Raise Your Fist
Rebel Anthem: Raise Your Fist Against Repression
Lyrics
Friday night, dressed to kill, hell bent for the show
Friday night, preparing for a show, dressed boldly.
Shiny leather like a second skin, ready for their first row
Wearing shiny leather as a symbol of rebellion and readiness.
You want to go meet your pals, but your dad won't let you go
Desire to meet friends, but parental disapproval.
He's to tally blind, babbling wild, and he rages and he blows
Father's anger, irrational and wild, causing conflict.
"I don't want you boy to live my house this way!
Father's disapproval of the lifestyle, urging a different path.
Your awful friends are gonna lead you astray
Warning against negative influences of friends.
You better work for school don't join this fucking show
Emphasis on education and work, discouraging involvement in the show.
I won't let you go!"
Refusal to allow participation in the rebellious lifestyle.
Come on kids unite and let us feel the flame of rage
Encouragement for unity among young people, embracing rebellious spirit.
Together we are strong so let's tear up this golden cage
Collective strength to break free from societal constraints.
We shall overcome repression and their stranding strings
Expression of resistance against repression and societal norms.
The shackles have to fall and we will be metallian kings
Symbolic call to break free from constraints and embrace a rebellious identity.
Raise your fist
Command to raise a fist, symbolizing resistance and unity.
Monday morning, ringing school-bell, homework isn't done
Transition to Monday morning, facing consequences of rebellion.
Teacher's gonna break your balls, don't expect no fun
Anticipation of negative consequences at school for not completing homework.
The jailer's wild and furious, classmates deride you
Description of harsh treatment from teachers and classmates.
The wrath is overwhelming you, can't stand this fucking crew!
Feeling overwhelmed by societal expectations and pressures.
"I don't want you scums let me get away from here
Expression of a desire to break free from societal expectations.
I don't want to be a cogwheel in your gear
Rejecting the role assigned by society, refusing to be a mere part of the system.
I'm not a marionette in your boring puppet show
Refusal to be a passive participant in the societal "puppet show."
So let me go!"
A plea to be allowed freedom from societal expectations.
Come on kids unite and let us feel the flame of rage
Reiteration of the call for unity and rebellion among the youth.
Together we are strong so let's tear up this golden cage
Emphasizing collective strength to break free from societal constraints.
We shall overcome repression and their stranding strings
Continued resistance against repression and societal norms.
The shackles have to fall and we will be metallian kings
Reiteration of the need to break free from constraints and embrace a rebellious identity.
Raise your fist
Final command to raise a fist, symbolizing continued resistance and unity.
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