Stronger
Rising Above: Megan McKenna's Anthem of Resilience
Lyrics
when I was young
Reflecting on a past time of youth
you always told me
Received advice to pursue aspirations
to follow my dreams
Encouragement to chase dreams persistently
even when the world
Persistence despite external challenges
is trying to tear me down
Facing adversity from the world
and when I fall
Experiencing setbacks and failures
I feel you with me
Feeling a supportive presence during tough times
I know you’re with me
Awareness of continued support
here in my heart
Emotional connection and support in the heart
when it’s time to stop
Recognizing the need to pause and reflect
and feel like I’ve had enough
Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted
let the world go around like a carousel
Comparing life to a carousel, with ups and downs
I’m a’ jump off here
Choosing to step off the carousel
you promised me
Recalling a promise of reassurance
That I’ll be ok
Assurance of overcoming difficulties
I’ll find my way
Believing in finding one's own path
And the weakest days
Turning points of vulnerability leading to strength
make me stronger
Strength gained from challenging moments
The pages I’ve turned
Reflecting on past experiences and lessons
the doors that I’ve walked through
Passing through various life opportunities
Everything’s changed
Acknowledging change while retaining identity
But you remain so much of who I am
Personal characteristics of stubbornness and bravery
Stubborn and brave
Enduring challenges with determination
Endlessly faceing
Persevering in the face of difficulties
Days when just everything
Coping with days of turmoil
Is Falling apart
Everything seems to be falling apart
when it’s time to stop
Feeling the need to pause and reflect again
and feel like I’ve had enough
Experiencing fatigue and weariness
let the world go around like a carousel
Comparing life to a carousel once more
I’m a’ jump off here
Choosing to step off the carousel again
you promised me
Recalling a promise of reassurance once more
I’ll be ok
Assurance of overcoming difficulties again
I’ll find my way
Believing in finding one's own path again
And the weakest days
Turning points of vulnerability leading to strength again
make me stronger
Strength gained from challenging moments again
I’m breaking through
Breaking through challenges
Knowing you -
Acknowledging a supportive presence
are my angel
Recognizing someone as a guardian angel
when it’s time to stop
Feeling the need to pause and reflect once more
and feel like I’ve had enough
Experiencing fatigue and weariness again
And the worlds going round like a carousel
Comparing life to a carousel yet again
I’m a close my eyes
Choosing to close one's eyes in contemplation
And through the silence hear you say
Listening through the silence for reassurance
That I’ll find my way
Assurance of finding one's way in the silence
And the weakest days
Turning points of vulnerability leading to strength in silence
Will make me stronger
Strength gained from challenging moments in silence
And the weakest days
Turning points of vulnerability leading to strength once more
Make me stronger
Strength gained from challenging moments once more
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