Son Be Strong
Rise Above: Embracing Strength in Life's Journey
Lyrics
When I was a young boy
Reflecting on childhood experiences.
My father sat me down on his knee
Father imparting wisdom or advice to the speaker.
He said there’s two kinds of people
Introduction of two distinct types of people.
And there ain’t no in between
No middle ground between the two types.
Either you’re stepped on
Describing one type as being mistreated.
A tool for someone else
Characterizing one type as a tool for others.
Or you get your boots on
Encouragement to take initiative and face challenges.
And climb that hill yourself
Advocating self-reliance and determination.
And he said
Continuation of father's advice.
Son be strong
Encouraging resilience and strength.
Don’t let em see when you’re wrong
Advising not to show vulnerability.
Son be strong
Reiteration of the call to be strong.
It don’t matter if you ain’t right
Emphasizing the importance of strength, even if not always right.
Now time’s getting tougher
Acknowledging increasing challenges over time.
Less and less space on that hill
Reference to limited opportunities or space for success.
And I had to keep lying
Compromising integrity to meet financial obligations.
So I could pay the bills
Highlighting the struggle to pay bills.
What a success now
Reflection on achieving success, possibly materialistic.
In my big new fancy car
Enjoying the fruits of success, such as a fancy car.
I can see all my boot-prints
Acknowledging the impact on others who didn't succeed.
On the men who never made it this far.
Observing the consequences of personal achievements.
Should I say
Possible hesitation or reflection on previous advice.
Son be strong
Reiteration of the call to be strong.
Don’t let em see
Emphasizing the need to hide weaknesses.
When you’re wrong
Advising on maintaining a strong facade.
Son be strong
Expressing confidence in overcoming challenges.
You’ll be alright
Assurance that things will be okay.
Maybe there’s more choices to find
Contemplation on exploring alternative choices in life.
Maybe I should’ve let myself cry
Regret over suppressing emotions or vulnerability.
Broken lives and faces
Reflection on the impact of past decisions on lives and places.
In my childhood places
Reference to childhood locations with broken lives and faces.
I was the sucker the whole time
Recognition of personal shortcomings or naivety.
So I’ll say
Reiterating the importance of strength, even when wrong.
Son be strong
Encouraging resilience despite being wrong at times.
Strong enough to be wrong
Reiteration of the call to be strong.
Son be strong
Advising to be strong enough to accept and learn from mistakes.
You’ll be alright
Confidence that everything will be okay.
Son be strong
Encouraging strength to acknowledge and rectify mistakes.
Strong enough to be wrong
Reiteration of the call to be strong.
Son be strong
Assurance that everything will be alright.
You’ll be alright
Final reassurance of a positive outcome.
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