Lyrics
A knock on the door, a declaration of war
A declaration of war is signaled by a knock on the door.
We're taking over to the sound of guitars
The uprising is accompanied by the sound of guitars, signifying a takeover.
Wrong is made right, tables are turned
Actions considered wrong are being justified, and the situation is being reversed.
'Cause I'm here to teach and they've got to learn
The singer sees themselves as an educator, determined to make others learn.
Burning tires, building bombs, throwing bricks
Rebellion is depicted through acts like burning tires, making bombs, and throwing bricks.
So it goes when the kids are sick of your dirty tricks
The children are tired of deceitful tactics and are reacting accordingly.
Power in the hands of those rich enough to buy it
Power is controlled by the wealthy who can afford it.
We're taking it back with this musical riot
They plan to reclaim power through a musical uprising.
Politicians, police and the laws
References to authorities like politicians, police, and laws being challenged.
Kicking them out with our rocking armed force
Their rebellion involves forcefully removing these authorities through music.
Burning tires, building bombs, throwing bricks
Reiteration of rebellious acts due to dissatisfaction with manipulative methods.
So it goes when the kids are sick of your dirty tricks
Continued discontent among the youth due to the mentioned dirty tricks.
Hope I'm dead before I'm old
An expression of preferring death over aging in a troubled world.
Things aren't going very well
Overall dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs.
Honey, you and me are being bought and sold
A realization that personal lives are affected by being manipulated and traded.
I knew I was in trouble, didn't know I was in hell
Feeling trapped in a distressing situation, realizing it's worse than anticipated.
Burning tires, building bombs, throwing bricks
Repeated description of rebellious acts against unfair tactics.
So it goes when the kids are sick of your dirty tricks
Highlighting the ongoing resistance from the younger generation.
Dirty business, dirty deeds and dirty politics
Calling out unethical practices in business and politics.
We had enough, the kids are sick of your dirty tricks
A final assertion that the youth are fed up with these manipulative tactics.
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