Undefeated
Daughtry Lyrics
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Bruised and black-eyed
Half a life
Bleeding, choking but not broken
Inside
And in this world of compromise
I hit every curb, every red light
But through it all I'm
Still undefeated
With my back against the ropes
Still undefeated
You can knock me down with mighty blows
But you cannot break my hope
Weak knees, can't stand
Raise up your hands
Don't walk away
Been sucker punched but I'm not down
My feet have never left the ground
It's a fight that I can't fix
Like a cut that needs a stitch
And somehow through it all I stay
Still undefeated
With my back against the ropes
Still undefeated
You can knock me down with mighty blows
But you cannot break my hope
Cannot break my hope
Cannot break my hope, yeah
We're the ones who take the beating
Get back up and we're still breathing
We are the ones
We'll take the hit straight to the face
And never look the other way
We are the ones
Still undefeated
With our back against the ropes
We're still undefeated
We'll break these chains
To let them know they
Cannot break our hope
They cannot break our hope
They cannot break our
They can break us down
But they can't break our hope
The lyrics of Daughtry's song "Undefeated" speak about the perseverance and resilience of an individual in the face of challenges and adversity. The opening lines "Swing left, swing right, bruised and black-eyed, half a life, bleeding, choking but not broken inside" vividly depict the physical and emotional toll that the struggles have had on the person. Despite this, the individual remains undefeated, as the chorus repeatedly affirms, "You can knock me down with mighty blows, but you cannot break my hope."
The second verse of the song alludes to the internal conflicts that arise when one tries to navigate through a world that demands compromise. The lines "I hit every curb, every red light, trying to keep both hands on the wheel" suggest a sense of being lost and overwhelmed. The bridge of the song switches to a more collective perspective, with the lines "We're the ones who take the beating, get back up and we're still breathing" implying that the message of the song extends to a wider audience.
Overall, the song "Undefeated" is an uplifting and empowering message that encourages listeners to persevere through hardships and not give up hope. It acknowledges that life can be challenging and painful, but through it all, we can remain undefeated.
Line by Line Meaning
Swing left, swing right
Facing challenges from all directions
Bruised and black-eyed
Sustaining injuries but still standing
Half a life
Enduring hardships for a long time
Bleeding, choking but not broken
Going through difficult times but not giving up
Inside
Mentally and emotionally strong
And in this world of compromise
In a world where people often give in to challenges
I hit every curb, every red light
Experiencing setbacks in life
Trying to keep both hands on the wheel
Striving to remain in control during tough times
But through it all I'm
Not giving up despite all obstacles
Still undefeated
Remaining undefeated and unbeaten
With my back against the ropes
Facing great challenges and adversity
You can knock me down with mighty blows
Suffering great losses and setbacks
But you cannot break my hope
Maintaining hope even when things seem bleak
Weak knees, can't stand
Feeling exhausted and weak
Raise up your hands
Asking for help from others
Don't walk away
Not giving up on life
Been sucker punched but I'm not down
Going through tough times but not giving up
My feet have never left the ground
Still standing and fighting despite challenges
It's a fight that I can't fix
Facing challenges that cannot be resolved
Like a cut that needs a stitch
Requiring care and attention to heal
And somehow through it all I stay
Remaining strong despite all obstacles
We're the ones who take the beating
Fighting back even when faced with tough conditions
Get back up and we're still breathing
Standing tall after suffering losses
We are the ones
Resilient and strong in the face of adversity
We'll take the hit straight to the face
Not afraid to face challenges head-on
And never look the other way
Not shying away from difficulties
We'll break these chains
Overcoming limitations and difficulties
To let them know they
Showing the world that we're strong and never giving up
Cannot break our hope
No matter what happens, we still hold on to our hope
They can break us down
Challenges can take a toll on us
But they can't break our hope
Hope is something that cannot be broken by external factors
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC LOCKETT, McDonald, Stevens
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Zoe S
I love listening to this band when I need moral support. me and my mom rock out to their songs in the car
Qarmatian Warhorse
Hope you're still going strong all these years on.
Assassins Angel
I can't help but sing this at the top of my lungs!! I adore this song!
Navah Weiss
Daughtry is underrated, but they're still undefeated.
😊😊😊
Joan Mulenga
True
Tiana Manuel
SO TRUE
Anime Freak
Navah Weiss that was.....amazing 👏👏👏
Uzna Hammond
I can't believe he makes part of my life for 12 years. how time passes fast... I still go back to the 1st time I heard home and it's just unbelievable. I LOVE THIS BAND
anna
I cannot describe in words how much I LUV THIS SONG !!!! :3
ZIML 7704
Chris Daughtry has been making music for many years. He was an American Idol contestant slightly more than ten years ago. I love all of his songs, especially the new ones.