Don't Let the Bastards (Get You Down)

Album: Third World Warrior (1990)
Play Video
  • They're killing babies in the name of Freedom
    We've been down that sorry road before
    They let us hang around a little longer than they should have
    And it's too late to fool us anymore

    We've seen the ones who killed the ones with vision
    Cold-blooded murder right before your eyes
    Today they hold the power and the money and the guns
    It's getting hard to listen to their lies.

    And I've just got to wonder what my Daddy would've done
    If he'd seen the way they turned his dream around
    I've got to go by what he told me, try to tell the truth
    And stand your ground
    Don't let the bastards get you down

    Mining roads
    Killing farmers
    Blowing up schools full of children
    Fighting communism

    And I've just got to wonder what my Daddy would've done
    If he'd seen the way they turned his dream around
    I've got to go by what he told me, try to tell the truth
    And stand your ground
    Don't let the bastards get you down
    Don't let the bastards get you down
    Don't let the bastards get you down
    Don't let the bastards get you down Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 1

  • Scobratec from Chicago, IlThis song title brings to mind the U2 song "Acrobat" off the Achtung Baby album, where Bono uses the lyric "Don't let the bastards grind you down."
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Ian Astbury of The Cult

Ian Astbury of The CultSongwriter Interviews

The Cult frontman tells who the "Fire Woman" is, and talks about performing with the new version of The Doors.

JJ Burnel of The Stranglers

JJ Burnel of The StranglersSongwriter Interviews

JJ talks about The Stranglers' signature sound - keyboard and bass - which isn't your typical strain of punk rock.

Bible Lyrics

Bible LyricsMusic Quiz

Rockers, rappers and pop stars have been known to quote the Bible in their songs. See if you match the artist to the biblical lyric.

Protest Songs

Protest SongsMusic Quiz

How well do you know your protest songs (including the one that went to #1)?

Adele

AdeleFact or Fiction

Despite her reticent personality, Adele's life and music are filled with intrigue. See if you can spot the true tales.

Wedding Bell Blues

Wedding Bell BluesSong Writing

When a song describes a wedding, it's rarely something to celebrate - with one big exception.