Skillet - "Not Gonna Die" (Lyric Video) 

Hydra = your demons The girl = your innocence The lion = your strength The chains = your problems/fear The city = your battlefield The sword = your weapon/courage Statue = guidance Walking away = the ability to move on I love skillets messages in their music! This song is amazing

Girl: "runs" Hydra: And I took that personally

The people who disliked most likely didn’t like the animation, not the song

8 years later and i still cry with this song, so powerful

I gotta say, Skillet is one of the bands I always come back to. I loved them as a kid, as a teen, and now as a young adult I STILL come back to them. Something about their music just brings chills through me

She broke those chains when he sang “the truth has set me free.” Holy hell, that was POWERFUL.

I love the biblical references in this video; the seven-headed dragon from Book of Revelation, the lion that protected the prophets against the pagans, the little girl beginning her attack with just a stone and slingshot, like David defeating Goliath, her picking up the sword (from an angel statue) and fighting the beast with it, much like the archangel Michael fighting the devil, and a crumbling city that collapses, just like the walls of Jericho or Sodom and Gomorrah during the time of Abraham. This is an awesome video for combining these themes, and has a good message about not giving up in the face of insurmountable odds and certain death. Love Skillet.

I watched this video and listened to this song almost religiously every day when I was in middle school. It was the worst time of my life with so much going on, and this really was the song that kept me from dying. This song gave me motivation and courage to fight back, take my life back. And 6 years later, I have 👊

“Don’t you give up on me.” “You’re everything I need..” *I was in tears after those words spoken*

6 years later and this song still breaks me...

This song saved my life during one of my darkest moments, and introduced me to Christianity. God bless this band, you have my gratitude.

This is why Skillet is actually one of the best bands of the last 20 5 years!!! They really do their songs with a propose and meaningful lyrics!!! Long live Skillet!!!!🤟🤟🤟🤟

During this Corona Virus lockdown, who’s listening to this and not giving up hope?

_I knew simba was the lion king but he's pretty damn ballsy to be taking on Ghidorah. Respect._

The city is school. The hydra is exam. The girl is me. The chains are my bad internet. The sword is my memory. The lion is Indian guy on RU-vid.

My dad had listened to Skillet for years and i was familiar with most of their songs, but I first heard this song on my own last year on Spotify. I almost started crying, in school, because it's that good of a song!!

This song is so powerful. I cry every time but it's tears of joy that my God will never leave me and He fights for me every day. Such a powerful message!

Skillet= BEST BAND EVER

You can't touch music. But music can touch you!!!

An awesome song doesn't exi- 0:01

Heard this song when I was feeling suicidal but it gave me hope to fight back and not give up.. M not gonna die tonight.. just gonna keep fighting forever.. ❤ Skillet

this song is trying to point out that people who are suicidal should fight away that depression that's getting to them and try to think on the positive side cause there are friends and family who care for you so don't take your life from the people you love and care about cause then they become you and would never be able to think straight cause you are the light of their lives.

A lion, a little girl helping each other out. They fight a hydra together. WHAAATTT?!?!?

I'm not a Christian (ex-christian) I'm actually a witch of 4yrs, however, skillet will always remain one of my favorite bands. I was obsessed with them as a kid. Whenever I felt alone, I would listen to their songs and would feel like I could take on anything. Keep up the good work Skillet!

The world is going to become darker and darker This gives me hope and motivates me to live

Go lion go. Lion power. Rar.

When I was at least 19 my whole life changed, I have my first panic attack and anxiety during that age. It scarred me for 3 years. Three whole years, I lived under fear and pain. It was like cold flame surrounding my body. I couldn’t bare it and I thought I just wanted to end it.... but I can’t. My heart, my body, my will, they said “No.” I cried to myself....but I kept going. I stood my ground, I keep my head high and said “I will not die. Not now, not ever.” I will never let myself go, I refuse to go down... because my whole family need me.. and I need them. I am a warrior. And I will die as a warrior. Nothing more.

Death surrounds My heartbeat's slowing down I won't take this world's abuse I won't give up or refuse This is how it feels when you're bent and broken This is how it feels when your dignity's stolen When everything you love is leaving You hold on to what you believe in The last thing I heard was you whispering goodbye And then I heard you flatline No, not gonna die tonight We've gotta stand and fight forever (don't close your eyes) No, not gonna die tonight We've gotta fight for us together No, we're not gonna die tonight Break their hold Cause I won't be controlled They can't keep their chains on me When the truth has set me free This is how it feels when you take your life back This is how it feels when you finally fight back When life pushes me I push harder What doesn't kill me makes me stronger The last thing I heard is you whispering goodbye And then I heard you flatline No, not gonna die tonight We've gotta stand and fight forever (don't close your eyes) No, not gonna die tonight We've gotta fight for us together No, we're not gonna die tonight Don't you give up on me You're everything I need This is how it feels when you take your life back This is how it feels when you fight back No, not gonna die tonight We've gotta stand and fight forever (don't close your eyes) No, not gonna die tonight We've gotta fight for us together No, we're not gonna die tonight No, we're not gonna die tonight Not gonna die (Not gonna die) Not gonna die (Not gonna die) Not gonna die tonight

Top 10 heroic anime fights...

The Hydra is a Hydra The girl is a girl The lion is a lion The chains are chains The sword is a sword The City is a City

I hate how people don't understand what the meaning of the song is.... I understand the entire meaning of this song

Nobody: This comment section: Hydra is this, the girl is that......

This animation is just perfectly awesome art

Welcome to my anthem for the next two weeks of college, finals and all.

It still hits hard

Awsome Story ... and song !!!

Best song to keep you fighting even on your worst feeling days. This song turned many bad days into inspiration. Thank you, Skillet, you are awesome!

this video is so POWERFUL I LOVE YOU SKILLET

This was my childhood band and I love it for infinity and beyond

My 5 year old loves this video. She was explained in church that God is a lion. And now she sees this as her helping God destroy evil. Thank you @Skillet for putting out this great video.

"Hey mom can I get this ne-" 2:11

best band of all time

This video gave me goosebumps and got me emotional .. As someone who is dealing with depression and anxiety, those animations brought the song to another level. Hats off, that's amazing!

*what doesnt kill me makes me stronger!*

The girl: *fights for her life* Me: *hides in dark corner eating potato chips waiting for police*

I must ask: Am I the only one who thinks this could make for an _awesome_ final boss track in a video game?

This song will forever bring tears to my eyes .

That. Was. AWESOME! I got chills!

Were gonna fight for us together Me: Girl, where are your parents. I mean your fighting with a lion. Where did they go? Eaten? Squashed? Where?

I love this song to much

No one in the whole world has any idea how the songs of these amazing guys, especially this masterpiece, can save my life and raise me up away from the depths of darkness, frustration, depression, anxiety and all painful feelings every time I hear them. Skillet for life. 🙏🏻

Hydra - Depression Girl - You Lion - Hope City - The World Chains - People

I'm not going to die tonight!!! Oh wait I'm dinner ._.

ASLAN! YOU CAME BACK!!

This song helped me through dark times in my life and I'm so forever grateful for the band.

This song make me cry ...

This song has become something that makes me feel like laughing and crying with joy because its meaning is so powerful. It shows that our Lord and Savior won't give up on us or our destiny hence the idea of fighting together in His Name. Amen!

Category: TOTAL BADASS!

I friggin LOVE this!! The lion and the girl can have so many archetypal meanings. They are both strong and willing to die for each other. The monster is so busy throwing them around they don't notice the weakening structures that finally collapse. The animation is different and poignant. Like the old silent movies, so much emotion and fear and determination is conveyed with a single glance. Norma Desmond would be proud. I'm so glad to have stumbled across this work of art.

Lyrics: Death surrounds My heartbeat's slowing down I won't take this world's abuse I won't give up I refuse This is how it feels when you're bent and broken This is how it feels when your dignity's stolen When everything you love is leaving You hold on to what you believe in The last thing I heard was you whispering goodbye And then I heard you flat line No, not gonna die tonight We've gotta stand and fight forever (don't close your eyes) No, not gonna die tonight We've gotta fight for us together No, we're not gonna die tonight Break their hold Cause I won't be controlled They can't keep their chains on me When the truth has set me free This is how it feels when you take your life back This is how it feels when you finally fight back When life pushes me I push harder What doesn't kill me makes me stronger The last thing I heard is you whispering goodbye And then I heard you flat line No, not gonna die tonight We've gotta stand and fight forever (don't close your eyes) No, not gonna die tonight We've gotta fight for us together No, we're not gonna die tonight Don't you give up on me You're everything I need This is how it feels when you take your life back This is how it feels when you fight back No, not gonna die tonight We've gotta stand and fight forever (don't close your eyes) No, not gonna die tonight We've gotta fight for us together No, we're not gonna die tonight No, we're not gonna die tonight Not gonna die (Not gonna die) Not gonna die (Not gonna die) Not gonna die tonight

I cannot be the only one thinking of The Chronicles of Narnia watching this video....

Best animation I've ever seen

Have you ever listened to a good song so many times that it makes you sick to your stomach, but then you keep hitting replay anyway cause you fucking love it!

Everybody talking about how childish the animation looks, but I feel touched by the deeper meaning behind the animation itself

This song made me cry the first time I heard it. thank you so much for this song. I love being empowered by this music praising our savior.

1: My friend told me Skillet sucks 2: My friend got killed by a truck. 3: I've lost my driving license.

THIS SONG AND ANIMATION IS FIRE

Not gonna die skillet

This song and others made by skillet was the shit I was listening too my whole childhood and it gives me goosebumps looking back at these bangers

There are so many things this song is good for. I see this a a sign of courage against stronger opponents even if your life is at risk. I am playing this while playing safeguard mode And this is going to be used in an upcoming roleplay

The drummer Jen from skillet made this music video she drew all of this and it so beautiful

Hydra:depression Chains:anxiety Girl:you and your life Sword:happiness Lion:positivity

My dad used to play me this exact video when I was little and it’s one of the best memories I have with him

Its a good song when the lyrics still give you chills even from the that this album dropped.

Girl-yourself Lion-your courage and spark Hydra-everything evil in society(bullies, people with greater power and rights, rich ones and way more) The story tells that you will survive if you stand still even all the danger runs towards you... how inspiring...

life is a battlefield, most people realize it when the truth strikes, life ain't easy, i know, but i believe in you

I remember watching this when I was a little girl, brings me back memories.

I may be atheist but Skillet is fucking awesome

Not gonna lie I prefer this video to the actual music video (I saw this before the official one was released)

Love skillet

Idk how can people not like this video, literally about our life and how we fight our battles and move on. Its pure legendary

Officially crying my eyes out for some reason.

Hydra: Die! Girl: *Not Today!* Girl: *Uno Reverse Card* Hydra: Heck Girl: Shut up you're dead *nice*

I love this song! Anyone else got the FOR NARNIAA!! idea 2? Haha

Me and my family including 11 year old loves skillet hes a big inspiration when my daughter wasnt sure about her relationship ship with god this really helped she started reading the bible

Dose any else here know that skillets like one of the best Christan artists ever

Comments on Skillet videos generally raise my hope in humanity

Jen's voice just hits different, man. Such a good combination with John's voice.

This song makes me remember how much God,my family,and my friends love me

Anybody listening in 2024 (; ?

I feel as if this lyric video is more powerful than the official music video. This just gets me more than the other one.

This song had me in tears the first time I listened to it and it still haven't changed

How can 10k people dislike this video? The animation is amazing. The Song EPIC. Skillet I'm speechless... Great Job :)

When your mom is chasing you with the chancla

People in the comments: The people who disliked just hate the animation not the song Me: This is a really good animated movie 🍿

This gives me chills. It really demonstrates how God (the lion) saves us in a time of need. Powerful

Mans best friend: Dog Women best friend: *A FREAKIN LION*

Where's hercules when you need him...

Society: Diamonds are a woman's best friend Women: Actually no we prefer *LIONS*

After watching this years ago and finally finding it again,this song still makes me sing at the top of my lungs.