build a bridge
Build a Bridge: Rise Above Regret with Ashley Cooke's Empowering Anthem
Lyrics
(He always tries to play the victim in the situation)
Expressing that someone consistently portrays themselves as the victim in various situations.
(And you don't get to be the victim)
Highlighting that playing the victim is not a legitimate position to hold.
And the person hurting people at the same time)
Describing a person who is causing harm to others while playing the victim simultaneously.
(Absolutely, it's like, dude, like get over yourself)
Encouraging the individual to move on and stop self-pitying.
(Realize that you're in the wrong)
Advising to acknowledge one's mistakes and take responsibility for being in the wrong.
Let your tears be a river
Suggesting that tears should flow freely, like a river, as a form of emotional release.
And let it run through the night
Encouraging the expression of emotions throughout the night.
Take a look in the mirror
Prompting self-reflection by looking in the mirror and admitting genuine effort.
And tell it you really tried
Acknowledging sincere attempts at self-improvement.
Can you hear the world's smallest violin playing for you
Metaphorically alluding to the world's smallest violin, implying that the person's problems are not significant.
Yeah, that's the sound of nobody out there feeling sorry for you
Indicating the lack of sympathy or pity from others towards the individual's situation.
Build a bridge
Encouraging the construction of a metaphorical bridge as a symbol of moving on from difficulties.
And get over it, get over it
Emphasizing the importance of overcoming challenges and not dwelling on them.
You made your bed
Stating that the person is responsible for the situation they find themselves in.
You know you did, you know you did, you know you did it
Reiterating self-accountability for the choices made.
To yourself you can't blame anybody else in this
Asserting that blame cannot be placed on others; it is a self-created situation.
Build a bridge and get over it, get over it, get over it
Re-emphasizing the need to build a metaphorical bridge and move forward.
Let your pride be the shovel
Using pride as a tool to dig oneself out of a situation.
And let your lies be the bricks
Characterizing lies as the building blocks of the problems one faces.
You can keep all your apologies and empty promises
Rejecting insincere apologies and unfulfilled promises as worthless.
Can you hear the world's smallest violin playing for you
Repeating the metaphor of the world's smallest violin, underscoring the lack of sympathy from others.
Yeah, that's the sound of nobody out there feeling sorry for you
Emphasizing the absence of pity for the person's situation.
Build a bridge
Reiterating the advice to construct a metaphorical bridge for personal growth.
And get over it, get over it
Encouraging the act of moving beyond difficulties and challenges.
You made your bed
Acknowledging personal responsibility for the consequences of one's actions.
You know you did, you know you did, you know you did it
Repeating the acknowledgment of self-blame for the situation.
To yourself you can't blame anybody else in this
Emphasizing that blaming others is not justified; the responsibility lies with oneself.
Build a bridge and get over it, get over it, get over it
Reiterating the need to build a metaphorical bridge and move forward.
(Get over it, over it, over it, over it, over it)
Stressing the importance of getting over the situation.
Build a bridge (get over it, over it, over it, over it, over it)
Repeating the advice to build a bridge and move beyond the challenges.
And get over it, get over it, get over it
Encouraging the act of overcoming difficulties and not dwelling on them.
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