We're Only Gonna Die
Bad Religion · All Ages
Early man walked away as modern man took control.
Their minds weren't all the same,
To conquer was his goal,
So he built his great empire,
And HE slaughtered his own kind,
Then he died a confused man,
Killed himself with his own mind.
go!
we're only gonna die from our own arrogance.
(repeated over and over)
Their minds weren't all the same,
To conquer was his goal,
So he built his great empire,
And HE slaughtered his own kind,
Then he died a confused man,
Killed himself with his own mind.
go!
we're only gonna die from our own arrogance.
(repeated over and over)
We're Only Gonna Die
Released on Bad Religion's 1986 album All Ages, 'We're Only Gonna Die' stands as a defining anthem of the punk revival era. The track exemplifies the band's signature blend of aggressive power chords and melodic sensibility, delivering a message of existential urgency that resonated deeply with the youth culture of the mid-1980s. As a cornerstone of their discography, the song captures the raw energy and philosophical questioning characteristic of Bad Religion's early work, cementing their status as pioneers of the pop-punk genre. Its enduring popularity reflects the timeless appeal of its themes and the band's ability to translate complex ideas into accessible, driving rock music.