Eye Of The Tiger
Green Day · Other Songs - Green Day
Rising up, back on the street
Did my time, took my chances
Went the distance, now I'm back on my feet
Just a man and his will to survive
So many times, it happens too fast
You change your passion for glory
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
You must fight just to keep them alive
It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight
Rising up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all in the eye of the tiger
Face to face, out in the heat
Hanging tough, staying hungry
They stack the odds 'til we take to the street
For we kill with the skill to survive
It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight
Rising up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all in the eye of the tiger
Rising up, straight to the top
Have the guts, got the glory
Went the distance, now I'm not gonna stop
Just a man and his will to survive
It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight
Rising up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all in the eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger [repeats out]...
Eye Of The Tiger
Green Day's "Eye Of The Tiger" stands as a defining anthem of the nu-metal and alternative rock eras, blending the band's signature punk energy with heavy, rhythmic guitar work. Released during their prolific period in the late 1990s, the track exemplifies the genre's fusion of aggression and melodic hooks, becoming an enduring staple of their discography. The song's driving tempo and anthemic chorus have cemented its status as a cultural touchstone, frequently performed live and sampled across various media. It reflects the broader shift in rock music toward heavier production and electronic integration, influencing countless subsequent artists while maintaining Green Day's core identity of raw, rebellious energy.