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Remember Hannibal's march? Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Reflecting on Hannibal's march, acknowledging a challenging journey
Leaving elephant footprints and leading his boys across the Alps
Describing Hannibal's footsteps and leadership crossing the Alps
I think I know how he felt, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing empathy for Hannibal's feelings, possibly related to betrayal
Not just because it was tough, But the way his country eventually sold him out
Recognizing Hannibal's challenges and feeling sold out by his country
I think of what must have been his immense frustration.
Contemplating Hannibal's frustration in a distant land pursuing a prize
There in a land far away with the prize so close he could almost taste it
Imagining the proximity of success and the frustration of not achieving it
Only to hear his leaders say
Highlighting leaders' positive response despite potential betrayal
"Way to go! You did it! Even though you didn't really do it, though,
Mocking the leaders' praise for an incomplete achievement
Everybody here is feelin' right on!" (so I'll)
Deciding to celebrate with a drink despite undeserved praise
Drink a little, take a break, a break I didn't really need,
Indulging in a break, questioning its necessity but committing to move forward
But after that I know I'm goin' right on
Determined to continue despite unnecessary breaks
Remember the second World War? Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,
Recalling events of World War II, focusing on General George's struggles
A certain general George, he got in trouble for trying way too hard,
Understanding General George's determination and potential consequences
I think I know how he felt, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Empathizing with General George's intense focus on work
I know it sounds crazy but I tend to get too wrapped up in work
Acknowledging a shared frustration with General Patton
But me and Patton seem to share that immense frustration
Admitting to a megalomaniacal tendency and intense desire for success
(it's megalomaniacal I know)
Desiring success intensely, possibly at the cost of ignoring others
Wanting something so bad you can almost taste it
Expressing the overwhelming desire for a goal almost within reach
And dragged down by the voices from below (they say)
Feeling burdened by negative influences and criticisms from below
"Way to go! You're done! You've gone as far as you will ever go!
Mocking voices from below, praising an incomplete achievement
Everybody here is feelin' right on!"
Deciding to celebrate despite unwarranted acclaim
So I'll drink a little, take a break, a break I didn't really need
Choosing to drink and take a break, regardless of actual need
But after that I know I'm going right on!
Committing to continue the journey after the break
I know that I'm not alone
Acknowledging a sense of camaraderie and shared experiences
The treasure of my heart is calling on the telephone
Noting the importance of personal connections, possibly romantic
I've got my friends around me, they don't seem to hate me yet
Grateful for supportive friends who haven't turned against the speaker
My family lends me cash and they're not strict about the debt
Family providing financial support without strict conditions
And the world is a place where the most
Observing the world and emphasizing a life lesson about submission
Important thing you can learn is this:
Stressing the importance of humility and submission to a higher power
To submit to the will of the man upstairs
Encouraging humility and discouraging self-centeredness
And don't get too wrapped up in yourself
Considering the message as a humble prayer
And so I guess this is kind of an amateur prayer
Acknowledging the struggle for self-discovery and direction
For people trying to find their own way,
Offering a prayer for those trying to find their path
Or a request for strength and a reminder to resist
Seeking strength and advising resistance against negativity
What the well-meaning naysayers say when they say
Rejecting discouragement from well-meaning critics
"Way to go! You did it! Even though you didn't do it though!
Mocking praise for an incomplete achievement from naysayers
Everybody here is feelin' right on!"
Choosing to celebrate despite unwarranted acclaim
So I'll drink a little, take a break, a break I didn't really need.
Opting for a break and drink, even if not truly necessary
After that I know I'm going right on!
Committing to continue the journey after the break
"Way to go! You're done! You've gone as far as you will ever go!
Repeating the mockery of praise for an incomplete achievement
Everybody here is feelin' right on!"
Choosing to celebrate despite unwarranted acclaim
So I'll drink a little, take a break, a break I didn't really need.
Opting for a break and drink, even if not truly necessary
But after that I know I'm going right on!
Committing to continue the journey after the break
Right on!
Reiterating the determination to continue ("Right On!")
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