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John Mellencamp Authority Song Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 9.71/10 [7 votes]Album: The Best That I Could Do - 1978-1988 / Original Release Date: 1997-11-18Genre: RockSong Duration: 3 min 49 sec
Authority Song
John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp
JOHN MELLENCAMP
- Authority Song LyricsOh, they like to get you in a compromising position
They like to get you there and smile in your face
Well, they think they're so cute when they got you in that condition
Well I think it's a total disgrace, and I said
I fight authority, authority always wins
Well, I fight authority, authority always wins
Well, I've been doing it since I was a young kid, I come out grinnin'
Well, I fight authority, authority always wins
So I call up my preacher
I say, "Give me strength for Round 5"
He said , "You don't need no strength, you need to grow up son"
I said, "Growing up leads to growing old and then to dying
And dying to me don't sound like all that much fun"
So I said
I fight authority, authority always wins
Well, I fight authority, authority always wins
Well, I've been doing it since I was a young kid, I come out grinnin'
Well, I fight authority, authority always wins
I said ?Oh no no no?, I said ?Oh no no no?
I said ?Oh no no no?
I fight authority, authority always wins
Well, I've been doing it since I was a young kid, I come out grinnin'
Well, I fight authority, authority always wins
Well, I fight authority, authority always wins
...
They like to get you there and smile in your face
Well, they think they're so cute when they got you in that condition
Well I think it's a total disgrace, and I said
I fight authority, authority always wins
Well, I fight authority, authority always wins
Well, I've been doing it since I was a young kid, I come out grinnin'
Well, I fight authority, authority always wins
So I call up my preacher
I say, "Give me strength for Round 5"
He said , "You don't need no strength, you need to grow up son"
I said, "Growing up leads to growing old and then to dying
So I said
I fight authority, authority always wins
Well, I fight authority, authority always wins
Well, I've been doing it since I was a young kid, I come out grinnin'
Well, I fight authority, authority always wins
I said ?Oh no no no?, I said ?Oh no no no?
I said ?Oh no no no?
I fight authority, authority always wins
Well, I've been doing it since I was a young kid, I come out grinnin'
Well, I fight authority, authority always wins
Well, I fight authority, authority always wins
...
Facts about Authority Song
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Authority Song is written and performed by John Mellencamp.
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It is first released on November 18, 1997 as part of John Mellencamp's album "The Best That I Could Do - 1978-1988" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, John Mellencamp's 'Authority Song' portrays rebellion against authority and symbolizes the ceaseless conflict of humanity with laws and limitations that society imposes. The song delivers defiance and resilience as its main themes, and even though the artist's struggles with authority will always have the latter winning part of the time, he will still be the one to keep challenging and resisting them. Mainly, lyrics of Authority song express anger, empowerment, angst, social commentary and reflection. Simultaneously, the song portrays the need for rebellion against authority and growing up with its difficulties. The lyrics express rebellion against authority, mild language is present which might not be appropriate for younger kids. Yet, there are no direct mentions of violence, sex or drug use which makes it still suitable for general audience with parental guidance.
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Authority Song falls under the genre Rock.
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Authority Song song length is 3 minutes and 49 seconds.
Who wrote Authority Song lyrics?
Authority Song is written and performed by John Mellencamp.
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When was Authority Song released?
It is first released on November 18, 1997 as part of John Mellencamp's album "The Best That I Could Do - 1978-1988" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Authority Song lyrics?
When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, John Mellencamp's 'Authority Song' portrays rebellion against authority and symbolizes the ceaseless conflict of humanity with laws and limitations that society imposes. The song delivers defiance and resilience as its main themes, and even though the artist's struggles with authority will always have the latter winning part of the time, he will still be the one to keep challenging and resisting them. Mainly, lyrics of Authority song express anger, empowerment, angst, social commentary and reflection. Simultaneously, the song portrays the need for rebellion against authority and growing up with its difficulties. The lyrics express rebellion against authority, mild language is present which might not be appropriate for younger kids. Yet, there are no direct mentions of violence, sex or drug use which makes it still suitable for general audience with parental guidance.
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Which genre is Authority Song?
Authority Song falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Authority Song?
Authority Song song length is 3 minutes and 49 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): John Mellencamp
Record Label(s): 1997 John Mellencamp
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