“Won’t Back Down” is a song about, well, not backing down and sacrificing oneself knowing that there’s a chance they won’t make it. This is a country song, simply put.
[Verse 1]
Well, I won't back down
No, I won't back down
You can stand me up at the gates of hell
But I won't back down
Gonna stand my ground
Won't be turned around
And I'll keep this world from draggin' me down
Gonna stand my ground
And I won't back down
[Chorus]
Hey baby, there ain't no easy way out
Hey I will stand my ground
And I won't back down
[Verse 2]
Well I know what's right
I got just one life
In a world that keeps on pushin' me around
But I stand my ground
And I won't back down
[Chorus]
Hey baby, there ain't no easy way out
Hey, I will stand my ground
And I won't back down
[Outro]
No, I won't back down
Won’t Back Down was written by Tom Petty & Jeff Lynne.
Won’t Back Down was produced by Mickey Petralia & FITZ.