I've Got Your Back
I've Got Your Back: A Promise of Unwavering Support
Lyrics
What fool abandoned you
Expressing concern about someone who was abandoned by a foolish person.
That's not what real men do
Questioning the actions of the person who abandoned, suggesting it's not characteristic of real men.
They don't run away, they stand up, and they stay, and they still care
Defining real men as those who don't run away but stand up, stay, and continue to care.
You've had to be so strong
Acknowledging the strength the person had to muster to face the world alone.
To face this world alone
Highlighting the individual's resilience in navigating the challenges of life solo.
You've done all you can, given everything you had, and that's not fair
Expressing a sense of injustice, emphasizing that the person gave everything they had, and it's perceived as unfair.
Everyone needs someone in their corner
Stressing the universal need for someone supportive in one's life.
Someone [on whom] you know you can rely
Emphasizing the importance of having someone dependable to rely on.
When it's you against the world, I'm right behind you
Declaring commitment to stand behind the person when they face the world alone.
When you're alone, I'm still right by your side
Reiterating the presence and support even when the person is physically alone.
It doesn't matter where you go, you will always know
Assuring that regardless of the destination, the person will always be aware of the speaker having their back.
I've got your back
Summing up the commitment to support with the phrase "I've got your back."
Even when there's miles and miles between us
Highlighting unwavering support even when there's physical distance between the speaker and the person being addressed.
When the darkest part of night is still to come
Referencing a challenging time represented by the darkest part of the night.
There's still a light that's shining, and a real trust
Asserting that despite challenges, there is a constant source of light and genuine trust.
To hold you close, protect you though the dawn
Expressing a commitment to hold close and protect through difficult times until the dawn.
Everyone needs someone in their corner
Reiterating the universal need for a supportive figure in one's life.
Someone [on whom] you know you can rely
Stressing the importance of dependability in the supportive figure.
When it's you against the world, I'm right behind you
Reaffirming the commitment to stand behind the person when facing challenges from the world.
When you're alone, I'm still right by your side
Reiterating the constant support even when physically alone.
It doesn't matter where you go, you will always know
Assuring that the person will always be aware of the speaker having their back, regardless of location.
I've got your back
Reaffirming the commitment with the phrase "I've got your back."
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