Underclass Hero – English Lyrics

• By: Sum 41

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw energy and defiant spirit of Sum 41's "Underclass Hero"! This pop-punk anthem is an excellent way to connect with English rock lyrics that challenge authority and express a powerful, independent stance. You'll learn contemporary vocabulary related to social commentary and rebellion, and experience how powerful emotions are conveyed through dynamic song structure and memorable choruses, making it a compelling listen for language learners and rock fans alike.

[English]

("UNDERCLASS HERO")

♪ ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR ♪

♪ WELL I WON'T BE CAUGHT LIVING IN A DEAD END JOB ♪

♪ WHILE PRAYING TO MY GOVERNMENT, GUNS, AND GOD ♪

♪ NOW IT'S US AGAINST THEM ♪

♪ WE'RE HERE TO REPRESENT ♪

♪ AND SPIT RIGHT IN THE FACE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT ♪

♪ AND NOW I DON'T BELIEVE IN HAVING FAITH IN NOTHING ♪

♪ STAND ON MY OWN GOT NO SYMPATHY ♪

♪ WASTING THE YOUTH WHILE BEING YOUNG AND USELESS ♪

♪ SPEAK FOR YOURSELF AND DON'T PRAY FOR ME ♪

♪ WELL BECAUSE WE'RE DOING FINE ♪

♪ AND WE DON'T NEED TO BE TOLD ♪

♪ THAT WE'RE DOING FINE ♪

♪ 'CAUSE WE WON'T GIVE YOU CONTROL ♪

♪ AND WE DON'T NEED ANYTHING FROM YOU ♪

♪ 'CAUSE WE'LL BE JUST FINE ♪

♪ AND WE WON'T BE BOUGHT AND SOLD ♪

♪ JUST LIKE YOU ♪

♪ A CALL ACROSS THE UNDERCLASS ♪

♪ CALLING OUT LOUD WITH NO RESPECT ♪

♪ I'M NOT THE ONE, JUST ANOTHER REJECT ♪

♪ I'M THE VOICE TO OFFEND ♪

♪ ALL THOSE WHO PRETEND ♪

♪ UNSUNG AGAINST THE GRAIN I'M HERE TO RISE AGAINST ♪

♪ AND NOW I'M DESENSITIZED, I STATE MY PLACE IN NOWHERE ♪

♪ BURNING THE FLAG, OF THE DEGENERATION ♪

♪ EVERYONE SING, THE ANTHEM OF NO FUTURE ♪

♪ DOWN WITH THE MASS, 'CAUSE WE'RE NOT LISTENING ♪

♪ WELL BECAUSE WE'RE DOING FINE ♪

♪ AND WE DON'T NEED TO BE TOLD ♪

♪ THAT WE'RE DOING FINE ♪

♪ 'CAUSE WE WON'T GIVE YOU CONTROL ♪

♪ AND WE DON'T NEED ANYTHING FROM YOU ♪

♪ 'CAUSE WE'LL BE JUST FINE ♪

♪ AND WE WON'T BE BOUGHT AND SOLD ♪

♪ JUST LIKE YOU ♪

♪ MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE ♪

♪ I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNDERCLASS ♪

♪ AS YOUR HERO AT LARGE ♪

♪ ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR ♪

♪ WE'RE THE SAINTS OF DEGENERATION ♪

♪ WE DON'T OWE ANYONE AN EXPLANATION ♪

♪ ELITISTS ♪

♪ WE DON'T NEED THIS ♪

♪ WE'RE THE ELITE OF JUST ALRIGHT ♪

♪ AND WELL BECAUSE, WE'RE DOING FINE ♪

♪ AND WE DON'T NEED TO BE TOLD ♪

♪ THAT WE'RE DOING FINE ♪

♪ 'CAUSE WE WON'T GIVE YOU CONTROL ♪

♪ AND WE DON'T NEED ANYTHING FROM YOU ♪

♪ 'CAUSE WE'LL BE JUST FINE ♪

♪ AND WE WON'T BE BOUGHT AND SOLD ♪

♪ JUST LIKE YOU ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
underclass /ˈʌndərkɫæs/ B2	noun - the lowest social class, especially those who are unemployed or have little education
hero /ˈhiːɹoʊ/ A2	noun - a person admired for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities
government /ˈɡʌvənmənt/ B1	noun - the group of people with authority to govern a country or state
establishment /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/ C1	noun - the dominant group or institutions in a society; the existing order
faith /feɪθ/ B2	noun - complete trust or confidence in something or someone; also religious belief
sympathy /ˈsɪmpəθi/ B2	noun - feeling of pity and compassion for someone else's misfortune
youth /juːθ/ A2	noun - the period between childhood and adult age; young people collectively
reject /rɪˈdʒɛkt/ B2	verb - to refuse to accept, consider, or use something noun - a person or thing that has been rejected
voice /vɔɪs/ B1	noun - the sound produced by humans using the vocal cords; also a means of expression
offend /əˈfɛnd/ B2	verb - to cause someone to feel upset, annoyed, or resentful
pretend /prɪˈtɛnd/ B2	verb - to act as if something is true when it is not
degeneration /dɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/ C1	noun - the process of declining to a worse condition; deterioration
anthem /ˈænθəm/ C1	noun - a song identified with a particular group, cause, or country
future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ A2	noun - the time that will come after the present
mass /mæs/ B1	noun - a large number of people or things gathered together
control /kənˈtroʊl/ B2	noun - the power to direct or influence something verb - to exercise authority over; to manage
elite /ɪˈliːt/ B2	noun - a group that is superior in terms of ability, wealth, or influence
allegiance /əˈliːdʒəns/ C1	noun - the loyalty or commitment of a person to a group or cause
rise /raɪz/ B1	verb - to move upward; to increase in level, amount, or intensity noun - an upward movement or increase