Do or Die
Surviving Life's Storms: A Do or Die Philosophy by Deana Carter
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I'm sitting in the middle of the kitchen floor
I am currently in a challenging situation, contemplating my circumstances.
Wondering how I'm gonna make it to the store
I am pondering how to manage the task of going to the store.
Trying to make it through another week,
Struggling to endure another week without receiving payment.
I didn't get paid
Reflecting on the financial strain of not getting paid.
I feel a little hand rest on my sleeve
My child places a hand on my sleeve, providing comfort.
My little boy's voice, so soft and sweet
My son speaks gently, reassuring me that we have all we need and will be fine.
He says, "Mama, we got all we need
He emphasizes that our essentials are covered.
"We're gonna be okay"
Expressing optimism that things will improve.
How we learn to live without
Learning to cope without certain things is part of life's challenges.
Is when we learn to live
True living involves adapting to and overcoming difficulties.
So do or die, laugh or cry
Embracing a mindset of taking action or facing the consequences, finding humor or expressing sorrow.
This is just a temporary storm that's blowing by
Assuring that the current difficult phase is temporary and will pass.
Sink or swim, lose or win
Choosing to either endure challenges or succeed, emphasizing the need for extraordinary efforts.
It takes the extraordinary to change the world we're in
Signifying that significant changes require exceptional actions.
I could sit around and think about all the reasons why
Contemplating reasons for challenges but recognizing the need for action.
It's do or die
Reiterating the importance of making a decisive choice in challenging situations.
I heard about a man from Galilee
Referencing a man from Galilee (Jesus) who sacrificed for others.
Who laid down his life for you and me
Highlighting the selfless act of giving one's life for others.
He never said a word about the pain
Not dwelling on the pain involved in such sacrifices.
Man, I want to feel a love like that
Expressing a desire for a deep and selfless love.
And the will to give away everything I have
Willingness to give up possessions for the greater good and find inner peace.
And find some peace in my heart, and not complain
Aspiring to achieve tranquility in the heart without complaining.
When we learn to love like that
When we learn to love selflessly, we truly start living.
Is when we learn to live
Reiterating that genuine living involves practicing unconditional love.
So do or die, laugh or cry
Encouraging a mindset of taking action or expressing emotions in challenging times.
This is just a temporary storm that's blowing by
Assuring that difficulties are temporary and will pass.
Sink or swim, lose or win
Emphasizing the need for exceptional efforts to change the world.
It takes the extraordinary to change the world we're in
Highlighting the transformative power of extraordinary actions.
We could sit around and think about a million reasons why
Considering numerous reasons for challenges but underscoring the need for decisive action.
It's do or die
Reiterating the importance of making a choice in challenging situations.
We can sit it out or turn around and give it one more try
We can either abstain from challenges or make another attempt; it's a critical decision.
It's do or die
Stressing the critical nature of the decision to take action or face the consequences.
I'm sitting in the middle of the kitchen floor
Repetition of the initial situation, reinforcing the theme of making critical decisions.
How I'm going to make it to the store
Reiterating the challenge of going to the store and emphasizing the importance of decisive actions.
It's do or die
Summarizing the overall theme of facing challenges and making crucial decisions.
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