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We Can Be Strong
Willy Mason Lyrics


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Signed myself out today
Sent a letter far away
Said baby I'll be good someday
Gonna try again tomorrow
Try again tomorrow
I couldn't take that sterile place
In those rooms I lost my face
And in the end they couldn't sell me grace
And they can't sell me tomorrow
Can't sell me tomorrow
We can be strong...
Now I'm back on mamma's couch
Plenty of time to think about
All of the kids that went the college route
Chasing their tomorrows
Chasing their tomorrows
One by one my friends dropped out
Now I've got brothers to share my doubts
On what this business is all really about
Waiting on tomorrow
Waiting on tomorrow
We can be strong...
Signed myself out today
Sent a letter far away
Said baby come home today
I'm here and its tomorrow
I'm home and its tomorrow
We can be strong...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Willy Mason's "We Can be Strong" convey a message of hope and resilience in times of difficulty. The opening line of the song, "Signed myself out today," suggests that the singer has been in a difficult situation that they have decided to leave behind. The following lines, "Sent a letter far away/Said baby I'll be good someday," show that the singer is not giving up and is committed to making a change in their life for the better. The repetition of the line "Gonna try again tomorrow" emphasizes that the singer is not defeated and will keep working towards their goals.


The next verse talks about how the singer couldn't handle being in a certain place and lost themselves in the process. The line "And in the end they couldn't sell me grace" suggests that the singer was looking for something deeper than what that place could offer. The chorus ("We can be strong...") reinforces the song's message of perseverance and the possibility of overcoming adversity together. The final verse shows that the singer has returned home and is now able to reflect on their experiences, with the line "Plenty of time to think about/All of the kids that went the college route" contrasting with the singer's chosen path. However, the singer is not alone, and they have their friends and family to support them as they wait for what tomorrow may bring.


Overall, "We Can Be Strong" is a powerful and uplifting song that encourages listeners to keep pushing forward and reminds us that we can overcome challenging situations with the support of those around us.


Line by Line Meaning

Signed myself out today
I chose to leave a rehabilitation center today


Sent a letter far away
I reached out to someone who lives far away from me


Said baby I'll be good someday
I promised to be a better person someday


Gonna try again tomorrow
I plan to make a better attempt at being a better person tomorrow


Try again tomorrow
I recognize the importance of continuing to try to improve


I couldn't take that sterile place
I couldn't handle the unemotional environment of the rehabilitation center


In those rooms I lost my face
I felt like I lost my identity while staying in the rehabilitation center


And in the end they couldn't sell me grace
The rehabilitation center was unable to convince me to change who I am


And they can't sell me tomorrow
They cannot guarantee what my future holds


Can't sell me tomorrow
I am in control of my own future


Now I'm back on mamma's couch
I am currently living with my mother


Plenty of time to think about
I have ample opportunity to reflect


All of the kids that went the college route
I think about all the people who chose a more traditional path in life


Chasing their tomorrows
They are pursuing their own versions of success


One by one my friends dropped out
My friends were not all successful in their pursuits


Now I've got brothers to share my doubts
I now have close friends who I can confide in and relate to


On what this business is all really about
We are collectively questioning the meaning and purpose of our pursuits


Waiting on tomorrow
We are all looking forward to a better future


We can be strong...
Collectively we have the strength to overcome our challenges


Signed myself out today
I made a conscious decision to leave my previous situation


Sent a letter far away
I attempted to connect with someone who is geographically distant


Said baby come home today
I am reaching out to someone I care about and asking them to return home


I'm here and its tomorrow
I have made progress and am currently in a better place than I was before


I'm home and its tomorrow
I have returned to a place of familiarity and am currently in a better place than before


We can be strong...
Together we have the power to conquer our obstacles




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Written by: WILLY MASON

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LYRICS:
Signed myself out today
Sent a letter far away
Said baby I'll be good someday
Gonna try again tomorrow
Try again tomorrow
I couldn't take that sterile place
In those rooms I lost my face
And in the end they couldn't sell me grace
And they can't sell me tomorrow
Can't sell me tomorrow
We can be strong...
Now I'm back on mamma's couch
Plenty of time to think about
All of the kids that went the college route
Chasing their tomorrows
Chasing their tomorrows
One by one my friends dropped out
Now I've got brothers to share my doubts
On what this business is all really about
Waiting on tomorrow
Waiting on tomorrow
We can be strong...
Signed myself out today
Sent a letter far away
Said baby come home today
I'm here and its tomorrow
I'm home and its tomorrow
We can be strong...



All comments from YouTube:

MAX_in2D

I remember walking into Sam's house and seeing Willie and his friends practicing in the living room. I'm honored. These guys are legends. I'm happy this is part of my childhood.

spacetragedy

Brilliant song❤️🎼

Jafuni

Such an awesome song, still moves me after all these years (2007!!). Even Conor Oberst / Bright Eyes is a fan of his.

F G

LYRICS:
Signed myself out today
Sent a letter far away
Said baby I'll be good someday
Gonna try again tomorrow
Try again tomorrow
I couldn't take that sterile place
In those rooms I lost my face
And in the end they couldn't sell me grace
And they can't sell me tomorrow
Can't sell me tomorrow
We can be strong...
Now I'm back on mamma's couch
Plenty of time to think about
All of the kids that went the college route
Chasing their tomorrows
Chasing their tomorrows
One by one my friends dropped out
Now I've got brothers to share my doubts
On what this business is all really about
Waiting on tomorrow
Waiting on tomorrow
We can be strong...
Signed myself out today
Sent a letter far away
Said baby come home today
I'm here and its tomorrow
I'm home and its tomorrow
We can be strong...

New Day

I thought the song Oxygen would be the only one but fuck... this song is as equally powerful. Thank you Willy Mason. ❤

Anye Sizi Mistol

amé, no lo conocía, que lindo!!!

MAX_in2D

I grew up with Willie's brother Sam on Quansoo Rd. Playing PlayStation and shooting paintballs against trees. Nothing will ever replace Quansoo childhood.

Peter Timowreef

This song personifies MTV 2 for me. That channel is probably responsible for 65% of my music taste. With the rest being determinded by the GTA vice city soundtrack.

Rafael cb

cool!

RLH

Monroe brought me here!! Great song!

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