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If you’re looking for a song that’ll light a fire under your ass and make you want to punch the clock with a vengeance, look no further than Jared Deck’s “Fired Up.” This Americana anthem is a rallying cry for the working class, a middle finger to the fat-cat CEOs who line their pockets while the folks on the factory floor bust their humps just to make ends meet.

Deck knows a thing or two about the blue-collar struggle. He’s been in the trenches himself, a victim of the outsourcing epidemic that’s gutted so many American factories. But instead of wallowing in self-pity, Deck channeled that righteous anger into a song that’s equal parts defiance and determination.

From the first riff, “Fired Up” grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. The driving rhythm section and blistering guitar licks are pure classic rock, while Deck’s gritty, soulful vocals carry the weight of a thousand layoffs. It’s a sound that’s reminiscent of Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats or Chris Stapleton at their most raucous, with a healthy dose of Shakey Graves’ lo-fi grit thrown in for good measure.

But it’s the lyrics that really set “Fired Up” apart. Co-written with Caleb Creed, the song speaks to the recent uprising of the working class in an economy that’s stacked against them. Lines like “They’ve been stealin’ from the poor to give to the rich / It’s time we all stand up and say enough is enough” aren’t just empty slogans – they’re a call to action, a demand for change in a system that’s rigged in favor of the suits upstairs.

And yet, for all its righteous fury, “Fired Up” never feels preachy or heavy-handed. There’s a sense of joy and camaraderie that runs through the song, a feeling that we’re all in this together, and that by standing up for ourselves and each other, we can make a difference. It’s the kind of song that makes you want to hoist a beer with your buddies after a long shift, or maybe even start a revolution.

Of course, it helps that Deck is the real deal. This isn’t some trust-fund kid playing dress-up as a blue-collar hero – Deck has lived the life he sings about, and it shows in every gritty, heartfelt note. When he sings “I’ve been fired up, I’ve been kicked down / But I won’t stay on the ground,” you believe him, because you know he’s been there.

“Fired Up” is more than just a great song – it’s a testament to the power of music to give voice to the voiceless, to shine a light on the struggles of the working class and inspire us to fight for a better world. It’s a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there’s always hope, always a reason to keep pushing forward.

So crank up the volume, sing along at the top of your lungs, and let Jared Deck’s “Fired Up” be the soundtrack to your own blue-collar rebellion. Because when the working class rises up, there’s nothing in this world that can stop us.