Lyrics
They say you get what you’re given
There is a common belief that you receive what fate gives you.
Don’t believe it, you get what you work for
Contrary to the belief in line 1, the singer suggests that you achieve what you put effort into.
Turned down by a million
The singer has faced rejection numerous times (turned down by a million).
Looking up, to a billion more
Despite past rejections, the singer remains optimistic and is looking forward to more opportunities (a billion more).
I’ve had to be strong for a long time now
The singer has been resilient and strong for an extended period.
People take advantage of the peace maker
The singer, as a peacemaker, has experienced people taking advantage of their peaceful nature.
Only uphill from here
Positive outlook: Things are improving and moving in an upward direction.
Only uphill from here
Reiteration of the positive outlook and progression.
Tear away, all the fear
Encouragement to remove and overcome fear.
Tear away, all the fear
Reiteration of the encouragement to overcome fear.
I’m hell of a, heroine, heroine
The singer identifies themselves as a powerful and resilient woman (heroine).
I’m hell of a, heroine, heroine
Reiteration of the singer's strength and resilience.
Believe in what makes you better
Encouragement to believe in what contributes to personal improvement.
Over deliver, cause after all
Advice to exceed expectations and go above and beyond.
It’s only us who can push us beyond the mountain top
Empowerment message: Only individuals themselves can overcome significant challenges.
Always been the black swan
The singer has always been unconventional or different (black swan).
Mama said you better embrace it
The singer's mother advises embracing uniqueness.
Only uphill from here
Reiteration of the positive outlook and progression.
Only uphill from here
-Tear away, all the fear
Encouragement to eliminate fear and obstacles.
Tear away, all the fear
Reiteration of the encouragement to eliminate fear.
I’m hell of a, heroine, heroine
Reiteration of the singer's identity as a powerful and resilient woman.
I’m hell of a, heroine, heroine
Reiteration of the singer's strength and resilience.
I’m hell of a, heroine, heroine
Further emphasis on the singer's strength and resilience.
I’m hell of a, heroine, heroine
Continued emphasis on the singer's strength and resilience.
Only uphill from here
Reiteration of the positive outlook and progression.
Only uphill from here
-Tear away, all the fear
Encouragement to eliminate fear and obstacles.
Tear away, all the fear
Reiteration of the encouragement to eliminate fear.
I’m hell of a, heroine, heroine
Reiteration of the singer's identity as a powerful and resilient woman.
I’m hell of a, heroine, heroine
Reiteration of the singer's strength and resilience.
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