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To Be Or Not To Be
Artch Lyrics
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Keep your head up-high
and watch your steps.
You're in a "jungle", it's an eye
for an eye, where the strongest one's survive.
It's do, - or die. You just;
Walk straight ahead and you don't look back.
Don't look back.
Hey, Mr. Soft, cut the crap.
Take your stand, let no-one
walk over you.
A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do...
and that's a lesson to learn.
Don't make the wrong turn.
Stand tall and don't give in.
Don't give in.
You! Watcha want to be?
What's your ambition - tell me.
Do you feel you're left behind?
Or, is it only in your mind?
Your eyes are open, and yet;
You cannot see.
Your feet were made for walkin'
get up from your knees.
Remember this friend, for it's
a golden rule;
"Time waits for no-one...
and nothing comes for free...
Hey, whatcha want to be?
Tell me.
To be, or not to be! raddad!
well that's the question
The lyrics of Artch's song To Be Or Not To Be are a call to action for anyone listening. The song begins by addressing the listener, telling them to keep their head up high and watch their steps because they are in a jungle where the strongest survive. It's either do or die, and the only way to make it through is to walk straight ahead and not look back. The lyrics are a metaphorical representation of the struggles of life, and the message is clear; if you don't fight for yourself, you will be left behind, and survival of the fittest dominates everything.
The song then targets those who are perceived as weak and soft, advising them to take a stand and not let anyone walk all over them. The song emphasizes that a man has to do what he has to do, and it's essential to learn from one's experiences to avoid making the wrong turn. The message is to stand tall and not give in to pressure or defeat. In the final section, the lyrics are encouraging the listener to think about their ambitions and what they want to achieve in life. The line "Time waits for no-one, and nothingcomes for free" hits this lesson home to the listener. The song's statement is clear: it's up to you; you can either be or not be, your choices determine your future.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you! Where're ya going?
Greetings! What is your destination?
Keep your head up-high
Stay optimistic and confident
and watch your steps.
Be careful and cautious of your surroundings
You're in a 'jungle', it's an eye
You are in a competitive and cutthroat environment
for an eye, where the strongest one's survive.
One must fight and be the strongest to succeed
It's do, - or die. You just;
It's a matter of survival. You must
Walk straight ahead and you don't look back.
Continue on your path and do not dwell on the past
Hey, Mr. Soft, cut the crap.
Hello, passive person. Stop being weak
Take your stand, let no-one walk over you.
Take a firm stance and do not allow anyone to take advantage of you
A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do...
One must do what is necessary to succeed as a man
and that's a lesson to learn.
This is a valuable lesson to understand
Don't make the wrong turn.
Avoid making mistakes
Stand tall and don't give in.
Be confident and strong. Do not surrender
You! Watcha want to be?
What is your desired identity?
What's your ambition - tell me.
What are your aspirations? Please tell me.
Do you feel you're left behind?
Do you feel you are falling behind?
Or, is it only in your mind?
Is it just a figment of your imagination?
Your eyes are open, and yet;
You are aware, but still
You cannot see.
You are unable to perceive
Your feet were made for walkin'
Your feet were created to move forward
get up from your knees.
Rise from a position of submission and powerlessness
Remember this friend, for it's a golden rule;
Keep this in mind, dear friend, for it is a valuable guideline
Time waits for no-one...
Time moves forward and does not wait for anyone
and nothing comes for free...
Nothing is given without effort and sacrifice
Hey, whatcha want to be?
Hey, what do you desire to become?
To be, or not to be! raddad!
The question is whether to exist or not. Raddad!
well that's the question
That is the central question
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