Overcome
Burke Alexandra Lyrics
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You can count every step you take
I know every place I've been now
I can count every mistake
I've been hurt so many times before
Almost forgotten how to dream
All that I was running from
Is all I need to save me
I couldn't let you in my heart
My defenses all fall apart
Just when I thought I'd given up
I have overcome
And now I can't let you go, oh no
You showed me something that I've never known
And finally I've found the one
I have overcome
You can never see it coming
There's always that one you can't count out
Who keeps on believing nothings gonna stop me now
I've been hurt so many times before
Almost forgotten how to dream
All that I was running from is all I need to save me
I couldn't let you in my heart
My defenses all fall apart
Just when I thought I'd given up
I have overcome
And now I can't let you go, oh no
You showed me something that I've never known
And finally I've found the one
I have overcome
I'm not running anymore
Cause now there's nothing left to hold me down
Some things are worth fighting for
I see it all
It's waiting for me now
I couldn't let you in my heart
My defenses all fall apart
Just when I thought I'd given up
I have overcome
And now I can't let you go, oh no
You showed me something that I've never known
And finally I've found the one
I have overcome
I couldn't let you in my heart
My defenses all fall apart
Just when I thought I'd given up
I have overcome
And now I can't let you go, oh no
You showed me something that I've never known
And finally I've found the one
I have overcome
I have overcome
In Burke Alexandra's song "Overcome," the lyrics speak to the journey of resilience and inner strength that the singer has gone through. The opening lines, "If you walk with your head down, you can count every step you take," suggest a sense of self-reflection and awareness. The singer acknowledges the mistakes they have made in the past and the pain they have experienced. They admit to almost forgetting how to dream and running away from something, potentially their own emotions or vulnerability.
However, the chorus reveals a turning point in the singer's story. They sing, "I couldn't let you in my heart, my defenses all fall apart," indicating that someone has come into their life and changed their perspective. This person has shown them something they have never known before and has become their source of strength and inspiration. The repetition of "I have overcome" reinforces the idea that the singer has surpassed their previous struggles and found a new sense of hope and love.
The second verse introduces the concept of unexpected opportunities and the belief that nothing can stop them now. It emphasizes the resilience and determination to keep pushing forward despite past hurt. The bridge further solidifies this newfound empowerment, stating, "I'm not running anymore, 'cause now there's nothing left to hold me down. Some things are worth fighting for, I see it all, it's waiting for me now." This demonstrates a shift from a passive state to an active one, with the singer embracing their own strength and recognizing the choices they can make to create a better future.
Overall, "Overcome" is a powerful anthem of personal growth, overcoming past struggles, and finding the courage to let love in.
Line by Line Meaning
If you walk with your head down
If you go through life with a defeated attitude
You can count every step you take
You become hyper-aware of every small action or movement
I know every place I've been now
I am fully aware of my past experiences and mistakes
I can count every mistake
I can acknowledge and remember every error I've made
I've been hurt so many times before
I have experienced numerous emotional wounds in the past
Almost forgotten how to dream
I have nearly lost the ability to envision a better future
All that I was running from
All the things I was trying to escape
Is all I need to save me
Are the very things that can rescue and transform me
I couldn't let you in my heart
I couldn't allow myself to be vulnerable and open to love
My defenses all fall apart
My protective barriers crumble and dissolve
Just when I thought I'd given up
Just as I was on the verge of surrendering
I have overcome
I have conquered and triumphed over my challenges
And now I can't let you go, oh no
And now I cannot imagine being without you, it's impossible
You showed me something that I've never known
You have revealed a quality or experience that was completely unfamiliar to me
And finally I've found the one
And at last, I have discovered the person who completes me
You can never see it coming
You can never predict when it will happen
There's always that one you can't count out
There's always that one person who defies expectations and remains strong
Who keeps on believing nothings gonna stop me now
Who continues to have faith that nothing will hinder their progress
I'm not running anymore
I am no longer trying to escape or avoid
Cause now there's nothing left to hold me down
Because there are no more obstacles or burdens weighing on me
Some things are worth fighting for
Certain things are worth putting up a struggle to attain
I see it all
I can perceive and grasp the entirety of the situation
It's waiting for me now
It is patiently anticipating my arrival
I have overcome
I have come out victorious and surpassed my hardships
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SAMUEL WATTERS, RICHARD BUTLER, WAYNE WILKINS, LOUIS JOHN BIANCANIELLO
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Rael Lucena
Essa música e totalmente maravilhosa, deveria ganha reconhecimento e a voz da Alexandra e tão PERFEITA e tem vocais incrível
Tryness Tembo
I really love the song ❤️
Marcelo C.S.
❤️🇧🇷❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Leah Chishimikwa
years later but still crispy fresh, so uplifting
Viviane Queiroz
👏👏❤🇧🇷🤗
oliver smith
This song makes me cry
I miss my family …💕💕💕❤️
Alessio Parodi
I wish you the best career Alex. I love u and support u from Italy since your XFactor winning. I hope u come back to the glory as u deserve. #loveyou
Kev F
This is my empowerment hyper startup the day anthem song.... I listen to it everyday day like literally everyday biking omw to everywhere
Chabenson P. Chadavoine
I love when first listening to a song it made me fall in love, and you following the rythms like u knew them before... At The End, it's a 💕 at first heard...
Priscilla Clancy
❤