Overcome
Brenton Mattheus Lyrics

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I've been told so many times i'd fall.
Trapped behind this mirror on the wall.
I must break free from these chains I'm in.
Find the lightway that remains within.
I've been told so many times i'd fall.
Trapped behind this mirror on the wall.
I must break free from these chains I'm in.
Find the lightway that remains within.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Brenton Mattheus's song Overcome talk about being told repeatedly that one is going to fail and feeling trapped and chained because of those negative thoughts. The first two lines "I've been told so many times I'd fall, trapped behind this mirror on the wall" indicate that the persona has internalized those negative comments to the point that it feels like they are not only coming from outside but also from within. The metaphor of the mirror on the wall represents self-doubt and how the persona is its own worst enemy. It also implies that the persona can't escape from the negative thoughts because they are staring back at them from the reflection.

The next two lines "I must break free from these chains I'm in, find the lightway that remains within" show that the persona is determined to overcome those negative thoughts and find a way out of that mental prison. The metaphor of chains symbolizes how the persona feels they are held back from achieving their goals because of those negative thoughts. The line about finding the lightway within represents hope and positivity that are still inside the persona despite the negative thoughts.

Overall, the lyrics convey a message of hope and determination for anyone who might be struggling with self-doubt and negative thoughts. It encourages the listener to break free from those chains and find the "lightway" within themselves to overcome any obstacles in their way.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been told so many times I'd fall.
I’ve had many people tell me that I will fail.

Trapped behind this mirror on the wall.
I feel like I am stuck in a situation that I cannot escape from.

I must break free from these chains I'm in.
I need to find a way to escape and move forward from this situation.

Find the lightway that remains within.
I need to find the inner strength and positivity within myself to overcome my challenges.

I've been told so many times I'd fall.
Again, throughout my life so far, many people have predicted that I will fail.

Trapped behind this mirror on the wall.
I still feel like I am held back by the situation I am in.

I must break free from these chains I'm in.
I know that I need to take action to escape this cycle.

Find the lightway that remains within.
By tapping into my own strengths and positivity, I can overcome my obstacles and succeed.

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