We're not gonna take it No, we ain't gonna take it We're not gonna take it anymore
We've got the right to choose and there ain't no way we'll lose it This is our life, this is our song We'll fight the powers that be just, don't pick our destiny 'cause You don't know us, you don't belong
Oh, you're so condescending, your gall is never ending We don't want nothin', not a thing, from you Your life is trite and jaded, boring and confiscated If that's your best, your best won't do
We're not gonna take it No, we ain't gonna take it We're not gonna take it anymore
We're not gonna take it (no) No, we ain't gonna take it We're not gonna take it anymore (just you try and make us)
We're not gonna take it (come on) No, we ain't gonna take it (you're all worthless and weak) We're not gonna take it anymore (now drop and give me twenty)
We're not gonna take it (a pledge pin) No, we ain't gonna take it (on your uniform) We're not gonna take it anymore