Wayside
Rising Above: Navigating Life's Invisible Struggles with Rogue Rodney
Lyrics
Wayside ooh whoa whoa ooh whoa whoa
Expressing a melodic refrain, setting the tone for the song.
Wayside ooh whoa whoa ooh whoa whoa
Reiteration of the melodic refrain, emphasizing its significance.
Fighting this invisible war it ain't easy
Describing the challenge of facing an unseen and difficult conflict.
Wo wo whoa
A vocalization adding emotional emphasis to the previous line.
It's even harder when you don't even know it exists yea
Highlighting the increased difficulty when unaware of the existence of the war.
Yea yea yea
Repeating affirmative sounds, possibly conveying agreement or understanding.
You gotta be sober minded it's the sign of the times
Encouraging a clear and focused mindset in the midst of challenges.
There's no need to run
Advising against the instinct to flee from difficulties.
Wake up in the morning I'm joyful cuz I know
Expressing morning joy rooted in the knowledge of a dependable source of help.
Where my help comes from
Emphasizing the reliability of the source of assistance.
I don't hang out by the
Unfinished thought, possibly leading to a specific location or action.
Wayside ooh whoa whoa ooh whoa whoa
Reiteration of the melodic refrain, reinforcing its importance.
Wayside ooh whoa whoa ooh whoa whoa
Continuation of the melodic refrain for emphasis.
Everyone falls everyone makes mistakes
Acknowledging the universality of mistakes and falls in life.
But you can't get back up if you don't have what it takes
Stressing the importance of possessing the necessary qualities to rise again.
Ain't no luck or no magic potion that gives me resilience
Rejecting luck or magic, highlighting the role of resilience.
I know where I find the answers
Identifying a source of strength in personal beliefs or values.
The words that give my strength
Referring to empowering words as a source of strength.
I don't hang out by the
Recalling the refrain, emphasizing the avoidance of a specific location or state.
Wayside ooh whoa whoa ooh whoa whoa
Reiteration of the melodic refrain, underscoring its thematic significance.
Wayside ooh whoa whoa ooh whoa whoa
Continuation of the melodic refrain, maintaining its prominence.
Power, a sound mind and discipline
Listing qualities—power, sound mind, and discipline—as essential attributes.
No fear don't occupy the space I'm in
Asserting the absence of fear in the current state of being.
Breaking addiction, fulfil the mission
Expressing determination to overcome addiction and fulfill a personal mission.
My name is written
Suggesting a sense of significance or recognition through the mention of a written name.
I don't hang out by the
Returning to the refrain, emphasizing avoidance of a specific location or situation.
Wayside ooh whoa whoa ooh whoa whoa
Reiteration of the melodic refrain, maintaining its thematic importance.
Wayside ooh whoa whoa ooh whoa whoa
Continuation of the melodic refrain, reinforcing its emotional resonance.
Wayside ooh whoa whoa ooh whoa whoa
Repetition of the melodic refrain, emphasizing its lasting impact.
Wayside ooh whoa whoa ooh whoa whoa
Final repetition of the melodic refrain, leaving a lasting impression.
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