Ain't gone yet
True and Loud: Defying Conformity with Kiko & the Blues Refugees
Lyrics
I'd rather be true than make you feel good
I prioritize honesty over providing comfort
I'd rather be true than make you feel good
Reiteration of the preference for truth over pleasing
'Cause a lie is easy
Highlighting the simplicity of lying
And easy ain't right
Stating that what is easy is not necessarily right
So I'm gonna set you straight tonight
Expressing the intent to confront and be honest
I'd rather be true than make you feel good
Reiteration of the preference for truth over pleasing
I'd rather shout loud than live inside the crowd
Choosing outspokenness over conformity
I'd rather shout loud than live inside this crowd
Reiteration of the preference for being loud and true
'Cause to make yourself heard
Emphasizing the necessity of making noise to be heard
You have to make noise
Stating the need to be bold in expressing oneself
You can't be affraid to raise your voice
Encouraging the courage to raise one's voice
And if you have to shout
Advocating for taking ownership of one's actions
Own all you get
Emphasizing the importance of being loud and genuine
'Cause if loud is gone
Suggesting that being bold is not a thing of the past
I ain't gone yet
Asserting persistence and not giving up
Taught to be compliant
Describing a history of being taught to conform
Brunt down, non defiant
Emphasizing a lack of defiance in the past
Pushed through beat down halls
Referring to difficult experiences
Never meant for giants
Expressing a feeling of being unfit for greatness
Said I should be grateful
Rejecting the idea of being grateful for unfavorable circumstances
But hell, I ain't buying it
Emphasizing the rejection of a forced perspective
And today the road is shorter
Not dwelling on the past but looking forward
Than what's left behind
Expressing anticipation for future opportunities
I covet the marvels ahead that I may find
Desiring to explore exciting prospects ahead
So when the end of me comes
Expressing a wish for a stylish end
Let it be in style
Desiring to maintain a sense of style even at the end
And though haggard and threadbare I may feel
Acknowledging potential wear and tear but valuing individuality
I'm certain it would be a crime
Asserting the importance of not compromising one's essence
To waive not my will to shine
Stressing the commitment to shine despite challenges
Cause even weathered twisted and tortured vines
Even when weathered, there is potential for something beautiful
we'll bear fragrante and delicate wine
Metaphorically comparing challenges to the creation of fine wine
I'd rather be in chains than livin' like a fool
Prefering to face difficulties rather than living foolishly
I'd rather be in chains than livin' like a fool
Reiteration of the preference for facing challenges head-on
Things have to change and to get the job done
Recognizing the need for change and taking decisive action
Sometimes you have to bring the heat on
Advocating for applying pressure when necessary
And if tough is hard it's worse to regret
Accepting that toughness is required, but regret is worse
If gone is wrong
Stating that persisting, even when difficult, is the right choice
I ain't gone yet
Reiteration of the determination to persist and endure
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