Greatest Strength
堤博明 Lyrics
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Nobody knows what have happened
Ah, ah
Ah, ah
There's no way out (ah)
Ah, ah
What's right for you to do
Well, let's start and now
Take a deep breath (ah)
You're moving forward
Deciding not to look back
Your weakness is your greatest strength
Make it to the end
You'll see you won't be alone
You will know it's the right place to be
Don't be afraid to fall
'Cause the world will take you
You can trust them with all your heart
You will find that you can do anything
You do the way as it should
'Cause they make you ready
You can do it
You are the one (ah)
The song "Greatest Strength" by Japanese singer-songwriter 堤博明 speaks about the resilience we develop through facing our fears and struggles. The opening lines set a tone of confusion and helplessness, with the repeated lines "Ah, ah, nobody knows what have happened" and "there's no way out." But then a shift occurs, with the lines "You're moving forward, deciding not to look back" and "Your weakness is your greatest strength." The song encourages the listener to face their challenges head-on, to make mistakes and learn from them, and to trust in themselves and the world around them.
The lyrics are simple yet powerful, tapping into universal feelings of fear, uncertainty, and courage. The repeated "Ah, ah" sounds almost like a chant or a mantra, as if to reinforce the message of the song. The chorus, with its uplifting melody and lyrics, is particularly memorable: "You'll see you won't be alone/You will know it's the right place to be/Don't be afraid to fall/'Cause the world will take you/You can trust them with all your heart/You will find that you can do anything/You do the way as it should/Cause they make you ready/You can do it/You are the one." The song feels like a warm embrace, reassuring the listener that they are capable of overcoming whatever obstacles lie ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah, ah
A verbal gesture used to express emotion and encouragement.
Nobody knows what have happened
No one is aware of what has occurred.
Ah, ah
A verbal gesture used to express emotion and encouragement.
Ah, ah
A verbal gesture used to express emotion and encouragement.
There's no way out (ah)
An acknowledgement that there may be no escape from a difficult situation.
You don't see at all
What's right for you to do
Well, let's start and now
Take a deep breath (ah)
A call to action for the listener to start making decisions and taking steps forward, even if they are unsure about the right path to take.
You're moving forward
Deciding not to look back
Your weakness is your greatest strength
Make it to the end
You'll see you won't be alone
Encouragement to keep moving forward and not dwell on past mistakes or perceived deficiencies. Acknowledgement that even perceived weaknesses can be a form of strength, and that perseverance will lead to eventual success.
You will know it's the right place to be
Don't be afraid to fall
'Cause the world will take you
You can trust them with all your heart
You will find that you can do anything
Assurance that the listener will eventually find their way and feel content and confident in their choices. Encouragement to take risks and trust others around them for support and guidance.
You do the way as it should
'Cause they make you ready
You can do it
You are the one (ah)
Encouragement to trust in oneself and the preparation they have received thus far to succeed in their chosen path.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hiroaki Tsutsumi, Chica
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