When the Going Gets Tough the Tough Get Going
Ben Barnes Lyrics

When the going gets tough
When faced with difficulties and challenges

The tough get going, tough, tough, huh, huh, huh
Those who are strong and resilient face challenges head-on and persevere

When the going gets tough, the tough get ready
Resilient people prepare themselves mentally and physically to face challenges and overcome them.

I got something to tell you
The artist has an important message to convey

I got something to say
The artist has an important statement to make

I'm gonna put this dream in motion
The singer has a goal and is taking action to make it a reality.

Never let nothing stand in my way
The singer is determined to overcome any obstacle that gets in the way of achieving their goal

I'm gonna get myself 'cross the river
The artist is taking action to overcome a challenge and is willing to pay any price to achieve their goal

That's the price I'm willing to pay
The artist is willing to make sacrifices to achieve their goal

I'm gonna make you stand and deliver
The artist is determined to make someone else give them what they want

And give me love in the old-fashion way
The singer wants love and affection in a traditional way

Darlin', I'll climb any mountain
The artist is willing to overcome any challenge or obstacle to achieve their goal

Darlin', I'll do anything
The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goal

Ooh, can I touch you (can I touch you)
The singer wants physical intimacy with someone else

And do the things that lovers do
The singer wants to engage in activities that are typically associated with romantic relationships

Ooh, want to hold you (wanna hold you)
The artist wants to embrace someone else physically

I gotta get it through to you, oooh
The artist needs to make someone else understand something important

When the going gets rough
When things become particularly difficult

The tough get rough
Those who are strong and resilient become even tougher in response

I'm gonna buy me a one-way ticket
The artist is taking action and making a commitment to their goal

Nothin's gonna hold me back
The artist is determined to overcome any obstacle that stands in the way of their goal

Your love's like a slow train coming (slow train coming)
The artist's experience of love is slow and gradual but sure to arrive

And I feel it coming down the track (woh)
The singer feels certain that their experience of love is on the way

Darlin', I'll swim any sea
The artist is willing to overcome any challenge or obstacle to achieve their goal

Darlin', I'll reach for the heaven
The singer is aiming high and determined to achieve their goal

Darlin', with you lovin' me
The singer wants to experience love with someone else and is willing to do what it takes to make it happen

Going gets tough
When things become particularly difficult

Going gets rough
Those who are strong and resilient become even tougher in response