“We’re not gonna take” Twisted sister

In 1984, Twisted Sister unleashed We're Not Gonna Take It—a song so outrageously rebellious, it practically had a mullet and a denim vest all on its own. It’s the song that made parents everywhere scratching their heads, teachers running for staff room and, and every kid with a dream of rebellion crank the volume volume knob until it broke off.

Lyrically, the song is a straight-up "we’ve had enough" declaration. The chorus screams (literally) about refusing to conform, take orders, or deal with the ridiculousness of authority figures who think they know better. “We’re not gonna take it” is not just a line—it’s a battle cry for anyone who’s ever been told to “sit down, be quiet, and colour within the lines” when all they really wanted to do was stage a rock concert in the middle of the living room.

And the thing is, We're Not Gonna Take It isn’t just a song. It’s an attitude. It’s the musical equivalent of slamming your homework on the desk and saying, “I’ll finish it when I’m ready.” It’s the rallying cry for anyone who’s ever wanted to rebel against their boss, the government, or their mom’s strict "no desserts before dinner" rule. It’s a virtual middle finger to authority, all wrapped up in catchy riffs and Dee Snider’s gravelly, “you-can’t-make-me” vocals.

The music video? Oh, it’s pure 80s gold—like a fever dream of spandex, hairspray, and questionable decisions. The band is dressed to the nines in enough leather and sequins to make a disco ball blush, and the video itself features an over-the-top school principal getting their comeuppance in the most melodramatic fashion possible. Honestly, it’s less a music video and more a short film about how to throw the ultimate tantrum with style.

The appeal of We're Not Gonna Take It is how it taps into something universally relatable: that deep, primal urge to just say no to the establishment. Whether it’s your boss, your parents, or that one friend who insists on taking way too many photos at brunch, this song empowers you to stand your ground, crank up the volume, and shout!” It’s not just a song, it’s a way of life—a way of life where you’re never quiet, never conform, and definitely never colour within the lines.

We're Not Gonna Take It is It pure, unadulterated rock ‘n’ roll fury—and if you’re not singing along, well, you’re probably doing it wrong. So go ahead chug down a drink and scream “We’re not gonna take it!” Because, honestly, we’re not—and neither is Twisted Sister.

For your tasting pleasure we present to you ”We’re not gonna take it”

 Fairy floss vodka, pink gin, egg white Served in a cocktail glass and garnished with white fairy floss