Can't Cancel All Of Us – English Lyrics

• By: Tom MacDonald

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Tom MacDonald's "Can't Cancel All Of Us" and explore a powerful blend of musical expression and social commentary. This catchy anthem, known for its direct lyrics and strong message against cancel culture, offers a unique opportunity to learn English through its impactful vocabulary and relatable themes of resilience and speaking one's mind. Discover how language can be used to convey conviction and foster a sense of unity.

[English]

They told me, "Be a man, boy, toughen up"

Then they let women become men, they tricked me

They told me, "Speak your mind, if you're brave enough"

And I spoke up, and I got cancelled quickly

We were always too young and too nice

And now we're too old and too white

You're either too left or too right

Well, we're speakin' our minds tonight

'Cause you can't cancel all of us, you're more than welcome to try

But you can't cancel all of us, 'cause we're standin' here side by side

And you can't cancel all of us, 'til you earn the stars and stripes

But you can't cancel all of us 'cause the internet ain't real life

They told me, "Be a man, boy, just like your dad"

They told me everything I am is toxic

They said, "The color of your skin doesn't make you bad

But mine makes me racist", got it

We were always too weak and too afraid

And now we're too male and too straight

You're either too real or too fake

Well, we're speakin' our minds today

'Cause you can't cancel all of us, you're more than welcome to try

But you can't cancel all of us, 'cause we're standin' here side by side

And you can't cancel all of us, 'til you earn the stars and stripes

But you can't cancel all of us 'cause the internet ain't real life

You can take my job away

For somethin', I may have said online

But you can't control the man who won't comply

And you can call me every name

That you might think will hurt my pride

But if you think you're stoppin' me, you're out your mind

'Cause you can't cancel all of us, you're more than welcome to try

But you can't cancel all of us, 'cause we're standin' here side by side

And you can't cancel all of us, 'til you earn the stars and stripes

But you can't cancel all of us 'cause the internet ain't real life

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
cancel /ˈkænsəl/ A2	verb - to stop or annul something that was planned or arranged
stand /stænd/ A1	verb - to be in an upright position
speak /spiːk/ A1	verb - to talk or say words
toxic /ˈtɒksɪk/ B1	adjective - poisonous or harmful
racist /ˈreɪsɪst/ B1	adjective - showing prejudice against someone of a different race
comply /kəmˈplaɪ/ B2	verb - to act in accordance with a wish or command
pride /praɪd/ A2	noun - a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction
online /ˈɒnlaɪn/ A2	adjective - connected to or accessible via a computer network
toughen /ˈtʌfən/ B1	verb - to become or make something stronger or harder
brave /breɪv/ A2	adjective - showing courage and determination
trick /trɪk/ A2	verb - to deceive or outsmart someone
earn /ɜːrn/ A1	verb - to receive money in return for work
side /saɪd/ A1	noun - a position to the left or right of an object
internet /ˈɪntərnet/ A2	noun - a global network of computers
realize /ˈriːəlaɪz/ B1	verb - to become aware of something
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the state of being alive