Stand Up
Rising Above: Embracing Life's Challenges with Street Dogs' 'Stand Up'
Lyrics
Loser, some times I feel, but I know it's not real
Expressing a sense of feeling like a loser, acknowledging the feeling is not genuine.
I've told myself this a million times before
Repeatedly reminding oneself of a certain belief or perspective.
Time and time again, I try to see things 'til the end
Continuously attempting to see things through to completion despite challenges.
But sometimes something seems to hold me right back to the ground
An obstacle or force that holds the individual back from progressing.
Over and over again, I think of what it could have been
Reflecting on missed opportunities and what could have been.
If I had kept my head on straight and out of the clouds
If the person had maintained focus and practicality, regret for not doing so.
This feeling inside of me, nowhere left to hide
Intense internal emotion with no place left to conceal it.
It's like a bomb waiting to explode inside of me
A powerful, potentially explosive emotion building up inside the person.
You've got to stand up for yourself
An urging call to take a stand and assert oneself.
Don't rely on no one else
Encouragement to be self-reliant and not depend on others.
Only you know where you stand in life
A reminder that only the individual knows their true position or status in life.
Go after your dreams
Encouragement to pursue one's aspirations and goals.
It's easier than it seems
Suggesting that achieving dreams is more achievable than it might seem.
Only you know where you stand in life
Reiteration that only the individual can truly understand their place in life.
Take some time to figure out just what it's all about
Advising to take time to comprehend the essence of life.
And keep on holding on to what's dear to you
Emphasizing the importance of holding onto what is valuable.
I think that in the end what it comes to my friend
Suggesting that, in the end, the key is to enjoy life and persevere.
Is to enjoy life and to keep on holding on and on
Encouraging the idea of enduring and persisting in life.
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