Left the car at the petrol station
Standing there for all to … Read Full Bio ↴(Verse)
Left the car at the petrol station
Standing there for all to see
There's the boat to see up
Starring back to me
I took your hand in front of all the people
Got to hear their minds and hurt the screens
Always wrong
Sick of stuff and spill the drinks
She is all around you in you and me
Games of our own creation
Fall to our hands and feet
Stop the fight it's useless
You can always stand and ask for more
Always wrong
So tell me what you're fighting for
(Chorus) x4
You can't stop the lights from turning on
Though these words brought back
They come back hard and strong
(Verse)
So don't open up your window
Be sure to lock your door
As she is coming for us
As the sleeping on the floor
Tell your heart to reach for something more
All is wrong, watch people spill their drinks
Yes it's all around us, it's in you and me
The games that we created, for our hands and knees
Stop the fight it's over
We will watch others fall
It's freedom yes for granted
And what I saw we're fighting for
You can't stop the lights from turning on
Though these words brought back
It's the chemical make up biology
(Chorus) x2
You can't stop the lights from turning on
Though these words brought back
They come back hard and strong
Stop the lights from turning on (x4)
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Hard & Strong
Alice Russell Lyrics
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Standing there for all to see
There's the boat to see up
Starring back at me
I took a handful of all the people
Got to hear their minds and heard the screams
Always wrong
She is all around you, in you and me
Games of our own creation
Fall at our hands and feet
Stop the fight it's useless
You can always stand and ask for more
Always wrong
So tell me what you're fighting for
You can't stop the lights from turning on
Though these words brought back
They come hard and strong
You can't stop the lights from turning on
Though these words brought back
They come hard and strong
You can't stop the lights from turning on
Though these words brought back
They come hard and strong
You can't stop the lights from turning on
Though these words brought back
They come hard and strong
So don't look out the window
Be sure to lock your door
As she is coming for us
As we're sleeping on the floor
Tell your heart to reach for something more
All is wrong, watch people spill their dreams
Yes it's all around us, it's in you and me
The games that we created, fall at our hands and knees
Stop the fight it's over
We will watch others fall
It's freedom yet for granted
What on earth are we're fighting for
You can't stop the lights from turning on
Though these words brought back
They come hard and strong
It's the chemical make up biology
You can't stop the lights from turning on
Though these words brought back
They come hard and strong
You can't stop the lights from turning on
Though these words brought back
They come hard and strong
Stop the lights from turning
Stop the lights from turning on
Stop the lights from turning on
Stop the lights from turning
Stop the lights from turning on
Stop the lights from turning, stop the lights from turning on, stop the lights from turning
In Alice Russell's song "Hard & Strong," the lyrics speak to the concept of the interconnectedness of humanity and the struggles that come with living in a world where people's dreams are often unfulfilled. The first two lines set the tone for the song as the singer leaves their car at a petrol station, feeling exposed and vulnerable as they are watched by passersby. The boat that they see in the distance can be interpreted as a symbol for the journey of life and the struggles people face as they navigate it.
The singer then takes a "handful of all the people" to hear their thoughts and screams, showing their awareness of the struggles of others. The lyrics continue to communicate the idea that the fight for individual success and happiness can create a sense of isolation and conflict. The repetition of the phrase "Always wrong" could be interpreted as a commentary on the individualistic mentality of society, where success is equated with being right and failure is equated with being wrong.
The chorus can be interpreted in two ways, both suggesting that there is a universal force that drives humanity beyond individual concerns. The phrase "You can't stop the lights from turning on" suggests that the forces that drive humanity are unstoppable, similar to the inevitability of sunrise. The statement "It's the chemical make up biology" suggests that there are biological and natural forces at play in the world, and that our struggles are part of a larger system.
Overall, "Hard & Strong" speaks to the idea that individualism can lead to isolation and conflict, but that there is a greater force at play in the world that connects us all.
Line by Line Meaning
Left the car at the petrol station
I abandoned my car at the gas station
Standing there for all to see
People could easily see the car that I abandoned
There's the boat to see up
I noticed a boat nearby
Starring back at me
The boat seemed to be looking at me
I took a handful of all the people
I spoke to a variety of individuals
Got to hear their minds and heard the screams
I listened to their thoughts and frustrations
Always wrong
Everything seemed to be going in the wrong direction
Sick of stuff and spill the dream
People were tired of materialism and wanted to pursue their true aspirations
She is all around you, in you, and me
Everyone is connected to a higher power or presence
Games of our own creation
We have created our own problems and challenges
Fall at our hands and feet
We are responsible for the outcomes of our decisions and actions
Stop the fight it's useless
It is futile to continue engaging in a conflict
You can always stand and ask for more
You can always strive for more and better things in life
So tell me what you're fighting for
Reflect on what you are truly trying to achieve with your actions
You can't stop the lights from turning on
Change is inevitable
Though these words brought back
Despite any setbacks or difficulties
They come hard and strong
Change can be difficult and overwhelming
Tell your heart to reach for something more
Encourage yourself to strive for greater goals
Yes it's all around us, it's in you and me
Everyone and everything is connected
Stop the fight it's over
It is time to end the conflict
We will watch others fall
We will witness the consequences of others' actions
It's freedom yet for granted
We take our freedom for granted
What on earth are we're fighting for
Question the reason for engaging in conflict
It's the chemical make up biology
Our actions and emotions are influenced by our biological makeup
Stop the lights from turning
Put an end to the unwanted change
Stop the lights from turning on
Prevent the unwanted change from occurring
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALEX COWAN, ALICE RUSSELL
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Left the car at the petrol station
Standing there for all to see
There's the boat to see up
Starring back to me
I took your hand in front of all the people
Got to hear their minds and hurt the screens
Always wrong
Sick of stuff and spill the drinks
She is all around you in you and me
Games of our own creation
Fall to our hands and feet
Stop the fight it's useless
You can always stand and ask for more
Always wrong
So tell me what you're fighting for
(Chorus) x4
You can't stop the lights from turning on
Though these words brought back
They come back hard and strong
(Verse)
So don't open up your window
Be sure to lock your door
As she is coming for us
As the sleeping on the floor
Tell your heart to reach for something more
All is wrong, watch people spill their drinks
Yes it's all around us, it's in you and me
The games that we created, for our hands and knees
Stop the fight it's over
We will watch others fall
It's freedom yes for granted
And what I saw we're fighting for
You can't stop the lights from turning on
Though these words brought back
It's the chemical make up biology
@alimusa3248
"I trust Francis with my life" God that line <3
@LuisEnriqueFerrerZorola
Sounded better in House of Cards
@PaulinDelforge
Un son superpuissant!
A consommer sans modération!
@KairosKitsu
So good!
@GabrielDiaz-zn2po
heard this at ross. cool song.
@jan04marsh
raaz diaz OMG I just heard it at Ross too and I looked it up to see who this was LOL love it!
@Glitch85780
Same dang it's ross is the place to find good songs
@NielsonLucas
Me too! I also heard this song at my local Ross store as well.
@anabreant5282
very good nova!!!!!
@germaincoincoin
Amazing song!