Gold
Golden Resilience: Embracing Strength Amid Adversity
Lyrics
I've got scars and I've got lines
I have physical and emotional scars.
They are souvenirs from harder times
These scars are reminders of challenging experiences.
I punched out the glass when it got in my way
I reacted aggressively to obstacles, breaking glass in my way.
I could see out but it would not let me stray
Although I could see beyond the obstacle, it prevented me from going off course.
I've been working twice as hard as everybody else
I've been putting in double the effort compared to others.
I was running so fast I out ran myself
I was moving so fast that I surpassed my own limits.
Just trying to be heard stand out from the crowd
Striving to be noticed and distinct in a crowd.
See what comes out of me when I'm turned up loud
Discovering my true self when expressing loudly.
Mama don't you worry about me I'll be fine
Assuring my mother not to worry, as I'll be fine.
My tears come as easy as I leave them behind
I am emotionally resilient, shedding tears easily but moving on.
I won't be bought I won't be sold
Rejecting being controlled or influenced by external forces.
I'll be alright mama cause you made me out of gold
Reassurance that I'll be fine because my mother crafted me strong like gold.
When I grow up I want to be like you
Expressing a desire to emulate the strength of the mother.
I don't wanna act like those other guys do
Choosing not to adopt the behavior of others.
So braid my hair from the top of my head
Symbolic request to preserve innocence by braiding hair.
Cause I don't have time to deal with it
Expressing a lack of time to deal with unnecessary issues.
Mama don't you worry about me I'll be fine
Repeating the assurance to the mother that everything will be fine.
My tears come as easy as I leave them behind
Emphasizing emotional resilience, tears are fleeting.
I won't be bought I won't be sold
Reaffirming independence, refusing to be bought or sold.
I'll be alright mama cause you made me out of gold
Reiterating that the speaker will be alright because of their resilient nature.
I clipped my own wings I've tied my own hands
Acknowledging self-imposed limitations and restrictions.
I walked all the way home from the promised land
Returning from a place of promise, possibly disillusioned.
I put all back together when it all fell apart
Rebuilding after experiencing a personal breakdown.
I've given everything I've got with my whole heart
Giving everything with sincerity and commitment.
Mama don't you worry about me I'll be fine
Reassuring the mother once again about well-being.
My tears come as easy as I leave them behind
Reiterating the ease with which tears come and go.
I won't be bought I won't be sold
Declaring a steadfast refusal to be influenced by external forces.
I'll be alright mama cause you made me out of gold
Assuring the mother that everything will be alright due to their resilient nature.
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