Olympian
Unyielding Resilience: Embracing Life's Trials through 'Olympian'
Lyrics
Said you gotta hold on
Repetition emphasizes the importance of holding on, possibly in the face of adversity.
Said you gotta hold on
-Said you gotta hold on
-Said you gotta hold on
-Said you gotta hold on
-Said you gotta hold on
-The type of fortitude forged from falling apart flesh
Describes a resilient spirit formed through the experience of physical and emotional breakdown.
Liquid laced lung, them phlegm swims inside his chest
References the impact of a serious illness on the respiratory system.
Blood test positive, odds of finding a spouse minimal
Positive blood test result, low chance of finding a life partner due to the diagnosis.
HIV be clipping the wings of an ex-criminal
HIV affecting the possibilities and dreams of a former criminal.
Stage-four surgery won't make a difference, call the family
A dire medical situation where surgery may not be effective, requiring family support.
Hoping and hoping, let me know how it goes
Expressing hope and anticipation, awaiting news about a situation.
In the hands on with a broken nose
Imagery of being in a confrontation with a broken nose, facing challenges head-on.
Your bones'll give up but you better not, though
Encouragement to endure, even when the body is giving up.
The real you is permanent with a perfected purpose
Emphasizes the enduring and purposeful nature of the true self.
Treasure in clay vessels, don't let this body fool you
Metaphorically underscores the value within oneself despite physical limitations.
Woman found the power to push out of her a human
Highlights the strength of women in giving birth to a child.
Seven miscarriages carrying planet on left hip
A woman's resilience after multiple miscarriages, carrying the weight of the world.
You are more than your bones, if you don't know that, get hip
Asserts that one's worth goes beyond physical existence.
Don't you stop now, baby
Encouragement to persevere, framed with Olympic imagery, suggesting strength and endurance.
Show your fight now, baby
-You're an Olympian, baby
-You can't quit now
-You want peace, well, that means war
-Don't lose heart in what you're fighting for
-You want strength, well, that means pain
-Now it's you against everything
-(You're an Olympian) Did you hear me?
-(You're an Olympian) Sing it with me!
-(You're an Olympian) Keep on fighting!
-(You're an Olympian) Yeah!
-And he looking at his knees bleeding like "I don't believe you"
Describes a person examining their injuries, expressing disbelief.
Standing in the mirror like "boy, that team needs you"
Reflection on personal importance within a team, feeling needed.
And the torn-up Achilles getting that squad to the playoffs
Despite a severe injury (torn Achilles), contributing to the team's success.
And the doc say that six months your leg, you gotta stay off
Medical advice to rest, conflicting with the desire to contribute to the team.
And he can't shake them headaches
Depicts a person facing withdrawal symptoms while detoxing, struggling physically.
Detoxing on OxyContin, he shivers and he quakes
-She ain't got retirement, a lifelong wage worker
Portrays a person disliking their work environment but encouraged to persevere.
Hates her environment and I don't blame her
-But hold on!
Reiterates the call to hold on in difficult situations.
Don't you stop now, baby
Repetition of encouragement with the theme of strength, endurance, and fighting against adversities.
Show your fight now, baby
-You're an Olympian, baby
-You can't quit now
-You want peace, well, that means war
-Don't lose heart in what you're fighting for
-You want strength, well, that means pain
-Now it's you against everything
-(You're an Olympian) Did you hear me?
-(You're an Olympian) Sing it with me!
-(You're an Olympian) Keep on fighting!
-(You're an Olympian) Yeah!
-I will hold on
Firm commitment to holding on, echoing the initial repetition.
I will hold on
-I will hold on
-I will hold on
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