Take Off
Rising Above: The Grammers' Anthem of Resilience
Lyrics
Hey man are you still breathing
Addressing someone, inquiring about their current state of being alive
Pressure feels heavy on your chest
Feeling immense stress or burden on the chest
Every day you tried your best
Consistently attempted to do the best daily
Still your life turned to a mess
Despite efforts, life became chaotic or disordered
Hey man are you dragging yourself down
Asking if the person is bringing themselves down
The tiny hours turn to years
Short periods of time have transformed into long spans
It didn't mean much then but now it's everything
Things that seemed insignificant earlier are now of utmost importance
Hey man I'm trying to shape up for the take off
Expressing an attempt to improve oneself for an upcoming opportunity or event
I won't have to take the easy way out
Determined not to choose the effortless or simple path out
Hey man I'm trying to shape up for the take off
Striving to better oneself for a significant moment or advancement
We will push though and that's what it's all about
Emphasizing perseverance despite difficulties
Hey man standing in the shadow
Addressing someone who feels unnoticed or overlooked
In the dark you curse your own name
In a state of darkness, being critical of oneself
On your heart you held a gun
Metaphorically held responsibility or blame on oneself
When all went wrong and it all begun
When everything started going wrong, possibly hinting at the beginning of troubles
Was there any hope left for you
Questioning if there was any remaining optimism or prospect
Don't you lose self control
Advising not to lose control over oneself
It's so easy when the world seems so cold
Indicating vulnerability when the world feels unfeeling or harsh
Hey man I'm trying to shape up for the take off
Continuing efforts to prepare for a significant event or opportunity
I won't have to take the easy way out
Choosing not to opt for the simplest way out of a situation
Hey man I'm trying to shape up for the take off
Striving to improve oneself for a notable event or development
We will push though and that's what it's all about
Emphasizing the importance of perseverance and pushing through difficulties
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