to the listener's ability to become anything they want to be, and not letting anyone else dictate their path in life. The chorus, "Well I heard it on the radio, that we could be somebody now, and we could rule the world, and I seen it in the videos, people just like you and me are taking back control" embodies the message of the song and encourages listeners to take action towards their goals.
The song also addresses the struggle of finding oneself in a world where people can be pushed around and made to feel like clowns. The line "They say we won't get far but who the hell are they to judge, when they don't know a thing about where we've come from, no they don't know about us" speaks to the idea that people shouldn't make assumptions about others without knowing their background or what they are capable of. The bridge, "And when they think there's nothing left, they'll try to put you in a box to fit in with the rest, but what they don't know is that we answer to no one, 'cause we're an army now and you can't take us down, yeah we're an army now and you can't take us down, we're the new gang in town" reinforces the message of empowerment and encourages listeners to stand up for themselves.
Overall, "Anthem" is an inspiring song with an important message of resilience and determination. It encourages listeners to take control of their own lives and become the best version of themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
If I told you that you could be anything you wanted
If I said you could achieve anything you want
Would you take those words and make it mean something?
Would you interpret those words and take action towards your dream?
Always we get pushed around and made to play with other clowns
We always feel powerless and are forced to play with people we don't like
That we wouldn't even talk to in the street
People we wouldn't even acknowledge if we saw them in public
I'm tryna find my own feet
I'm trying to establish my own identity and path in life
And when they think there's nothing left
And when others believe we have no options
They'll try to put you in a box to fit in with the rest
They'll try to label and restrict us to conform with societal norms
But what they don't know is that we answer to no-one
But they don't realize that we don't seek validation or approval from anyone else
'Cause we're an army now and you can't take us down
Because we've joined forces and are unstoppable
Yeah, we're an army now and you can't take us down
Yes, we're a united front and no one can defeat us
We're the new gang in town
We're a new group that isn't afraid to challenge the status quo
Well I heard it on the radio
I heard this message on the radio
That we could be somebody now
That we have the power to be somebody important right now
And we could rule the world
And we have the power to take control of our lives and impact the world
And I seen it in the videos
I've also seen this message in videos
People just like you and me are taking back control
People similar to us are seizing power and autonomy
We can rent a car and figure out just who we are
We can embark on a journey of self-discovery by rental car
We'll drive a million miles until we've worked it out
We'll travel an extended period until we've clarified our purpose
They say we won't get far but who the hell are they to judge
They claim we won't succeed, but they have no authority to judge us
When they don't know a thing about where we've come from
Because they lack knowledge about our upbringing and background
No, they don't know about us
No, they don't understand our unique life experiences and challenges
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alex Crosby, George Werbrouck Edwards, Robert Mason, Theresa Jarvis
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