Miracles
Coldplay Ft. Big Sean Lyrics

My father said never give up, son
My father taught me to persevere and never give up.

Just look how good Cassius become
He used Cassius Clay, now known as Muhammad Ali, as an example of someone who defied the odds to become great.

Muhammad, Mahatma, and Nelson
These individuals, including Muhammad Ali, Mahatma Gandhi, and Nelson Mandela, are examples of individuals who fought for what they believed in and became icons.

Not scared to be strong
These individuals were not afraid to stand up for themselves and their beliefs.

Now you could run and just say they're right
You can give up and accept that those who doubt you are right.

No, I'll never be no one in my whole life
You can continue to doubt yourself, believing you will never amount to anything.

Or you could turn and say, 'No, wait, they're wrong'
Alternatively, you could choose to ignore the doubts of others and believe in yourself.

And get to keep on dancing all life long
By believing in yourself and not giving up, you can enjoy life to the fullest, pursuing your passions.

Just look what Amelia and Joan done
Amelia Earhart and Joan of Arc are examples of strong and determined historical figures.

Oh Rosa, Teresa, the war won
Rosa Parks and Mother Teresa are examples of individuals who fought for change and made a positive impact.

Yeah, you could be Someone special
The song encourages the listener to believe in themselves and that they have the potential to be special and great.

You've got bright in your brains and lightning in your veins
Through creativity and passion, you have the potential to accomplish greatness.

You'll go higher than they've ever gone
By not giving up and believing in yourself, you can surpass previous achievements.

In you I see Someone special
The song continues to encourage the listener, stating that the artist sees something special in them.

You've got fire in your eyes and when you realize
Passion and determination are evident in the listener and are keys to success.

You'll go further than we've ever gone (look)
Believing in oneself and refusing to give up can lead to much greater success than previously achieved.

I paid my intuition, I couldn't afford tuition
The artist didn't have the financial resources for formal education but relied on intuition and self-teaching.

My funds was insufficient, it felt I'm in prison
Financial constraints can feel limiting and oppressive, but the artist chose to not let them stop him.

Until I realized I had to set my mind free
He came to the realization that he needed to free himself from self-doubt and doubt from others.

I was trusting statistics more than I trust me
He was relying on external measures of success instead of believing in his own abilities and potential.

Get a degree, good job, 401k
Society often pressures individuals into following a certain path of success, which may include obtaining a degree and a stable corporate job.

But I'm tryna turn K's to M's, what does it take?
The artist desires to turn thousands (K's) into millions (M's), highlighting his aim for a much higher level of success.

And maybe I could be the new Ali of music, prolly
The artist believes in the possibility of being the next music icon, just like Muhammad Ali was a boxing icon.

Instead of doing it just as a hobby like these boys told me to
Others may discourage pursuing one's passion and instead suggest treating it as a hobby or not pursuing it at all.

I guess you either watch the show or you show and prove
You can choose to only watch others succeed, or take action yourself to prove that you can succeed too.

Prove it to them or you prove it to yourself
The artist encourages the listener to prove doubters wrong, but ultimately, the most important validation is that you have proven it to yourself.

But honestly, it's better if you do it for yourself
Doing something for your own passion and personal fulfillment is ultimately more rewarding than doing something solely for others' validation or approval.

Never complacent 'til we hit the oasis
The artist will never be satisfied or stagnant until achieving a place of rest and success.

One life, don't waste it, feel my heart races, success I taste it, ah
The artist recognizes the value of one's life and the urgency to not waste it. He feels the excitement and anticipation of tasting success.

We on the verge of getting every single thing that we deserve
By not giving up and working hard, success is within reach and deserved.

Don't go to war with yourself Just turn, just turn, just turn it on And you can't go wrong
The artist advises the listener not to doubt themselves, but rather to turn on their passion and determination. By doing so, there is no way to fail.