It ain’t yours to twist and stain Not your banner, not your claim It flew on ships in World War Two Then marched with Selma’s worn-out shoes It ain’t for hate, it ain’t for kings It stands for mending broken wings We’re taking it back — the flag, the fire The songs they stole, the old desire For liberty with soul and spine Not just for yours, but yours and mine We’re takin’ it back — no shame, no fear This land is ours — we’re standing here It’s not obedience, it’s grace It’s heads held high in every place It’s teachers striking, children fed It’s ballots cast when hope feels dead It’s loving loud and marching strong It’s justice sung in freedom’s song We’re taking it back — the flag, the fire The songs they stole, the old desire For liberty with soul and spine Not just for yours, but yours and mine We’re takin’ it back — no shame, no fear This land is ours — we’re standing here From the North Star State to the Rio Grande We march as one, we raise our hand From ocean spray to desert track This is our home — we’re takin’ it back We’re taking it back — the flag, the flame With justice marching in our name For every voice they tried to crack We’re loud, we’re proud — we’re takin’ it back!
