Song Description
Fighting and losing against the establishment
| Song Length |
3:01 |
Genre |
Rock - Roots/Rock n' Roll, Rock - Classic |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Anxious, Distressed |
Subject |
Protest, Economics |
| Similar Artists |
The Clash, Bruce Springsteen |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1980 - 1989 |
| |
Lyrics
In a world where you get if you've already got
Sometimes you have to shoot before you get shot
They'll put your face to the ground and your hands in the air
And beat you down until you just don't care
They've got your......back against the wall
They'll work you to the bone then pick at the flesh
And point their fingers at your uselessness
Don't try to use your head all they want from you is sweat
It's best to remember it's best to forget
They've got your......back against the wall
You feel so bad it's like push, got turned to shove
Try your best to stand up straight but they'll drag you through the mud
With trust in your heart they'll taunt you with hope and strangle you with dreams
'til you're left all alone and robbed of your pride, 'cause the end justifies the means
They've got your......back against the wall