We're Not Gonna Take It (Twisted Sister song)

We're Not Gonna Take It is a 1984 hit song by the band Twisted Sister. It was one of the band's more successful songs, and has been covered by several artists, including Bif Naked and A Global Threat. It later gained notability when it was used as the anthem for Arnold Schwarzenegger's successful bid for governor in the 2003 California recall election.

The song was written by vocalist Dee Snider. He cites bands such as the glam rock band Slade, the punk band Sex Pistols, and the Christmas carol, "O Come, All Ye Faithful" as influences to the song.

The song is also notable for its music video which became popular with its unusual emphasis on slapstick comedy of a tyrannical father getting the worst of the band's mischief.

Controversy arose since the depiction of family violence in the music video led to public outcry - long before the term "explicit lyrics" were placed on records, cassettes, and CDs, this led to the formation of the Parental Music Resource Center.

The actor portraying the abusive father (Mark Metcalf) was the same actor in National Lampoon's Animal House (1978) portraying an ROTC drill sergeant.

It remains popular at sporting events and protests and has even been used in television commercials.

The title "We're Not Gonna Take It" is also the title of the last song on The Who's Tommy album, but there is no connection between the two.

This song, along with Ice-T's Cop Killer, had connotations with the PMRC.