Discover the story of the song > Finale – the original broadway cast of school of rock

The song is about standing up to authority, or "sticking it to the man", when the world treats the protagonist badly. The lyrics encourage the protagonist to express their anger loudly, through shouting, screaming, and even breaking things, as a way to rebel against the rules they don't agree with. The song rallies the protagonist and their friends to fight back against a boring and oppressive system.