The World's greatest
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Lyrics
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Oh, I am a swift wind, sweeping the country
I am a river down in the valley
Oh, I'm a vision and I can see clearly
If anybody asks you who I am
Just stand up tall, look 'em in the face and say
Oh, I am a lion down in the jungle
I am a marching band, I am the people
Oh, I am a helping hand, I am a hero
If anybody asks you who I am
Just stand up tall, look 'em in the face and say
I'm that mountain peak up high
I'm that star up in the sky
Hey, I made it, I'm the world's greatest
I'm that little bit of hope
With my back against the ropes
I can feel it, I'm the world's greatest
The World's Greatest by Bonnie 'Prince' Billy is a song that celebrates self-confidence and belief in oneself. The song presents a series of powerful images that represent the singer's strength, courage, and determination. The first stanza depicts the singer as a mountain, a tall tree, a swift wind, and a river, all of which are strong natural forces that cannot be contained. The second stanza presents the singer as a giant, an eagle, a lion, a marching band, the people, a helping hand, and a hero, all of which are symbols of power, courage, and leadership. These images suggest that the singer is not an ordinary person but someone who possesses extraordinary qualities and abilities.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's confidence and self-assurance. When asked who he is, the singer encourages the listener to stand up tall and proudly declare his identity. The song suggests that anyone can be the "world's greatest" if they have the courage to believe in themselves and their abilities. The song teaches that the path to greatness begins with self-belief and that anyone can achieve their dreams if they have faith in themselves.
Overall, this song is a celebration of self-confidence, self-belief, and the power of the human spirit to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness. The song encourages listeners to believe in themselves and their abilities and to have the courage to pursue their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a mountain, I am a tall tree
I possess solidity and immovability like the mountain, and have a towering presence like a tall tree.
Oh, I am a swift wind, sweeping the country
I am a force that moves quickly and easily, making an impact everywhere like a swift wind that sweeps through the country.
I am a river down in the valley
I am fluid and adaptable like a river flowing down in the valley.
Oh, I'm a vision and I can see clearly
I have a clear perception about things and can see the bigger picture, like a vision.
I am a giant, I am an eagle
I am strong and powerful like a giant and have a keen eye for details and a broad vision like an eagle.
Oh, I am a lion down in the jungle
I am courageous and assertive like a lion that rules over the jungle.
I am a marching band, I am the people
I represent the spirit and unity of a marching band, and have the power of the people with me.
Oh, I am a helping hand, I am a hero
I extend my hand to help those in need, and have the valiance and heroic qualities that set me apart.
I'm that mountain peak up high
I am like the highest point of a mountain, standing tall and being noticed by everyone around.
I'm that star up in the sky
I am like the brightest star in the sky, shining and radiating my own light.
Hey, I made it, I'm the world's greatest
I have achieved something great and distinctive, and I am worthy of being called the best in the world.
I'm that little bit of hope
I provide a glimmer of hope, even in difficult situations.
With my back against the ropes
Even when I am being challenged and cornered, I still find a way to stand my ground.
I can feel it, I'm the world's greatest
I can sense it within me, that I am truly the best in the world at what I do.
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@leonardo3859
I am a mountain
I am a tall tree, oh
I am a swift wind sweeping the country
I am a river down in the valley, oh
I am a vision and I can see clearly
If anybody asks you who I am
Just stand up tall
Look 'em in the face and say
I am a giant
I am an eagle, oh
I am a lion
Down in the jungle
I am a marching band
I am the people, oh
I am a helping hand
I am a hero
If anybody asks you who I am
Just stand up tall
Look 'em in the face and say
I'm that mountain peak up high
I'm that star up in the sky
Hey, I made it
I'm the world's greatest
I'm that little bit of hope
With my back against the ropes
I can feel it
I'm the world's greatest
@leonardo3859
I am a mountain
I am a tall tree, oh
I am a swift wind sweeping the country
I am a river down in the valley, oh
I am a vision and I can see clearly
If anybody asks you who I am
Just stand up tall
Look 'em in the face and say
I am a giant
I am an eagle, oh
I am a lion
Down in the jungle
I am a marching band
I am the people, oh
I am a helping hand
I am a hero
If anybody asks you who I am
Just stand up tall
Look 'em in the face and say
I'm that mountain peak up high
I'm that star up in the sky
Hey, I made it
I'm the world's greatest
I'm that little bit of hope
With my back against the ropes
I can feel it
I'm the world's greatest
@rukitamei9302
If anybody axs* you who I am
@mauroortiz7289
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@vascanj
What do they say at the very end of the song???
@vascanj
NVM Found it
"In the ring of life, I'll reign, love
And the world will notice a king"
@mundodocumentario
Obrigado!!
@ermthewerm
MADE ME CRY LIKE A CHILD , THANK U FOR MOVING MY SPIRIT IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION !!!
@lawrencebraun99
I saw Bonnie Billy play this live and I wept. If you ever get the chance to see him play acoustic. It truly is pure poetry, joys and sorrows. He’s the best
@jasonstamp10
This song is used at the end of the new film "Lean on Pete", I'm pretty sure this is the version they used. It's great!
@HayesEli
Jason Stamp obsessed with that ending