Discover the story of the song > Know Your Enemy – Rage Against The Machine

The song is about the protagonist calling for action against those who are hypocritical and oppressive, specifically referencing "teachers" who taught him to fight against himself and American ideals such as compromise, conformity, and assimilation. He urges listeners to "know your enemy" and take action, even if it means breaking in without a key. The song ends with a guitar solo and the protagonist repeating the phrase "all of which are American dreams."