Hang On
3rd Strike Lyrics
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Fading like the sunset
Fills me up inside
Dropping like a death threat
Well I'm a lover
And then a fighter
No easy rider
Watchin' over me
Hip to the game
But the game brought the pain
Starin' at the walls
I'm wondering how I'm gonna make it out
Destiny to victory
You gotta run before you crawl
You must rise above it
Listen up to our life
All your dreams are misgueided
Hang on
Holding on to your pride
But it won't get you what you want
Life will bring you up
Life will put you down
Life will build you up
And then burn you down
Step inside and testify
You're starin' at you death
But you won't stop to catch you motherfucking breath
Petty bangsters playin' up the pranksters
Runnin' from the officer
City executioner
Come alive don't dive into the violent life
So leave the light on
'Cause I'll be coming right on up
Quick fast
As I dash for the cash
I'm leaving all those other motherfuckers in the past
[Chorus]
In "Hang On," 3rd Strike seems to be reflecting on their past, acknowledging that it is over and is fading like the sunset. The song seems to be directed towards anyone who wants to succeed in life as they describe how one must face both the good and bad experiences that life brings. The lyrics are quite powerful, with lines such as "Life will build you up, and then burn you down," and "Life will bring you up, life will put you down." The lead singer acknowledges that he is both a lover and a fighter, which is a highly relatable experience, as people often struggle to find balance in life. The singer's determination to rise above his fears and challenges is also evident in the line, "Destiny to victory, you gotta run before you crawl, you must rise above it."
Despite the fact that the singer has faced many challenges and obstacles, he still persists and fights for what he believes in. The chorus, "Hang on, holding on to your pride, but it won't get you what you want," suggests that even though pride is essential, it is not enough to achieve what one wants. The use of violent imagery, such as "dropping like a death threat," "running from the officer," and "city executioner," depicts a harsh reality that people often face.
Overall, "Hang On" is a call to action to rise above life's struggles and never give up, no matter how difficult things may seem. The song offers an inspiring message of hope to those who are struggling to find their way.
Line by Line Meaning
The past is gone
Past is just a memory, it does not exist anymore.
Fading like the sunset
It gradually passes by and slowly disappears.
Fills me up inside
It creates emotions within me.
Dropping like a death threat
It feels like something very serious is going to happen.
Well I'm a lover
I am someone who is capable of love.
And then a fighter
And then when necessary, I can become aggressive.
No easy rider
I'm not someone who can be easily defeated.
Just like my fallen brothers
Like my deceased peers, I am strong and resilient.
Watchin' over me
They are my guiding force.
Hip to the game
I know what's going on and what to expect.
But the game brought the pain
But the same awareness caused distress.
Starin' at the walls
I feel trapped.
I'm wondering how I'm gonna make it out
I am unsure how to escape the situation.
Destiny to victory
I am certain of winning.
You gotta run before you crawl
You must take calculated risks to succeed.
You must rise above it
You must overcome the obstacle to grow.
Listen up to our life
Pay attention to everyone's stories and experiences.
All your dreams are misguided
The dreams you have are not valuable or do not make sense.
Hang on
Hold tight and do not give up.
Holding on to your pride
Be true to yourself and do not compromise.
But it won't get you what you want
Being stubborn and proud will not always lead to success.
Life will bring you up
Life has its ups and downs.
Life will put you down
It will test your endurance and resilience.
Life will build you up
It will develop your character.
And then burn you down
And then, just as easily, it can destroy all that you have achieved.
Step inside and testify
Look within yourself and tell the truth.
You're starin' at your death
You are feeling trapped and helpless.
But you won't stop to catch your motherfucking breath
You will not give up or quit despite the challenge.
Petty bangsters playin' up the pranksters
Small-time criminals trying to act like they are more significant.
Runnin' from the officer
Trying to avoid getting arrested or caught by the police.
City executioner
A metaphor for city officials responsible for punishing criminals.
Come alive don't dive into the violent life
Live without using violence.
So leave the light on
Stay out of trouble so you do not need to hide in the dark.
'Cause I'll be coming right on up
I will persist and rise up despite the challenges.
Quick fast
With speed and urgency.
As I dash for the cash
I am making a move to acquire wealth or success.
I'm leaving all those other motherfuckers in the past
I am moving on from the people and things that no longer serve me.
[Chorus]
The refrain that sums up the theme of the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, MORRIS MUSIC, INC.
Written by: Wes Farrell, Bert Russell
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PandaMonium
I just recently found these guys and this is my favorite song and they were clearly underrated
yon ko
One of the most underrated vocalist RIP Jim Korthe
Steven Brunelle
One of my most favorite albums of all time
Danielley Nichole
this band is the realist I've heard in a long, long, long time.
Andrew Juranek
best song on this album
George Margaryan
fantastic song)))
Lyric. S
My favorite one, the first i play when i'm behind my drumset .
Rusty Love
this band was way under rated coming from a true musician rcl
Lyric. S
Mixing metal and rap , hard to find a huge fanbase, but i agree totaly !
Adam Hovey
Cyril Sebadelha in the late 90s/early 2000s it was everywhere. Unfortunately, it oversaturated rock radio, and with a few exceptions (Korn, Slipknot, Linkin Park) it largely waned in popularity by 2003. Rap metal in general (not just Nu Metal) was popularised by Faith No More in the late 80s/Early 90s. 3rd Strike's major sin was releasing a Nu Metal album by the time had peaked in popularity. I like it though.