Cost of Life

Embracing Life's Challenges: Tim Hicks' "Cost of Life" Explained
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Lyrics

Curveballs, fastballs

Refers to unexpected challenges and challenges that are difficult to hit.

Long shots, close calls

Describes improbable situations and near misses or narrow escapes.

If ya in the game ya dang sure see it all

Implies that those actively participating in life's challenges witness a variety of experiences.

Lowest of lows, highest of highs

Expresses the extreme highs and lows encountered in life.

You'll taste the dirt, touch the sky

Suggests experiencing failure (tasting the dirt) and success (touching the sky).

Ya dodge a few, take one or two on the jaw

Indicates avoiding some challenges but facing others with resilience.

Thats the cost of life when youre goin for broke

Highlights that facing challenges is an inherent part of life.

You stay on the grind like it aint no joke

Emphasizes the continuous and serious effort required in pursuing goals.

Make ya own bed, make ya own luck

Encourages taking responsibility for one's actions and outcomes.

Get knocked down, ya get right back up

Stresses the importance of resilience and perseverance after setbacks.

Ya might find yourself

Suggests that challenges may lead to self-discovery.

Goin through hell For a little heaven down the road

Implies enduring difficulties in anticipation of future rewards or happiness.

Thats the cost of life

Reiterates that facing challenges is an integral aspect of life.

When youre goin for brokeTo make it right

Associates challenges with striving for success and making things right.

To prove em wrong

Expresses the motivation to prove critics or doubters wrong.

To dance your dance

Encourages expressing oneself authentically and pursuing personal goals.

To sing your songs

Encourages pursuing one's passions, such as music or creativity.

Gotta be tough Gotta be strong

Stresses the importance of resilience and strength in facing challenges.

Cause There'll be sticks

Symbolizes obstacles or challenges that one may encounter.

And there'll be stones

Indicates the presence of criticism or negativity along the journey.

Go all in all out

Encourages taking bold and unconventional actions, facing less-traveled paths.

Burn down aroad less rode down

Symbolizes facing challenges with determination and courage.

Keep ya headlights glory bound

Suggests staying focused on the positive and hopeful aspects of the journey.

Come on come on Here we go now

Encourages moving forward with enthusiasm and determination.

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