In the world of rock and metal, Fozzy has worked relentlessly to build a reputation beyond the boundaries of frontman Chris Jericho’s wrestling fame and stand the band on its own two feet, a challenge he has taken on since 1999.

With their latest single, Fall In Line, Fozzy delivers one of their most impassioned tracks to date, a defiant cry against conformity and control, wrapped in the band’s signature blend of heaviness and melody.

Fozzy Strikes A Chord With Defiance

Speaking about the track, Chris Jericho says:

Fall In Line is the most exciting and unique song FOZZY has recorded for so many reasons. It has the familiar FOZZY sound that’s been our trademark for 25 years, yet sounds nothing like anything we’ve ever done. We feel its gonna be a massive addition to our catalog, and are stoked to unleash this tune to the world and play it live on our tour.

An Anthem For Individuality In A Conformist World

At its core, Fall In Line is all about rebellion. It’s a statement against being moulded by society, stripped of identity, and pushed into silence. This song resonates not just as a piece of music, but as a call to arms for anyone who’s ever felt pressure to be something they’re not.

From the first verse, the lyrics set the tone:

They want me to act like them / They want me to look like them / They want me to think like them / Better to just blend in

These lines lay out the central tension. There’s a faceless “they” – a metaphor for mainstream expectations, corporate systems, or societal norms that demand uniformity. It reflects a world where individuality is suspect, where shining too brightly means drawing unwanted attention.

The song paints a grim picture of assimilation:

Assimilated in world infected / Am I the only one who’s disconnected

Here, the band captures the isolation that comes with resisting the herd. The protagonist isn’t just rebelling – they’re aware of the consequences. But in that resistance is strength. This is a song for the outsiders, the misfits, the nonconformists.

In a particularly biting line, Jericho sings:

You think your mind is free / Well, meet the enemy

This suggests that even those who believe they are free thinkers may unknowingly be trapped in mental cages designed by external influences. It’s a psychological battle, a war for autonomy in a culture obsessed with control. The bridge and final verses intensify that message, urging listeners to follow their heart, to “be who you are,” even if it means being torn apart for it.

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Fozzy Fall In Line Lyrics In Full

They want me to act like them
They want me to look like them
They want me to think like them
Better to just blend in
But I, I won’t fall in line

Assimilated in world infected
Am I the only one who’s disconnected
I’ve tried play along
But they don’t care at all
Just a number with a name whose cracking

And so I face what comes of it
I know there might be violence
I think we all know how this ends
And this ends

They want me to act like them
They want me to look like them
They want me to think like them
Better to just blend in
But I, I won’t fall in line
This time

Where everything’s black and white
And everyone wins a prize
No matter how much you shine
Keep it all inside
But I, I won’t fall in line

You can feel the pressure
As they measure everything that you do
And if they catch you being different then you’re probably doomed
Go on light the fuse
Feel their eyes on you
Watching every move

They want me to act like them
They want me to look like them
They want me to think like them
Better to just blend in
But I, I won’t fall in line
This time

Where everything’s black and white
And everyone wins a prize
No matter how much you shine
Keep it all inside
But I, I won’t fall
I won’t fall in line this time

All you wanted was a way out
They push and pull until you breakdown
They want your loyalty
To take your dignity
You think your mind is free
Well, meet the enemy
Once you give in to them
They’ll cut you wide open
Follow your heart
Be who you are

Act like them
Look like them
Think like them
Be like them
Better to blend in but I’ll never know

I, I won’t fall in line
This time
Where everything’s black and white
And everyone wins a prize
No matter how much you shine
Keep it all inside
But I, I won’t fall
I won’t fall in line this time

Act like them
Look like them
Think like them
Be like them
Better to blend in but I’ll never know

Fozzy’s Swan Song For The Individual

In a world where conformity is often rewarded and authenticity comes at a cost, Fall In Line stands as a powerful reminder: refusing to be like everyone else isn’t a flaw, it’s a strength.

Fozzy doesn’t just deliver on this song, they’re building a rallying cry for the misfits, the outliers, and the unapologetically real. As the band gears up to perform the new song live, it’s already shaping up to be an anthem of defiance, echoing through a crowd of raised fists and independent spirits.

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