SOUL SURVIVOR
Journey of Resilience: C.S. Armstrong's Soul Survivor
Lyrics
Yeah-yo
Expression of affirmation or acknowledgment.
Soul survivor (yeah)
Identifying as a survivor of challenges, particularly on a spiritual or emotional level.
Soul survivor (yeah)
Reiteration of being a survivor, emphasizing resilience.
God and my mama was my only providers (yeah)
God and the speaker's mother were the primary sources of support or sustenance.
Came up hard, had to learn quick
Background of a difficult upbringing and the necessity to quickly adapt and learn.
Just how to be a soul survivor, ooh, Lord
Acknowledgment of being a survivor with a plea to the Lord for guidance.
One thing about God's kids is
Characterizing individuals as God's children, suggesting a divine connection.
You can never deny us (ooh, Lord, ah)
Asserting that God's children cannot be denied, expressing confidence and strength.
So, I had to be a soul survivor now
Affirming the speaker's current status as a soul survivor.
Said, I had to be a soul, ha, survivor, ha
Repetition for emphasis on the necessity of being a soul survivor.
Soul survivor (Lord), ha
Reiteration of being a soul survivor with a religious reference.
God and my mama was my only providers
Recalling that God and the speaker's mother were the sole providers.
I came up hard, had to learn early
Reflecting on a challenging upbringing and the early learning experiences.
Just how to be a soul survivor, ha
Restating the theme of being a soul survivor, emphasizing resilience.
One thing about God's kids is you can never deny us
Reaffirming that God's children cannot be denied, seeking divine approval.
Ooh, Lord
An exclamation expressing a deep emotional connection with the divine.
So, I had to be a soul, soul survivor, ooh, Lord
Reaffirming the commitment to being a soul survivor with a plea for divine support.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Expression of strong affirmation and agreement.
Soul survivor (soul survivor)
Reiteration of being a soul survivor, emphasizing the essence of survival.
Soul survivor (yeah, yeah)
Continuation of the theme, highlighting the persistence of survival.
Yeah, soul survivor (soul survivor), hmm
Emphasizing the identity as a soul survivor, possibly with a sense of pride.
God and my mama was my only providers
Reaffirming the pivotal role of God and the speaker's mother as providers.
Came up hard
Recalling a challenging upbringing or past difficulties.
So, I had to be a soul survivor (soul survivor)
Reiterating the speaker's status as a soul survivor, emphasizing strength.
One thing about God's kids
Highlighting the undeniable nature of God's children, asserting resilience.
You can never deny us (yeah)
Reaffirming the speaker's identity as a soul survivor with unwavering confidence.
So, I had to be a soul survivor, survivor (soul survivor)
Continuation of the theme of being a soul survivor, expressing determination.
I had to be a soul survivor (soul survivor)
Reiteration of the speaker's commitment to being a soul survivor.
Can I bother you, what direction you're going?
Possibly asking about the direction or purpose of someone's life or journey.
It's been a long road from here, looking for something
Reflecting on the challenges and experiences of a long journey, searching for something.
I was smooth-ridin' on down my road, eh-yeah
Describing a smooth ride along the speaker's own path or journey.
Can I bother you, what direction you going?
Repeating the inquiry about the direction of someone's life or journey.
Been a long road from here, I'm looking for something
Reiterating the challenges of a long journey and the search for something meaningful.
I was smooth-ridin' goin' down my road, eh-eh-yeah
Repeating the description of a smooth ride along the speaker's own road or journey.
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