Like the tribes who fought the Romans Like the pagans defending their gods Like the Scots at Stirling Bridge We shall struggle against the odds ♪ Never to oppression shall we yield Fighting with pride for what we believe No matter how mighty our foe may be With blood and steel all we can achieve ♪ On the road of rebellion we ride in defiance Against oppression and mindless compliance On wings of defiance ♪ We are the rebels who reject your rule We are the infidels who fight your creed We are preachers of the devil's sermon Never to your power shall we cede ♪ Against overwhelming forces we stand In bloody battle we may fall and die Yet our beliefs and ideals shall endure You will never silence our battle cry ♪ On the road of rebellion we ride in defiance Against oppression and mindless compliance On wings of defiance ♪ Like the Irish who fought an empire Like the Spartans who stood at the gates Like the emperor facing the church We shall do battle in dire straits ♪ In the past many fought for freedom So many times their lives they gave Their glorious deeds still inspire us all Better die free than live as a slave ♪ On the road of rebellion we ride in defiance Against oppression and mindless compliance On wings of defiance