Survivor
Adam Saleh Lyrics


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Two bads don't make a good
Build a better world we can make it through
I ain't a preacher, (I ain't a preacher)
I'm a survivor from the hood (yeah, yeah)
Two bads don't make a good

To ride or keep the hate we got work to do
I ain't a preacher, I'm a survivor for the hood
I wake up every day wondering what's happening
It's in the news all the time so saddening
Don't wanna see another kid on the street trying hard to defeat
The world on its own again
I understand the struggle, the trouble, the hustle but it's time to help one another

No matter the career, the culture, the colour were all here for each other
Now it's time that we recover
I can see a better place, I can see a better time, I can feel it in my heart, I can see it in my mind

Then the tears are gone and the peace is here
Your all pieces to the puzzle when the time is near

Two bads don't make a good

Build a better world we can make it through
I ain't a preacher, I'm a survivor from the hood
Two bads don't make a good
To ride or keep the hate we got work to do
I ain't a preacher, I'm a survivor from the hood
Now there's a new crisis
When people live lifeless
Don't stand in silence
Or even turn to violence
Let's fight this, initiate with the heart and mind that's led by guidance

Tryna change the world put your pride aside and be out for what's right like I did
I'm trynna keep my homies on the right track
So people ain't scared of every Asian with a backpack
So much to say, I can't fit it on rap
I need more time like I'm tryna send a snap chat

Two bads don't make a good
Build a better world we can make it through
I ain't a preacher, (I ain't a preacher)
I'm a survivor from the hood
Two bads don't make a good
To ride or keep the hate we got work to do
I ain't a preacher, I'm a survivor from the hood
I'm a survivor, I'm a survivor
Build a better world we can make it through
I'm a survivor,(i ain't a preacher)

I'm a survivor
I'm a survivor
I'm a survivor
I'm a survivor

I'm a survivor from the hood

It's all about respect, tolerance, a peace in this world
Two bads don't make a good
Gotta do what's right (two bads don't make a good)
I'm a survivor
I'm a preacher though haha
Two bads don't make a good
I'm a surviver
Two bads don't make a good
I'm a surviver
Two bads don't make a good
I'm a surviver
Two bads don't make a good




I'm a surviver
I'm a surviver from a hood

Overall Meaning

The song's chorus emphasizes the idea that two negative things can't make a positive thing, and encourages the listener to help build a better world. The artist, Adam Saleh, mentions that he's not a preacher but rather a person who has survived the hood. He understands the struggles people from low-income backgrounds face and emphasizes the importance of helping one another. He wakes up every day with a heavy heart due to the saddening news that he hears about children facing difficulty to survive on the streets. Saleh believes that no matter the career, culture, or color, everyone is here for each other, and it's time to recover and build a better world. He stresses that everyone holds a valuable piece of the puzzle that can be put together when the time is right.


Saleh then shifts his focus to the new crisis where people are living lifeless. He encourages people to fight and initiate with their heart and mind and to put their pride aside to do what's right. He is trying to keep his homies on the right track to break the stereotypes against Asian people. The song concludes with the artist emphasizing respect, tolerance, and peace in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Two bads don't make a good
We cannot solve problems with more problems.


Build a better world we can make it through
We can overcome challenges by creating a better world.


I ain't a preacher, (I ain't a preacher)
I am not trying to preach, only share my thoughts.


I'm a survivor from the hood (yeah, yeah)
I come from a difficult background and have overcome adversity.


To ride or keep the hate we got work to do
We have a choice to either spread hate or work towards a better future.


I wake up every day wondering what's happening
I am constantly aware of the struggles and pain in the world.


It's in the news all the time so saddening
The constant negativity in the news is heart-wrenching.


Don't wanna see another kid on the street trying hard to defeat
I don't want to witness another young person facing challenges alone.


The world on its own again
The world can be a tough and lonely place.


I understand the struggle, the trouble, the hustle but it's time to help one another
I empathize with those who are struggling, but we need to come together to create change.


No matter the career, the culture, the colour were all here for each other
Regardless of our differences, we are all humans and should support each other.


Now it's time that we recover
It's time to start healing and moving forward.


I can see a better place, I can see a better time, I can feel it in my heart, I can see it in my mind
I have hope for a brighter future and can envision it in my mind's eye and heart.


Then the tears are gone and the peace is here
Once we have made progress, there will be less pain and more peace.


Your all pieces to the puzzle when the time is near
We all play a part in creating a better world when the opportunity arises.


Now there's a new crisis
There are always new challenges and issues to face.


When people live lifeless
When people feel disconnected or unfulfilled in life.


Don't stand in silence
We cannot stay passive in the face of adversity.


Or even turn to violence
We cannot resort to violent solutions.


Let's fight this, initiate with the heart and mind that's led by guidance
We need to take action with compassion and guidance.


Tryna change the world put your pride aside and be out for what's right like I did
We need to set aside our egos and focus on what is right to make a positive impact.


I'm trynna keep my homies on the right track
I am trying to be a positive influence on my friends.


So people ain't scared of every Asian with a backpack
I want to help reduce the prejudice and fears that people hold against certain groups of people.


So much to say, I can't fit it on rap
There is so much to be said about the world and its issues that it cannot be contained in a single song or message.


I need more time like I'm tryna send a snap chat
I wish I had more time to share all of my thoughts and ideas about how we can make the world a better place.


It's all about respect, tolerance, a peace in this world
Creating a better world involves respecting and tolerating others to achieve peace.


Gotta do what's right (two bads don't make a good)
We have to make choices based on what is morally correct to create a better world.


I'm a survivor
I have overcome challenges in my life.


I'm a preacher though haha
Although I am not a preacher, I am sharing my thoughts and ideas like one.




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