Story Behind The Song
This song is probably one of the most personal of all of our songs. It was written during a time when one of Nick's kids was being bullied at school, both emotionally and physically. The situation struck a chord with us, which led us to write this anthem about standing up to bullies.
| Song Length |
3:26 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Rock - Punk |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Outraged, Unbearable |
Subject |
Anger, General |
| Similar Artists |
Bad Religion, Rise Against |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Ain't gonna give you this power over me
So blind and ignorant just let me be
Things will change, next time, you'll see
Call me names and push me down
The other people won't make a sound
I'll be ready, next time you come around
I'll stand up (you're a bully)
Stand up (you're a bully)
This time you're gonna pay
And I'll stand up (you're a bully) Stand up (you're a bully)
Next time you're in my way
You're gonna feel every ounce of pain you've caused
Can you hear the applause
I won't hold back (you're a bully)
You're a bully, no more, today
Hate and power are what you crave
This kind of hate makes you it's slave
Come back around and I will make you pay
I'll give the chance you never gave before
To turn around and walk away
Or these two fists won't take it lying down no more
I'll stand up (you're a bully) Stand up (you're a bully)
This time you're gonna pay
And I'll stand up (you're a bully) Stand up (you're a bully)
Next time you're in my way
You're gonna feel every ounce of pain you've caused
Can you hear the applause
I won't hold back (you're a bully)
You're a bully, no more, today
I'm a nerd (you're a bully)
And I'm weird (you're a bully)
I'm a dork (you're a bully)
I'm a queer (you're a bully)
I'm a bitch (you're a bully)
and a sissy (you're a bully)
I'm retarded (you're a bully)
and a pussy (you're a bully)
I'm whatever you may call me, I'm whatever you may fear
I cannot be defeated as long as I'm still standing here
I'll stand up (you're a bully) Stand up (you're a bully)
This time you're gonna pay
And I'll stand up (you're a bully) Stand up (you're a bully)
Next time you're in my way
You're gonna feel every ounce of pain you've caused
Can you hear the applause
I won't hold back (you're a bully)
I'm your victim no more today
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