Watch Your Back

Cock Sparrer's song 'Watch Your Back' is a powerful anthem of defiance and autonomy. The lyrics reflect a deep skepticism towards political movements and revolutions, which are often portrayed as being driven by hate and a desire for total power. The opening lines, 'Everybody's talking about revolution / Everybody's talking about smash the state,' set the stage for a critique of both right-wing and left-wing ideologies. The band suggests that these movements, despite their opposing views, share a common trait of being 'full of hate,' and they caution against blindly following such calls for radical change.

The chorus, 'We don't wanna fight / Because you tell us to / So watch your back when you attack us / 'Coz we might just turn on you,' serves as a warning to those who seek to manipulate or coerce others into their causes. Cock Sparrer emphasizes their desire for independence and resistance to being used as pawns in political games. This sentiment is further reinforced in the lines, 'All they want is total power / Climbing on the backs of the working class,' highlighting the exploitation and manipulation of ordinary people by those in power.

In the final verse, the band rejects the notion of being part of any 'new religion' or political dream, expressing a desire to simply live their lives without interference. 'We don't need a boot and a switchblade knife' symbolizes a rejection of violence and authoritarianism. Cock Sparrer's message is clear: they value personal freedom and are wary of any ideology that seeks to impose its will on others. The song resonates as a call for individual autonomy and a critique of the power structures that seek to control and divide people.