Story Behind The Song
I was shooting for an anthemic song, a universal expression of exasperation with the defiant attitude of young adults.
Song Description
Rebellion can be good or bad. Defying evil is good; defying good is evil.
| Song Length |
4:46 |
Genre |
Rock - Hard Rock, Rock - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Distressed, Heartbreaking |
Subject |
Teens, Revolution |
| Similar Artists |
Santana, The Dave Matthews Band |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
DEFIANCE
Defiance burns in your eyes;
The fire is hotter than Hell.
Deep inside your mother cries,
Pretending that all is well.
Pretending that all is well.
Oh, where is that sweet angel
Who played in the nursery?
There was no way to foretell
This flash flood of misery.
There was no way to foretell
This flash flood of misery.
Defiance! Defiance!
Defiance burns in your heart.
The flames eat up your spirit.
Your father is falling apart.
His heart breaks - can you hear it?
His heart breaks ? can you hear it?
Oh, where is that sweet angel
Who played in the nursery?
There was no way to foretell
All the coming misery.
There was no way to foretell
All the coming misery.
Defiance! Defiance!
Defiance burns in your soul,
Igniting demons within.
But God is still in control.
Pray that He keeps you from sin.
Copyright 2005 Richard Gonzalez/Lex Zaleta