Lyrics
I'm gonna beat you in this human race
Expresses determination to succeed in life's competition.
How's a guy get out there with so much to face
Reflects on facing significant challenges despite efforts.
I'm a cat in a cage in a rat parade
Feeling trapped in a situation similar to a helpless animal.
I should stay at home
Considering isolation as a means of avoiding problems.
And know no one I know
Intention to disconnect from familiar connections.
I can run pretty fast
Confidence in abilities but acknowledging others' superior skills.
But so can so many people better than that
Comparing personal capabilities to those of many others.
What's wrong with us
Ruminating on societal issues or human flaws.
We've gotta open our doors
Advocating for openness and inclusivity.
Sleep on floors
Willingness to endure hardships for aspirations.
And wish for more more more
Desire for continuous improvement and success.
Ain't nobody gonna bring me down
Asserts resilience against negative influences or criticism.
Ain't nobody gonna steal my song
Protecting one's creativity and personal expression.
Ain't nobody gonna bring me down
Reinforcing resilience against external negativity.
I'm gonna take the long road there
Choosing a more challenging path over an easier but unsatisfying one.
If the short way means I'm settling
Refusing to settle for less and aiming for better.
Because I'm one who takes his victory
Belief in achieving success through patience and pride.
By his patience and his pride
Emphasizing that enduring struggles makes success worthwhile.
A moment
A brief period of suffering for a greater purpose.
Of this torment
The hardship faced that validates the journey.
Makes it worth it
Finding satisfaction in overcoming difficulties.
When I see how the story ends: I've made it
Reflecting on the eventual triumph despite challenges.
I turn the radio on to the saddest songs
Seeking solace in melancholic music, reminiscing.
The memories haunt me
Past memories haunting the present.
The stereo taunts me
Feeling provoked or teased by the music's association with memories.
I'm turning down the volume
Choosing to control the influence of past memories.
Singing my own song
Embracing personal creation and expression over past associations.
Cause I'm so much stronger
Asserting personal resilience and strength.
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