"I Won't Back Down" by Tom Petty is actually about not giving up in the face of adversity, standing up for oneself and not letting others bring you down. The lyrics are about having the courage to face challenges, even when others are telling you that you can't do it. I haven’t felt this feeling in a while but when someone told me I couldn’t do something it would make me work even harder. This got me through a lot in life there will always be someone who says you can do more or better. Take there words bite your tongue which can be easier said than done and do your best.
