They told me to sit down and shut my mouth Said I ain't got no right to speak out loud Told me to follow the road they paved Said I ain't no leader anyway They told me who was good, who was wrong Old men in power, singing the same old song Old white men, sittin' high on their throne But we all know they’ll pay when they’re all alone First came the preachers, telling me lies With their holy books and watchful eyes That Catholic cross hung over my head No secret too small, no word unsaid They told me about Jesus and his saving grace But I saw fear written all over their face Old white men, preachin' down from on high But even they can’t escape the fire when they die They cut my hair, tried to break my soul Told me who I was, and took control Made me swear oaths I could never keep But my heart stayed strong while they were asleep As a boy, I learned to stand my ground They thought they won, but look who’s still around Old white men, without a trace of remorse But in the end, they'll all meet hell, of course
country pop
English
The song carries a strong sense of defiance and empowerment. It evokes feelings of dissatisfaction with societal and institutional controls, highlighting themes of rebellion and self-identity. There's an underlying anger towards the injustices imposed by authority figures, tempered with a sense of hope and resilience.
This song can be used in various scenarios like protests, rallies, or personal reflection moments where themes of resistance and empowerment are relevant. It would resonate with audiences who feel marginalized or oppressed and seek solidarity in their struggles.
The lyrics exhibit a straightforward storytelling style common in country music, using vivid imagery and metaphors to convey the struggles against authority. The repetition of 'old white men' serves to emphasize the critique of power structures. The song has a clear narrative arc, moving from oppression to personal empowerment, and is likely supported by a melody that enhances the emotive punch of the lyrics.
I had a map, a straight-line path, Dreams in my pocket, a future I grasped. Every step, meticulously laid, Each detail woven, every move I made. But here I stand, so close to the top, And suddenly, I feel my world just stop. The stars I followed have faded away, The plans I made are lost in the gray. Now I’m staring at blank spaces, A life without familiar traces. Thought I knew where I belonged, But the melody’s changed in my lifelong song. It’s a black hole pulling me near, An empty future laced with fear. But maybe there’s freedom in the unknown, A chance to find a path of my own.
[Verse] පැහැ සුවද ගුණ ඇති මේ පියකරු වු මල් රැස බුදමි බුදු සමිදුට සිරිපා පියුම් අබියස [Chorus] පහදවා තුන් සිත මේ මල් සිරිපාවෙත බැතියෙන් සිත පතමි ලොව්තුරු නිවන් සම්පත [Verse 2] මල් පිදු කුසලෙන් සැනසෙමි නිවන් සුවෙන් පරවයන මල්සේ මාගේ කයත් වැනසේ [Bridge] සාදු සාදු සාදු උයනේ යාමුවේ සිත් මල් රෑය හැමදා සිරිපාදයට නැමී [Verse 3] සසරේ සිත සැතපෙන සකසන හැම මල් කැකුල හැම පිළිපොල නම සිරිපා නමි අසිරිය [Chorus] පහදවා තුන් සිත මේ මල් සිරිපාවෙත බැතියෙන් සිත පතමි ලොව්තුරු නිවන් සම්පත
Cruisin’ through the city lights, Chasing shadows in the summertime, Got my heart on my sleeve, it’s a neon vibe, A dreamer in a world that moves like a lullaby. Every corner holds a memory, We’re painting canvases with symphonies. Fingers caught in the rhythm, We dance through the night, feelin’ like we’re made for this. I’m lost in the glow, where the wild things roam, With the stars above like a gentle home. Every heartbeat echoes, like waves on the shore, Living life in color, can’t ask for more. Late nights and rooftop views, Conversations whispered in soft hues. In the backseat, I’m vibin’ with you, The world disappears, and it’s just us two. Talking dreams and getting high on the truth, Every word, a reflection of the youth. Time’s a fleeting ghost, so let it slide, We’re writing our story with the moon as our guide. I’m lost in the glow, where the wild things roam, With the stars above like a gentle home. Every heartbeat echoes, like waves on the shore, Living life in color, can’t ask for more. Catch me in the moment, where the wild winds blow, Heartbeats synchronize, as the seasons unfold. Painting pictures on our skin, the past don’t define, We’re living for today, you and I intertwined. So let the city sing us to sleep, In a symphony of dreams, we dive so deep. Forever in this glow, never letting go, Living life in color, lost, but we glow.
[Verse] Yo I'm back like a boomerang Poppin off hear the bang Never fold never change Straight thug I'm in my lane [Verse 2] Ballin harder than you think Pourin Henny watch it clink In the city lights we blink Under pressure never shrink [Chorus] Resurrectin the game I bring Every night we do our thing Crowd's hyped feel the swing Live it loud let it ring [Bridge] Dark nights bright lights We own days we own nights Every road every flight Chasin dreams feel the heights [Verse 3] Runnin wild free and bold Heart pure soul gold Stories of our legend told In the end we never fold [Chorus] Resurrectin the game I bring Every night we do our thing Crowd's hyped feel the swing Live it loud let it ring
[Verse] We mix like colors in the dark A reaction that ignites the spark Molecules dance in their own rhythm In our lab of love we found the prism [Verse] Two hearts beating in sync it’s true Our elements combine create something new A chain reaction everytime we touch In the test tube of life we mean so much [Chorus] Oh we make chemistry oh it's magic pure Our bond's a formula so simple so sure In this experiment we break every rule We're a love equation no teacher can school [Verse] Electrons pulse when you are near Protons charged with love sincere In the periodic table we're unmatched Our compound love it always stays attached [Bridge] In this lab we're fearless true Inventing potions that only we knew Every drop and every spark Leads us through the brightest dark [Chorus] Oh we make chemistry oh it's magic pure Our bond's a formula so simple so sure In this experiment we break every rule We're a love equation no teacher can school
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(Verse 1) I saw her standing by the riverside, Sunlight dancing in her eyes. Her smile lit up the cloudy skies, I swear, I froze, hypnotized. I felt my heart skip a beat, Thought, “Could this be my destiny?” Wanted to speak, to say hello, But my courage fell too slow. (Pre-Chorus) She turned her head, and time stood still, Every moment felt so real. I stepped forward, just one try, But then I saw another guy. (Chorus) She’s in love with someone else, And I’m left here by myself. Dreams I built came crashing down, A silent scream, a broken sound. I fell in love at first sight, But it turned into goodbye that night. (Verse 2) I watched them laugh, the way she leaned, Every word, a love unseen. In my head, I played pretend, But this was real, this was the end. The way he held her close, so tight, Her heart belonged, and it felt right. I should’ve known, I should’ve guessed, But still, I hoped for something less. (Pre-Chorus) I walked away, my head held low, Carrying a pain I’d never show. The dream was sweet, but far too brief, Now all I have is this grief. (Chorus) She’s in love with someone else, And I’m left here by myself. Dreams I built came crashing down, A silent scream, a broken sound. I fell in love at first sight, But it turned into goodbye that night. (Bridge) Maybe in another life, She’d see me standing by her side. But in this one, it’s not my place, Just a stranger in her gaze. (Chorus) She’s in love with someone else, And I’m left here by myself. Dreams I built came crashing down, A silent scream, a broken sound. I fell in love at first sight, But it turned into goodbye that night. (Outro) So I’ll carry this love, unseen, unspoken, A fragile heart, forever broken. The moment was hers, the heartbreak mine, A love at first sight, lost in time.
[Verse] Faces in the room like ghosts Laughter echoes like a toast But there's a shadow on my soul In this crowd I'm feeling cold [Verse 2] Lights are dim but hearts still play Conversations on display Masked emotions take their place Lonely thoughts I can't erase [Chorus] In a sea but still I drown Smiling yet I wear a frown Voices loud but mind's apart Lonely in the crowded dark [Verse 3] Eyes are met yet none can see Broken whispers haunting me Silent cries that never fade Lonely games that we all played [Bridge] Empty souls and hollow eyes Truth is hidden in disguise Company A fleeting veil Lonely echoes still prevail [Chorus] In a sea but still I drown Smiling yet I wear a frown Voices loud but mind's apart Lonely in the crowded dark
