Shinedown - Bully

This song is an anthem that addresses bullying. It sends a message of strength to those who are victims, reassuring them that they're not alone and there are many who have made it through. "We don't have to take this back against the wall, we don't have to take this we can end it all," sings frontman Brent Smith. Kerch told Bravewords.com that there wasn't any specific event that prompted to write a song about bullying. "I think we've all witnessed it in our lives," he said. "It's definitely more in the news; it's a hot ticket item right now. But I think that also exists because of the social media outlets – Facebook and Twitter, things like that. Really the song wasn't about one specific occasion, just bullying in general. You can't let yourself get bullied in life; you have to stand up for yourself and have a sense of pride in yourself and don't take it anymore. It's for anybody of any age group, whether you're a kid being bullied around, or even in your work place being bullied by your boss; it's universal, it's for everyone."