englishAlternative rock
Know Your Enemy Lyrics
by Green Day
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Know Your Enemy Lyrics
Do you know the enemy?
Do you know your enemy?
Well, gotta know the enemy
Do you know the enemy?
Do you know your enemy?
Well, gotta know the enemy
Do you know the enemy?
Do you know your enemy?
Well, gotta know the enemy
Violence is an energy
Against the enemy
Violence is an energy
Bringing on the fury
The choir infantry
Revolt against the honor to obey
Overthrow the effigy
The vast majority
Burning down the foreman of control
Silence is the enemy
Against your urgency
So rally up the demons of your soul
Do you know the enemy?
Do you know your enemy?
Well, gotta know the enemy
Do you know the enemy?
Do you know your enemy?
Well, gotta know the enemy
The insurgency will rise
When the blood's been sacrificed
Don't be blinded by the lies
In your eyes.
Violence is an energy
From here to eternity
Violence is an energy
Silence is the enemy
So gimme, gimme revolution
Do you know the enemy?
Do you know your enemy?
Well, gotta know the enemy
Do you know the enemy?
Do you know your enemy?
Well, gotta know the enemy
Overthrow the effigy
The vast majority
Burning down the foreman of control
Silence is the enemy
Against your urgency
So rally up the demons of your soul
Meaning of Know Your Enemy
“Know Your Enemy” explodes with a raw, urgent call to action, fueled by frustration and a desire for radical change. Green Day’s message is one of defiance against an unseen “enemy,” representing oppressive control, deceitful leadership, and the silencing of voices demanding truth. The song builds through repeated questions – "Do you know the enemy?" – emphasizing the necessity of awareness and resistance. Violence isn't glorified but presented as a potent energy, a furious response to injustice, symbolized by rallying “demons of your soul.” It’s an impassioned plea for revolution, urging listeners to dismantle false idols (“effigy”) and challenge authority with unwavering conviction. The repeated refrain underscores the core idea: recognizing and confronting this hidden opposition is the first step towards liberation, even if it demands sacrifice and a rejection of comfortable lies.
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