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. (Pre-Chorus) The stars I followed have faded away, The plans I made are lost in the gray. (Chorus) 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 2) Pages filled with scripted plans, Turn to dust in my trembling hands. The purpose I carried feels so untrue, I climbed the mountain, but the view’s askew. What’s next? I ask, the silence replies, With every answer, another disguise. (Pre-Chorus) The dreams I chased now feel so small, In this void, I’m losing it all. (Chorus) 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. (Bridge) What if the beauty’s in letting go, Learning to dance where I don’t know? The blank slate’s heavy, but it’s mine to paint, With colors of hope, with hues of faint. No more chains to what I’ve been, A new chapter waits, I’ll begin again. (Chorus) 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. (Outro) I’m learning to walk without a plan, To trust the ground where I land. In the darkness, I’ll find the light, A spark of purpose to guide my flight.
Verse 1 In a world full of doubt and strife Two couples, a love so alive They dreamed of a future, hand in hand But fate had other plans The world seemed to conspire To keep them apart, a burning fire But their love was strong, it wouldn't die They held on tight, they wouldn't comply Chorus Even when the world was against us I still chose to love you No matter what they say or do Our love will always shine through Verse 2 They faced the challenges, one by one With courage and strength, they carried on The road was long and hard to tread But they never gave up, they never said They fought for their love, with all their might They knew it was right, it was their light And in the end, their love prevailed They were together, their story was told [Drum upbeat] Chorus Even when the world was against us I still chose to love you No matter what they say or do Our love will always shine through [Guitar solo] Bridge In the darkest hour, we found our way Through the stormy seas, we held on to our faith The world may try to break us, but we won't bend Our love is stronger than the end [Bass solo] We'll build a bridge over the troubled water And find our way back to each other No matter how far apart we may be Our love will always set us free Chorus Even when the world was against us I still chose to love you No matter what they say or do Our love will always shine through [Drum stop] Outro So here's to the lovers, the dreamers, the fighters May your love always shine bright And may you always be together No matter what the world throws your way.
"Rise up, let the fire burn We're gonna light up the night, we're gonna learn To face the challenge, to take the fight We're gonna rise up, and shine with all our might"
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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