Lyric discussion by rockinaz 

Cover art for I Won't Back Down lyrics by Tom Petty

I think Tom wrote this about a personal experience he had. But the message is simple & can apply to anyone: Stick to your guns. Don't compromise your values. Uphold your principles. Stand your ground, even if it makes you unpopular. That's how I look at it & how I try to live my life.

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