I Won't Stop
Unyielding Resolve: Battling Shadows in 'I Won't Stop' by Kelly McMichael
Lyrics
Was it that I was so new?
Reflecting on whether the speaker's newness played a role in a situation.
Was it my unshaved legs?
Suggesting self-consciousness about unshaved legs as a potential factor.
He’s got knives in his eyes for no one but me
Describing someone with hostility in their eyes directed solely at the speaker.
Every word I get out
Expressing difficulty in communicating; words being misunderstood or distorted.
Gets caught or twisted around
Communication challenges, with words being misconstrued or manipulated.
He’s got a filter that makes me wilt but
Describing a negative influence or criticism that weakens the speaker.
He’s got a filter that makes me wilt but
Repeating the idea of a negative influence causing the speaker to wither.
I won’t stop, until I win
Expressing determination to persist until achieving success.
I won’t stop until he’s gone
Reiterating the resolve to continue until the source of conflict is removed.
He stands back at my face
Describing someone standing defiantly against the speaker, blocking their positivity.
Cutting all of my light
Symbolizing the obstructive force as diminishing the speaker's light or happiness.
Franky, I’ve been waiting for ya
Anticipating the arrival of someone named Franky, possibly seeking support.
Franky, I’ve been waiting for ya
Repeating the anticipation of Franky's arrival for assistance or companionship.
And I won’t stop, until I win
Restating the commitment to persist until achieving victory.
I won’t stop until he’s gone
Reiterating the determination to continue until the opposing force is gone.
Well I went over everything to find what I did wrong
Recalling a thorough self-examination to understand perceived wrongs.
But he was making up all of the bad things that he saw
Pointing out that the antagonist fabricated negative aspects to justify their actions.
And I tried to be nice for so long but I don’t deserve this
Expressing frustration at being kind for an extended period without deserving mistreatment.
It’s not working, and someone has to leave but it’s not me
Acknowledging the need for someone to leave the situation, but asserting it shouldn't be the speaker.
I won’t stop, until I win
Reaffirming the determination to persist until achieving success.
I won’t stop until he’s gone
Reiterating the commitment to continue until the antagonist is no longer present.
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