Overcome
Boy in the Shadows Lyrics
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It's time to leave
Leave this shit behind
And start to breathe
To crawl out of the grave
Up on your feet
Scared and cold and wounded
Scarred and weak
Try to overcome life
Try to overcome time
Try to become alive
Try to overcome life
Wake up now dead man
It's time to go
To drown again
And go with the flow
To raise your fist in anger
In a "no"
To leave the fires of death
In the hell below
Try to overcome life
Try to overcome time
Try to become alive
Try to overcome life
Wake up now dead man
It's time to scream
To throw this shit away
And start to dream
To remove your mask
And unveil the unseen
To release yourself
The shackles of disbelief
Try to overcome life
Try to overcome time
Try to become alive
Try to overcome life
The lyrics of "Overcome" by Boy in the Shadows convey a message of empowerment and the courage to break free from one's circumstances, no matter how challenging they may be. The phrase "Wake up now dead man" sets the tone for the song, urging the listener to leave behind the past and to embrace a new beginning. The line "To crawl out of the grave, up on your feet" illustrates the concept of rising to the occasion and not giving up, even when facing the toughest times.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Try to overcome life" as a mantra, reminding the listener that it is possible to overcome anything with the right mindset. The lyrics also suggest that one should not be afraid to express their true feelings, even if they may seem negative. The line "To raise your fist in anger, in a 'no'" is an example of this, indicating the importance of standing up for oneself.
The final verse of the song is particularly powerful, as it encourages the listener to remove their mask, release themselves from the shackles of disbelief, and start dreaming. This suggests that by facing our fears and doubts, we can open ourselves up to new opportunities and experiences. Overall, "Overcome" by Boy in the Shadows is a powerful anthem of self-empowerment and optimism.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up now dead man
It's time to wake up and take action
It's time to leave
Leave the past behind
Leave this shit behind
Leave all troubles and problems behind
And start to breathe
Start living fully
To crawl out of the grave
To rise from a situation of despair
Up on your feet
Stand up for yourself
Scared and cold and wounded
Feeling vulnerable and hurt
Scarred and weak
Feeling emotionally damaged and fragile
Try to overcome life
Strive to triumph over challenges in life
Try to overcome time
Make the most of the time you have
Try to become alive
Work towards a fulfilling and purposeful existence
It's time to go
It's time to move on
To drown again
To immerse yourself in life
And go with the flow
To embrace the unpredictability of life
To raise your fist in anger
To take a stand against injustice
In a "no"
Refusing to comply or accept
To leave the fires of death
To distance yourself from destructive behaviors
In the hell below
A place of darkness and pain
It's time to scream
To express your innermost thoughts and feelings
To throw this shit away
To discard all negativity and toxicity
And start to dream
To pursue your goals and aspirations
To remove your mask
To reveal your true self
And unveil the unseen
To discover hidden and unknown things
To release yourself
To free yourself from limiting beliefs and doubts
The shackles of disbelief
Pessimistic or cynical thoughts that hold you back
Contributed by Elijah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.