Break Us Down
Rising Rebels: Defying Norms with Rat City Riot
Lyrics
We're breaking out, we're running the streets.
We are breaking free and asserting ourselves in the streets.
We're the youth, we won't take a seat.
As the youth, we refuse to be passive.
Standing tall, standing side by side.
Standing tall and united with others.
Never break us down, never steal our pride.
We will not be defeated, and our pride cannot be taken away.
You're nothing but a mouthful of words.
Addressing someone as mere talk without substance.
You've read the book but the story's not yours.
Acknowledging that knowing facts doesn't make the story one's own.
Say you hate what I'm all about.
Being criticized, but the commitment remains unaffected.
Nothing's changed by running your mouth.
Stating that talking doesn't bring about change.
Got to find, to find a way.
Expressing the need to find a solution or path.
Working hard, working every day.
Emphasizing hard work as a daily commitment.
Got to find, to find a way.
Reiterating the importance of finding a way to make a positive impact.
Make a difference each and every day.
Commitment to making a difference every day.
Got to find, to find a way.
Repetition of the theme of finding a path through hard work.
Working hard, working every day.
Continuation of the emphasis on working hard every day.
Got to find, to find a way.
Repeated emphasis on the importance of finding a positive path.
Working hard in the USA.
Specific reference to hard work in the USA.
Youth in trouble, without a doubt.
Acknowledging challenges faced by the youth but affirming the essence remains.
But the spirit remains of what it's about.
Despite challenges, the core spirit remains intact.
This is my home, I'll keep the faith.
Declaring loyalty to one's home and beliefs.
Never be like you, you're just a fake.
Refusal to adopt a fake persona or values.
This is the land of the proud and free.
Describing the USA as a land of pride and freedom.
Lady Liberty lights the way for me.
Reference to the guiding light of Lady Liberty.
Star spangled banner reflects in my eyes.
Mentioning the national anthem's reflection in one's eyes.
I'll make sure this dream never dies.
Commitment to ensuring the American dream endures.
We're the proud: the punks, the skins.
Identifying with pride as punks and skins, emphasizing unity.
We're the ones who always win.
Asserting a winning attitude and identity.
We'll draw the line and you pick the side.
Setting boundaries and challenging others to choose a side.
Never break us down, never steal our pride.
Reiteration of resilience and the unbreakable pride of the group.
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