Spoems - Freddy Wexler - We're Not Going Down

Freddy Wexler - We're Not Going Down

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Let me reintroduce Were Not Going Down in the hopes that people will hear the song for what it was meant to be: a call to action for young people everywhere, regardless of their backgrounds or political beliefs. I dont usually get into a discussion about the meaning of my own lyrics, but there is one point I really need to address here. Some people took issue with the words a war were going to lose, especially those with loved ones serving overseas. I felt that line was pretty explicitly referring to the medias negative portrayal of fighting in the Middle East (that is, Front page news.) Let me state this as clearly as I can: I have never thought not for a second that our heroic servicemen and women might fail in their mission; when they do come home, it will be in honor, not in defeat. Ive spent the past three months living in Texas and the patriotism Ive encountered in every store, bar, and ballgame has made me change the way I look at our country and the times we are in. American patriotism is the greatest feeling I have ever felt. But I dont think that people who shut their eyes to the problems we face here in America and throughout the world are being patriotic. Touring the mid-west, I met a lot of off-duty troops who came to my shows, and I was awed by their courage and discipline. They were all actively engaged in the fight to make the world a better, safer place. If there was any doubt before, meeting those men and women made it absolutely clear to me that I am not cut out to be a soldier. But that doesnt mean that I can simply turn off to everything thats going on in the world. No matter where you fall on the political spectrum or what your views on foreign policy, you can find a lot of evil and misery in the world today. My song is not about pointing fingers at America, or at a particular political party or world leader. If theres a villain in the song, its apathy, and indifference, and blind acceptance of the status quo. Its time for the people of my generation to take a stand, to show some awareness of the unnecessary suffering in the world, to acknowledge the mistakes that have been made. Patriotism, I have learned, helps unify us in this common struggle, so that we can lift our voices together and say with courage and pride, Were Not Going Down! LYRICS: Front page news has Louisiana blues And a war we're gonna lose; we're dying. Hunger strikes in the middle of the night Are we covering our eyes and hiding This is never-ending, we could make it right We could keep pretending, but why... These walls are falling down There's fire all around We hear the sirens sound, but we're not going down Our time is here and now We come together now We're standing strong and proud, 'cos we're not going down Winter heat burning people on the street Devils marching to the beat of crying Crash n' burn to the point of no return Are we ever gonna learn we're lying We could be the saviors, we could make this right We could all be neighbors, tonight... These walls are falling down There's fire all around We hear the sirens sound, but we're not going down Our time is here and now We come together now We're standing strong and proud, 'cos we're not going down Arms raised in the human parade We fight for the future today We are the Mission, and we are the Vision Together we'll trigger the change We'll scream at the top of our lungs We'll jump from the tip of our toes Our generation can save the nation From more, more, more war, more war These walls are falling down There's fire all around We hear the sirens sound, but we're not going down Our time is here and now We come together now We're standing strong and proud, 'cos we're not going down

Channel: Music
Uploaded: August 12, 2008 at 9:36 am
Author: freddywexler

Length: 0:03:50
Rating: 4.87
Views: 47,106

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quadzilla8936 (Wednesday 31st of December 2008 09:17:14 AM)
nice vocals and music...but we have a saying in the military..."freedom ain't free. if you don't back us, get in front of us" 308th airborne hooah!
profitprophet368 (Monday 29th of December 2008 05:15:56 AM)
awesome song our generation can save the nation we hear the siren's sound, but we're not going down nice
caveper (Sunday 28th of December 2008 03:13:49 PM)
esta muy linda la canción me encanta, es demasiado buena
caveper (Sunday 28th of December 2008 03:13:30 PM)
esta muy linda la canción me encanta, es demasiado buen
splatuality (Friday 28th of November 2008 08:58:05 AM)
Ha ha ha Of course America can end it All, because they started It ALL its their war of terror that has created this global mess. (they also manufacture most of the weapons) , With British bankers aid and the church of Romes and Zionists influence . If Only the America people were not in such a delusional state of mind ..example: Americans actuality think the star spangled banner is their countries flag..when really it a coperate logo..ha ha ha Wakey wakey ..smell the Deceit.
quadzilla8936 (Saturday 3rd of January 2009 08:06:56 AM)
wow, before you go bashing on america, get your facts straight. our flag's name isn't the star spangled banner. it's old glory. and the star spangled banner is our national anthem you ignorant fuck
justinXalex (Wednesday 19th of November 2008 04:45:31 AM)
i lvoe this song how do you make ur songs i wana lurn to ruight one like this :D
reeseycup45 (Friday 7th of November 2008 07:10:47 PM)
Love it!
Hostile (Sunday 2nd of November 2008 01:13:21 PM)
Are you telling me there's a soldier in Iraq who isn't an agent of bloody war and empire? And if so, what the hell are they doing in Iraq? Watch the interviews with soldiers coming back, they each admit to killing innocent people *as a precautionary measure*. They admit that drop guns are a standard measure. They admit that no human rights were observed. How could anybody who served that hateful regime possibly be a redeemable member of society once their tour was over? Google "Winter soldier".
kovujackson (Sunday 2nd of November 2008 02:51:30 PM)
no what i am saying is that some of these people really do believe they are fighting for their freedom, and a handful of soldiers can not speak for the whole. yes some admit boundaries were crossed where it never should have, but again they can only speak for themselves and the ones they witnessed. people who are in this war who are on the side of democracy believe that they are fighting for the "good." whether that is true or not all depends on your POV.