The most...

[Pagsar]

What is the most encouraging thing you have read. Why do you think it was so encouraging. Also has it become your personal philosophy? If not then what is your personal philosophy?

To me it's one that i say to myself.
"Life is never fair no matter what you do. All you can do is make it less unbearable, or find peace with you and your surroundings" -Pagsar
I feel that saying helps me with my philosophies on life and in any circumstance.

[Infinity]

I have no idea but maybe like this... :D
"Even though life is not treating you well, try to calm down and smile for all time's sake..."- Icexbluexrain
-.-... I tried to rhyme... XD... But I guess I am not good... XD.. Thats my personal philosophy. That came out of nowhere.... meep... :D

[Pagsar]

I have no idea but maybe like this... :D
"Even though life is not treating you well, try to calm down and smile for all time's sake..."- Icexbluexrain
-.-... I tried to rhyme... XD... But I guess I am not good... XD.. Thats my personal philosophy. That came out of nowhere.... meep... :D

Hmm i guess that counts:laugh:

[Foote]

I haven't really read anything and I don't really have a sentence to cram my whole philosophy in but..

Learn to not take everything for granted. There's always someone out there who doesn't have what you have, and is having a harder time living than you, so don't be a ***** and be happy with what you have and with what you don't have.

For me, these things just naturally come to me. You just have to find it in your mind, I guess. Of course, it's really all just common sense.

[Mr. Solo]

When You have lost the sun you find the moon - Ultima01
I follow neither light nor darkness i pick the twilight - Ultima01 and some kh
these help me restrain myself from reverting back in2 the old me and have opened my eyes to the little things in life

[hugegit17]

Practice makes perfect
this encourages me to work harder for me to achieve my goal.

but whenever I feel lazy, I add something to the statement.
Practice makes perfect but then nobody is perfect, why practice?

[Black .D.]

Actions speak louder than words.
A person who acts kind, has blessings to share.
A person who acts rude, has ignorance to hide.
a person who act funny, has joy to spread.
A person who is blunt, has anger to brood.
A person who is crying, has tears to shed.
A person who is serious, has troubles to forget.

I actually made that up just now.
I have a Bachelors in English Language.

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Practice makes perfect but then nobody is perfect, why practice?

I've heard someone say that before and I just told them that makes no sense. You practice to get better. And it depends on what you practice.

Perfection is an opinion, really.

[hugegit17]

I've heard someone say that before and I just told them that makes no sense. You practice to get better. And it depends on what you practice.

Perfection is an opinion, really.
yeah, but that I only think about that statement for me not to feel sorry for being lazy.:D

[Black .D.]

I've heard someone say that before and I just told them that makes no sense. You practice to get better. And it depends on what you practice.

Perfection is an opinion, really.
Well it does make sense, to the extent that if you want to achieve perfection it makes sense to just give up, but if one practices to get better like you said, that statement is of no use.

[Boredasian]

To me the bible has the most encouraging words...
its has HUNDREDS of encouraging verses.. here are some !
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
Proverbs 3:5-6


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"The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."
Proverbs 18:10
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"Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called."
1 Timothy 6:12


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... say to those with fearful hearts, "Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you."
Isaiah 35:4
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being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6
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So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10

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Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John 14:27

[Pagsar]

This is one i just remembered my uncle said to me all the time.
"Just because a lie made you happy or something does not exist does not mean what you felt for that is a lie."

[Boredasian]

This is one i just remembered my uncle said to me all the time.
"Just because a lie made you happy or something does not exist does not mean what you felt for that is a lie."

i dont get it. kinda slow =]

[Pagsar]

i dont get it. kinda slow =]

Um it just means that...i kinda can explain it if you live in Indiana tell me so i can call you and explain it.

[Boredasian]

Um it just means that...i kinda can explain it if you live in Indiana tell me so i can call you and explain it.

Sorry I live in Australia. =]

[Jonin]

Don't Panic!

[The Humanist]

To me the bible has the most encouraging words...
its has HUNDREDS of encouraging verses.. here are some !
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
Proverbs 3:5-6


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"The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."
Proverbs 18:10
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"Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called."
1 Timothy 6:12


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... say to those with fearful hearts, "Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you."
Isaiah 35:4
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being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6
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So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10

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Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John 14:27


Aw, you wanna see some of my favorite quotes from the bible?

If a man still prophesies, his parents, father and mother, shall say to him, "You shall not live, because you have spoken a lie in the name of the Lord." When he prophesies, his parents, father and mother, shall thrust him through. (Zechariah 13:3 NAB)

Meanwhile, the LORD instructed one of the group of prophets to say to another man, "Strike me!" But the man refused to strike the prophet. Then the prophet told him, "Because you have not obeyed the voice of the LORD, a lion will kill you as soon as you leave me." And sure enough, when he had gone, a lion attacked and killed him. (1 Kings 20:35-36 NLT)

Oh, and here's some delicious rape:

They must be dividing the spoils they took: there must be a damsel or two for each man, Spoils of dyed cloth as Sisera's spoil, an ornate shawl or two for me in the spoil. (Judges 5:30 NAB)

[IronTurkey]

Actions speak louder than words.
A person who acts kind, has blessings to share.
A person who acts rude, has ignorance to hide.
a person who act funny, has joy to spread.
A person who is blunt, has anger to brood.
A person who is crying, has tears to shed.
A person who is serious, has troubles to forget.

I actually made that up just now.
I have a Bachelors in English Language.The fact that you have a Bachelors in English Language makes you no smarter, wiser, or more able to make good quotes. Also are you not the same person who typed retarded-ly and used "nigga" all the time? And you're an English Language major? C'mon now, who are you kidding?

For instance a person who is blunt is not hiding anger. Often bluntness is the best way to avoid confrontation and to help the other person. A person who is serious does not have to forget troubles. Perhaps they love music and don't like when someone makes fun of their work: they're not serious because they have to forget something; they're serious because they want to do their best. Also some of the most funny people are bitingly sarcastic and are not there to bring joy but to inflict pain.

Don't Panic!
Win. Epic Win.

"Be the change you wish to see in the world."

[Jonin]

The fact that you have a Bachelors in English Language makes you no smarter, wiser, or more able to make good quotes. Also are you not the same person who typed retarded-ly and used "nigga" all the time? And you're an English Language major? C'mon now, who are you kidding?

For instance a person who is blunt is not hiding anger. Often bluntness is the best way to avoid confrontation and to help the other person. A person who is serious does not have to forget troubles. Perhaps they love music and don't like when someone makes fun of their work: they're not serious because they have to forget something; they're serious because they want to do their best. Also some of the most funny people are bitingly sarcastic and are not there to bring joy but to inflict pain.


Win. Epic Win.

"Be the change you wish to see in the world."


And Belly wonders why we give him shit.

[Black .D.]

The fact that you have a Bachelors in English Language makes you no smarter, wiser, or more able to make good quotes. Also are you not the same person who typed retarded-ly and used "nigga" all the time? And you're an English Language major? C'mon now, who are you kidding?

For instance a person who is blunt is not hiding anger. Often bluntness is the best way to avoid confrontation and to help the other person. A person who is serious does not have to forget troubles. Perhaps they love music and don't like when someone makes fun of their work: they're not serious because they have to forget something; they're serious because they want to do their best. Also some of the most funny people are bitingly sarcastic and are not there to bring joy but to inflict pain.


Win. Epic Win.

"Be the change you wish to see in the world."
Yeah, quite frankly what you say doesn't change that fact. And I don't need your certification either. That poem depicts the authors opinion not yours and that is my take on it Iron Turkey. Make your own poem to express yourself.

@
Last Jonin
What are you talking about?

[Jonin]

Yeah, quite frankly what you say doesn't change that fact. And I don't need your certification either. That poem depicts the authors opinion not yours and that is my take on it Iron Turkey. Make your own poem to express yourself.

@
Last Jonin
What are you talking about?

Kind of hard to have a degree in English when you are only 18. Plus, I thought you were in Business School?

[IronTurkey]

Yeah, quite frankly what you say doesn't change that fact. And I don't need your certification either. That poem depicts the authors opinion not yours and that is my take on it Iron Turkey. Make your own poem to express yourself.

@
Last Jonin
What are you talking about?I was merely stating the pointlessness of you even stating it. It's like you meant to give yourself more credibility: to enhance your ethos if you will.

[Black .D.]

Kind of hard to have a degree in English when you are only 18. Plus, I thought you were in Business School?
I didn't study in the North American educational system. I studied in the Carribbean which follows the English grading system.But in the caribbean its referred to as CXC or CSEC. Basically, you pick ALL the sudies you wish to pursue and at the end of High School, depending one how high you pass determines the degree you have. I passed English in range One on O level examinations which equates to a college bachelor degree. Understand the system before you knock it. Its a very complicated system, I think i can refer you a link to check it out.

@ Iron Turkey

I wanted to feel big for a change, you know boost my ego.

[Jonin]

I didn't study in the North American educational system. I studied in the Carribbean which follows the English grading system.But in the caribbean its referred to as CXC or CSEC. Basically, you pick ALL the sudies you wish to pursue and at the end of High School, depending one how high you pass determines the degree you have. I passed English in range One on O level examinations which equates to a college bachelor degree. Understand the system before you knock it. Its a very complicated system, I think i can refer you a link to check it out.

@ Iron Turkey

I wanted to feel big for a change, you know boost my ego.

That system is fail.

[Black .D.]

That system is fail.
Why so?

[Jonin]

Why so?

The fact that you can get the equivalent of a college degree from basically passing HS. You could bullshit and cheat your way through HS and get a college education is basically an insult to me and any other hard working college student. Just because you did well in HS doesn't mean you have any idea what it takes to be come a Major in anything. High School is like pre-school compared to college, more specifically a UC or CSU.

[The Humanist]

Why so?

Because it's not a real degree, it belittles people who are working for real degrees, and clearly it didn't prove any mastery of the English language whatsoever. Especially since that above should've been How so? not Why so?

[Jonin]

Because it's not a real degree, it belittles people who are working for real degrees, and clearly it didn't prove any mastery of the English language whatsoever. Especially since that above should've been How so? not Why so?

I didn't notice that fail. This is why I am not trying to major in English.

[Black .D.]

The fact that you can get the equivalent of a college degree from basically passing HS. You could bullshit and cheat your way through HS and get a college education is basically an insult to me and any other hard working college student. Just because you did well in HS doesn't mean you have any idea what it takes to be come a Major in anything. High School is like pre-school compared to college, more specifically a UC or CSU.
Well its clear you don't understand the system. We are simply taught more. And the system is recognized believe it. Go type in CXC in google or something anything to get you grasp the concept. As a Matter of Fact our High school ends at at grade 11, grade 12 and what you could call grade 13 is like taking basic University classes. I could try to fully explian the system if you want.

[IronTurkey]

I also take cooldige classes in 12th. 11th too.

[The Humanist]

Well its clear you don't understand the system. We are simply taught more. And the system is recognized believe it. Go type in CXC in google or something anything to get you grasp the concept. As a Matter of Fact our High school ends at at grade 11, grade 12 and what you could call grade 13 is like taking basic University classes. I could try to fully explian the system if you want.

Sorry, but with you as living proof I refuse to recognize the validity of it. And the only thing that shows up when you google CXC is their main website, which isn't exactly concise.

[Black .D.]

Sorry, but with you as living proof I refuse to recognize the validity of it. And the only thing that shows up when you google CXC is their main website, which isn't exactly concise.
Don't be angry at the system as it pwns in comparison to the American system which fails and you both study under. But, I do not have anything to prove to you guys. My high school record stands as proof.

[Jonin]

Well its clear you don't understand the system. We are simply taught more. And the system is recognized believe it. Go type in CXC in google or something anything to get you grasp the concept. As a Matter of Fact our High school ends at at grade 11, grade 12 and what you could call grade 13 is like taking basic University classes. I could try to fully explian the system if you want.

I googled it. Basically what I got from it is that you get a certification from the CXC and it is used as credit to a University and it isn't even all Universities which makes me believe that it isn't that reliable of a system. If it was available for universal credit then I would think differently.

Secondly, the fact that the school system over there may be different. You say college degree, that might mean first year in college over here.

[Black .D.]

I googled it. Basically what I got from it is that you get a certification from the CXC and it is used as credit to a University and it isn't even all Universities which makes me believe that it isn't that reliable of a system. If it was available for universal credit then I would think differently.

Secondly, the fact that the school system over there may be different. You say college degree, that might mean first year in college over here.
I only went to grade 11. Which qualifies as completing basic college, but depending on the range you pass it in( English was range 1 which is the highest) depends on how much college you have completed. Range 1 means a full mastery in all basics and a good grasp on all Advanced aspects. Make a thread for our discussion if you want to continue as we are spamming this one, or you can PM me.

[The Humanist]

Don't be angry at the system as it pwns in comparison to the American system which fails and you both study under. But, I do not have anything to prove to you guys. My high school record stands as proof.

http://i39.tinypic.com/2vx4l84.jpg

Yes. America's post-secondary institutions really suck, eh?

[Black .D.]

http://i39.tinypic.com/2vx4l84.jpg

Yes. America's post-secondary institutions really suck, eh?
Yeah, they do eh? Cause if the rest of the world had the resources you had we would be better off. But, the U.S. has all the resources available and they still have a pretty high drop out rate. Some kids even blame laziness or the system for their downfall.
But, U.S. post secondary systems are great it can't be denied, its their Secondary system that bites. Anyone with a GPA under 3 is technically a retard.

[The Humanist]

Yeah, they do eh? Cause if the rest of the world had the resources you had we would be better off. But, the U.S. has all the resources available and they still have a pretty high drop out rate. Some kids even blame laziness or the system for their downfall.
But, U.S. post secondary systems are great it can't be denied, its their Secondary system that bites. Anyone with a GPA under 3 is technically a retard.

Not really, though I won't deny the public education system sucks. As to people with a GPA under 3 being 'retarded', I don't know where you heard that. I graduated High School with a weighted GPA of 2.4, and was never classified as such.

[TheJWF]

What is the most encouraging thing you have read. Why do you think it was so encouraging. Also has it become your personal philosophy? If not then what is your personal philosophy?


''Life to short to not have things you want''-Dad:D

''Follow Me, Boys!''- 57th Georgia Infantry

''You will be EX-TER-MINA-TED!!!''-The Daleks

And more im sure

[Black .D.]

Not really, though I won't deny the public education system sucks. As to people with a GPA under 3 being 'retarded', I don't know where you heard that. I graduated High School with a weighted GPA of 2.4, and was never classified as such.
You could have done better. That in our terms is ranked as a Range 3 pass, if you knew what that meant. To make note i studied in Jamaica which, they believe has the best system out if all the caribbean islands.

@ JWF

Weakness all of us have it, but its how much it shows is what determines strength.

[scoophut]

I don't know if this has anything to do with what you all are talking about, but I know that if you can't get into medical/veterinarian school in the US, you can apply to schools in the Carribean... they'll take anyone with enough money. Someone I knew didn't even apply and had already been accepted in the US, and she kept getting letters from this school in the Carribean telling her she was the "perfect candidate" and stuff.

My sister also had to have rotations with graduates from the Carribean schools, and she said most of them (despite having been on rotations for 6 months a head of her) were slightly retarded and totally lazy. Carribean graduate schools don't have a very good rap... as far as I've heard.

I WILL say that according to most of the people I know from outside the US, our public educational system IS crap compared to other countries (referring here to secondary education, and PUBLIC secondary at that). Had a friend in college that went to highschool in Korea, and he said a lot of his classes in college were below the levels of those he had in high school there.

I don't know.... but I STILL agree that you don't get a "degree" from passing high school, not by most country's standards.

Hmmmmm....

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i dont get it. kinda slow =]

Well I've heard a phrase similar, I'll try to explain. It's like even if you felt something but found out it doesn't exist or was a lie, doesn't mean that your feelings didn't exist. So that in turn can make it true. Kinda.

I wish I could think up an example, but I think I got the gist of it.

[Ginta]

when life gives you lemons mak lemonade
For me it means when u have something bad try to see the good in it. Also some thing bad is only so far from being the next best thing, cause if you make the best of what u got then you can live life to the fullest ya know

[scoophut]

Well I've heard a phrase similar, I'll try to explain. It's like even if you felt something but found out it doesn't exist or was a lie, doesn't mean that your feelings didn't exist. So that in turn can make it true. Kinda.

I wish I could think up an example, but I think I got the gist of it.

... like... Santa?! :nod:

[Foote]

... like... Santa?! :nod:

Hmm.. that doesn't really work out since Santa is real. Thanks for the try though! =D

[Yoruichi17]

Hmmm... the most encouraging thing I ever read..???


"Buy One Get One Free"


Dont ask... but me reading that shows that there's still hope in this world...
It's so encouraging... :cry:

[Boredasian]

Well I've heard a phrase similar, I'll try to explain. It's like even if you felt something but found out it doesn't exist or was a lie, doesn't mean that your feelings didn't exist. So that in turn can make it true. Kinda.

I wish I could think up an example, but I think I got the gist of it.

Yeahh thanks I think i do now ! =]=]=]

Aw, you wanna see some of my favorite quotes from the bible?

If a man still prophesies, his parents, father and mother, shall say to him, "You shall not live, because you have spoken a lie in the name of the Lord." When he prophesies, his parents, father and mother, shall thrust him through. (Zechariah 13:3 NAB)

Meanwhile, the LORD instructed one of the group of prophets to say to another man, "Strike me!" But the man refused to strike the prophet. Then the prophet told him, "Because you have not obeyed the voice of the LORD, a lion will kill you as soon as you leave me." And sure enough, when he had gone, a lion attacked and killed him. (1 Kings 20:35-36 NLT)

Oh, and here's some delicious rape:

They must be dividing the spoils they took: there must be a damsel or two for each man, Spoils of dyed cloth as Sisera's spoil, an ornate shawl or two for me in the spoil. (Judges 5:30 NAB)

Cool, i havent heard that story before.. coolies ! =]

[Naruto]

Cool, i havent heard that story before.. coolies ! =]
http://i40.tinypic.com/2cyhc42.jpg

[TheJWF]

@ JWF

Weakness all of us have it, but its how much it shows is what determines strength.

Them Fighting Words!

[Hikaru]

What is the most encouraging thing you have read. Why do you think it was so encouraging. Also has it become your personal philosophy? If not then what is your personal philosophy?

To me it's one that i say to myself.
"Life is never fair no matter what you do. All you can do is make it less unbearable, or find peace with you and your surroundings" -Pagsar
I feel that saying helps me with my philosophies on life and in any circumstance.

-GMrOxRmJXA

that video has to be the most encouraging thing i've read(subs)

[Naruto]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOL Hikaru. I never thought of deat that way. LOL.

[IronTurkey]

My favorite part (not really) of the Bible is the Song of Solomon.

That combined with certain other parts (can't remember which) support oral and anal as an alternative to vaginal sex.

[faniajean]

" Beans Beans good for your heart the more you eat'em the more you fart."

:nod:

[forthewest]

"If you see a woman on tha street with short skirt, half naked tits saying hi,
don't wave at tha bit*h,look forward and pass by"
:laugh:

[Black .D.]

when in doubt, fight it out.

[Philosoraptor]

"Although personally I am quite content with existing explosives, I feel we must not stand in the path of improvement."

-Winston Churchill

It encourages me to build bigger bombs :D.

[Black .D.]

"Although personally I am quite content with existing explosives, I feel we must not stand in the path of improvement."

-Winston Churchill

It encourages me to build bigger bombs :D.
lol.
you sound like the Red Guard now TL...:laugh:

Anyway:
Knowledge is knowing the right thing to do, wisdom is doing it.

[Naruto]

"If you don't have the balls, don't do it"

[scoophut]

"If you don't have the balls, don't do it"

So I guess women aren't included in that statement.... or at least they don't have to do anything. ;)

Here are a couple of things I've found over the years that I enjoy.

"Life is just a chance to grow a soul." -A. Powell Davies

I would adapt that to say, "Life is just a chance to grow our souls." Meaning... enhance or improve upon my existing soul.

"The good life is inspired by love and guided by knowledge." Bertrand Russell.

I hope I can live up to that.

[Naruto]

So I guess women aren't included in that statement.... or at least they don't have to do anything. ;)
Nope, it's figure of speech.

[Black .D.]

If you can't catch Tom, you catch his shirt.

[scoophut]

Nope, it's figure of speech.

I know... it was.... just supposed to be funny.... I'm not like some sort of wacked-out feminist.

On a similar note, my old coach used to want to say "balls to the walls" but... he had to settle on "ovaries to the stovaries!" It didn't make sense, but we got the idea. It meant... uh.... go all out. I think.

[Naruto]

I know... it was.... just supposed to be funny.... I'm not like some sort of wacked-out feminist.

On a similar note, my old coach used to want to say "balls to the walls" but... he had to settle on "ovaries to the stovaries!" It didn't make sense, but we got the idea. It meant... uh.... go all out. I think.

Haha, well yuo can't be carefull enough on this forum.

Balls to the walls, wasn't that a song? I think i have it stored somewhere on my HDD.

[scoophut]

Haha, well yuo can't be carefull enough on this forum.

Balls to the walls, wasn't that a song? I think i have it stored somewhere on my HDD.

True dat. And sounds like a grammy-worthy song to me. I shall look it up for us.

EDIT: It IS a song, by the artist "Accept" (whoever that is....) And I don't know which came first, the song or the saying. But here are the lyrics. They are fairly humorous. And of course by humorous I mean... disturbing.

Too many slaves in this world
Die by torture and pain
Too many people do not see
Theyre killing themselves - going insane

Too many people do not know
Bondage is over the human race
They believe slaves always lose
And this fear keeps them down

Watch the damned (God bless ya)
Theyre gonna break their chains (hey)
No, you cant stop them (God bless ya)
Theyre coming to get you
And then youll get your

Balls to the wall, man
Balls to the wall
Youll get your balls to the wall, man
Balls to the wall - balls to the wall

You may screw their brains
You may sacrifice them, too
You may mortify their flesh
You may rape them all

One day the tortured stand up
And revolt against the evil
They make you drink your blood
And tear yourself to pieces

You better watch the damned (God bless ya)
Theyre gonna break their chains (hey)
No, you cant stop them (God bless ya)
Theyre coming to get you
And then youll get your

Balls to the wall, man
Balls to the wall
Youll get your balls to the wall, man
Balls to the wall - balls to the wall

Come on man, lets stand up all over the world
Lets plug a bomb in everyones arse
If they dont keep us alive - were gonna fight for the right

Build a wall with the bodies of the dead - and youre saved
Make the world scared - come on, show me the sign of victory
Sign of victory - sign of victory

You better watch the damned (God bless ya)
Theyre gonna break their chains (hey)
No, you cant stop them (God bless ya)
Theyre coming to get you
And then youll get your

Balls to the wall, man
Balls to the wall