Pride
Unveiling the Radiance Within: Arrested Development's Anthem of Resilience
Lyrics
My skin could never no curse, no it can't
Emphasizes the speaker's pride in their skin, rejecting any negative associations or curses.
I wear it like a prom tuxedo
Compares wearing their skin to wearing a formal tuxedo, suggesting a sense of dignity and pride.
I wear my hair as if its the sun and...
Expresses pride in their hair, likening it to the sun and emphasizing its significance.
Each and every dread is a powerful light ray
Portrays each dreadlock as a powerful and positive element, possibly representing strength and enlightenment.
Never wanted things to be in reverse 'cause
Rejects the idea of reversing or undoing aspects of their identity or life.
God makes waves wise travellers so
Connects personal experiences to divine guidance, suggesting a spiritual perspective on life's journey.
My views of this world are ever growing
Highlights the speaker's evolving perspectives on the world.
Thus ever growing is the way one must view me
States that the way others perceive the speaker should also evolve along with their personal growth.
A soul of conviction unjustly convicted
Describes the speaker as someone with strong convictions who has faced unjust accusations.
Happy tv commercials and bi-racial shows
Comments on the media's portrayal of happiness and diversity in TV commercials and shows.
The smell of reality still burns my nose
Indicates that the harsh reality contrasts with the idealized images portrayed in the media.
Not content until it smells like a rose
Expresses a desire for life to be as pleasant as the smell of a rose.
Whether it's in syle to keep the fight
Addresses the idea of whether it's fashionable or socially acceptable to continue fighting for one's beliefs.
I tread these waters and make my waves yes I do
Asserts the speaker's determination to make a positive impact despite challenges.
And I will fight until my dying day
Declares an unwavering commitment to the fight for justice or personal beliefs until death.
And even after that my ghost resides with pride
Suggests that even in death, the speaker's spirit will persist with pride.
Forward ever backward never
Expresses a forward-looking mindset and a refusal to regress or retreat.
Day by day these trials I trod
Acknowledges the daily challenges faced, indicating resilience and persistence.
Always triumphant never fail
Affirms a consistent pattern of triumph over difficulties, rejecting failure.
We've come too far to turn back now
Reflects on the progress made and the commitment to continue forward without turning back.
I won't turn back I move
Declares a determination to keep moving forward without looking back.
My blood is thicker than the waters of any flood
Symbolizes the strength of familial bonds, emphasizing their resilience compared to external challenges.
Here I am facing the almighty herself
Confronts a powerful entity, possibly a metaphor for facing challenges or societal expectations.
If she approves then I am saved
Connects salvation to gaining approval from a higher power or authority.
Clear of trouble is the path I pave
Expresses a commitment to paving a trouble-free path for future generations.
For generations to walk and run
Envisions creating a path for future generations to walk and run, emphasizing endurance.
Whether it's in style to keep the fight
Reiterates the question of whether it's fashionable to continue the fight for one's beliefs.
I tread these waters and make waves God knows
Reaffirms the speaker's determination to make waves, acknowledging divine support.
And I will fight until my dying day
Restates the commitment to fighting for beliefs until death.
And even after that my ghost resides with pride
Reiterates the idea that even after death, the speaker's spirit will persist with pride.
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