Lyrics of
Were Not Gonna Take It

Were Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister became an anthem of rebellion and freedom of expression. Dee Snider, the bands lead singer, wrote the song as a response to criticism and challenges the band faced during their early years. It became widely known for its iconic music video that featured humorous depictions of youthful rebellion against authority.

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 a thousand legions
Don't pick our destiny 'cause
You don't know us, you don't belong

We're not gonna take it
No, we ain't gonna take it
We're not gonna take it anymore

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

oh oh oh
oh oh oh
we're right/yeah
we're free/yeah
we'll fight/yeah
you'll see/yeah

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, we ain't gonna take it
We're not gonna take it anymore
No way!


oh oh oh
oh oh oh
we're right/yeah
we're free/yeah
we'll fight/yeah
you'll see/yeah

We're not gonna take it anymore
We're not gonna take it
No, we ain't gonna take it
We're not gonna take it anymore
(Repeat and fade)