Backbone
Daughtry Lyrics
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When you're feelin' like you're never gonna dig your way out
Never gonna dig your way out
Keep pushing up the river
Keep mining for the silver
'Til you've shot gold
Gotta whether the storm
I'm telling you
We all fall on hard times, you know
Each day is a hight climb, you know
Some days your body has to carry on
So you gotta show a little backbone
You know
You know
You know
You gotta show a little backbone
These troubles so real
We're all facing temptations
And our own fears
Year after year
But it can't rain forver, no
I'm telling you
We all fall on hard times, you know
Each day is a high climb, you know
Some days your body has to carry on
So you gotta show a little backbone
You know
You know
You know
You gotta show a little backbone
(You gotta show a little backbone)
You know (you gotta show a little backbone)
You gotta show a little backbone
Are you strong enough to get back up?
When the chains hold you to the ground
So let's break 'em down, yeah, uh
Let's break 'em down
Let's break 'em down
Woah, I'm telling you
We all fall on hard times, you know
Each day is a hight climb, you know
Some days your body has to carry on
So you gotta show a little
We all fall on hard times, yeah
Each day is a high climb, you know
We all fall on hard times, you know
(You gotta show a little backbone)
We all fall on hard times, yeah
(You know each day is a high climb, you know)
We all fall on hard times each day is a high climb, you know
So you gotta show a little backbone
The lyrics of Daughtry's song "Backbone" are about staying strong and not giving up during hard times. The verses describe the feeling of being stuck in a difficult situation and feeling like there is no way out. Despite the struggle and the effort it takes, the chorus encourages the listener to push through and show some backbone. The song acknowledges that everyone goes through hard times and has to climb uphill each day, but it's important to keep going and stay strong.
The metaphor of mining for silver and shooting gold is used to represent the effort put into overcoming obstacles and achieving success. The song acknowledges that temptations and fears are a part of life but that it's important to weather the storm because it can't rain forever. The bridge of the song asks if the listener is strong enough to break free from the chains that hold them down and encourages them to keep pushing forward.
Overall, "Backbone" is a message of hope and resilience that encourages listeners to keep pushing even when things get tough. It acknowledges the reality of facing hard times but emphasizes the importance of not giving up and showing some backbone.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're hurting deep down
When you feel pain that goes beyond surface level
When you're feelin' like you're never gonna dig your way out
When you feel stuck and incapable of overcoming your struggles
Never gonna dig your way out
Feeling like there is no solution to your problems
Keep pushing up the river
Continuing to make progress despite obstacles and setbacks
Keep mining for the silver
Persisting in the pursuit of valuable opportunities
Til you've shot gold
Continuing until you achieve significant success
Gotta whether the storm
Enduring through a difficult situation
'Cause it can't rain forever, no
Recognizing that tough times won't last forever
We all fall on hard times, you know
Everyone experiences struggles at some point in their life
Each day is a hight climb, you know
Every day presents its own challenges and obstacles to overcome
Some days your body has to carry on
Even when you feel physically or mentally exhausted, you must find a way to push forward
So you gotta show a little backbone
You must demonstrate strength and resilience in the face of adversity
These troubles so real
The difficulties faced are genuine and legitimate
We're all facing temptations
Everyone experiences the allure of unhealthy or destructive behaviors
And our own fears
Individuals must also grapple with their personal anxieties and apprehensions
Year after year
The challenges persist and repeat over time
Are you strong enough to get back up?
Do you possess the fortitude necessary to recover from a setback?
When the chains hold you to the ground
Overcoming the constraints that limit progress or success
So let's break 'em down, yeah, uh
Finding a way to dismantle the obstacles that prevent progress
We all fall on hard times, yeah
A reminder that tough times are a universal experience
You gotta show a little backbone
Displaying strength and resilience when faced with adversity
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher A. Daughtry, Martin H Frederiksen, Scott Christopher Stevens
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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When you're hurting deep down
When you're feelin' like you're never gonna dig your way out
Never gonna dig your way out
Keep pushing up the river
Keep mining for the silver
'Til you've shot gold
Gotta whether the storm
'Cause it can't rain forever, no
I'm telling you
We all fall on hard times, you know
Each day is a hight climb, you know
Some days your body has to carry on
So you gotta show a little backbone
You know
You know
You know
You gotta show a little backbone
These troubles so real
We're all facing temptations
And our own fears
Year after year
But it can't rain forver, no
I'm telling you
We all fall on hard times, you know
Each day is a high climb, you know
Some days your body has to carry on
So you gotta show a little backbone
You know
You know
You know
You gotta show a little backbone
(You gotta show a little backbone)
You know (you gotta show a little backbone)
You gotta show a little backbone
Are you strong enough to get back up?
When the chains hold you to the ground
So let's break 'em down, yeah, uh
Let's break 'em down
Let's break 'em down
Woah, I'm telling you
We all fall on hard times, you know
Each day is a hight climb, you know
Some days your body has to carry on
So you gotta show a little
We all fall on hard times, yeah
Each day is a high climb, you know
We all fall on hard times, you know
(You gotta show a little backbone)
We all fall on hard times, yeah
(You know each day is a high climb, you know)
We all fall on hard times each day is a high climb, you know
So you gotta show a little backbone
@joanne2924
Giving me the strength to face every single thing I'm facing, every single day
@kendallpaige4160
I’m just getting back into Daughtry and he is so unbelievably talented and it can’t believe how much I love his music. His voice is feeding my soul right now
@Jace.Wallis
I agree
@user-ud2sx1ys4f
Superman made me cry
@Nagem1617
Chris is keeping me going while in isolation. I love his music, his voice, his passion. I want to thank him for being there when I was at my low points in recent times. When he was on the Masked Singer, I was so excited and looked forward to every episode for his performances. I had almost forgotten how much his music meant to me. I was and still am going through some hard times but his music has kept me going more than anything else right now <3
@1000gasparD
Great to hear a voice with a "backbone" from Botswana
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This CD was the last birthday gift my husband gave me before he died from cancer in 2919. I played "I just found Heaven" at his f
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At his funeral
@nitzamarinacanziani7289
My new anthem! Absolutely incredible.
@ahronvisservissie4270
i only first heard of Chris in the masked singer and instantly fell in love with his voice and have been listening to all his albums from then