Believer
Unyielding Belief: Major Lazer's Anthem of Resilience and Triumph
Lyrics
When the valley couldn't hold me, they throw me in the river
Facing challenges in life symbolized by the valley, and people tried to get rid of the speaker by throwing them into the river.
Thinking I would drown, but man, ah, good swimmer, whoa
The expectation was that the speaker would drown in the river, but they proved to be a strong swimmer, overcoming difficulties.
When the river didn't drown me, they throw me in the fire
Despite surviving the river, adversaries continued by throwing the speaker into the fire, but the fire had no harmful effect on them.
But the fire just cool, I could never burn, oh
The speaker emphasizes their resilience, stating that they cannot be burned by the fire; suggesting inner strength and invincibility.
'Cause I'm a believer, I'm a believer
Repetition of "I'm a believer" reinforces the speaker's strong faith or confidence in themselves and their ability to overcome challenges.
I'm a believer, I'm a believer
-Hold up, pull up
Expression of confidence and readiness for any situation, suggesting a proactive and assertive attitude.
'Cause I'm a
-Freetown is my family (my family)
Identification with Freetown, emphasizing familial bonds and a sense of unity with the Caribbean; pride in roots and resistance to being controlled.
Whole Caribbean follow we (follow we)
-Evergreen like the forest be
-Terrible, they can't manage me
-Africa, no apology
-'Cause I'm a
Reiteration of being a believer, underlining the speaker's unwavering confidence and determination.
When the valley couldn't hold me, they throw me in the river
Recalling the river metaphor, emphasizing resilience and the idea that challenges make the speaker stronger; anticipating a victorious outcome.
Thinking I would drown, but man, ah, good swimmer, whoa
-They say hotter the battle, yeah, we dance when we conquer
-It's been forever, it won't be much longer
-Stand firm, you will be much stronger, oh
Encouragement to stand firm in the face of challenges, with the promise that strength will increase over time.
I'm a believer, I'm a believer
Repetition of "I'm a believer," emphasizing the speaker's unwavering belief in themselves and their ability to overcome obstacles.
I'm a believer, I'm a believer
-Freetown is my family
Reinforcement of familial and cultural ties, expressing resilience against challenges from rough seas, and a connection to Africa without any apologies.
Rough sea never bother me
-Whole Caribbean follow we
-Root deeper than a forestry
-Evergreen like the forest be
-Terrible, they can't manage me
-Africa, no apology
-Hold up, pull up
Reiteration of confidence and readiness, suggesting a proactive and assertive stance in the face of adversity.
Never fall down yet, don't digress
Emphasis on never falling down, facing tests with confidence, and handling situations without stress, further reinforcing the theme of resilience.
Put us against any test
-Yeah, no stress, aright
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