Lyric discussion by bdm56 

Cover art for Killing In The Name lyrics by Rage Against the Machine

I agree with the meanings posted here about police brutality, white supremicy, and non-conformity. An interesting note, when this song came out many people took the Fuck you I wont do what you tell as a kind of anarchy call to disobey everything. This was not the bands intention and Zach has been extra carefull about his lyrics ever since.