Black and White
Erin Bowman & Joe Philips Lyrics


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TV version

It's always hard,
When the journey begins.
Hard to find your way,
Hard to make new friends.
But there's nothing you can't do,
'Cause you've got the power inside of you.
It's not always black and white,
But your heart always knows what's right.
It's not about win or lose, it's the path you choose.
Let the journey begin,
Pokémon!

Movie version

It's always hard,
When the journey begins.
Hard to find your way;
Hard to make amends.
But there's nothing you can't do,
'Cause you've got the power inside of you.

It's never easy,
To make a choice:
To keep things inside,
Or raise your voice.
But for everyone there comes a time
When the light inside begins to shine.

It's not always right or wrong,
As long as your spirit's strong.
It's not always win or lose,
It's the road you choose;
The answer's within.

It's not always black and white,
But your heart always knows what's right.
But let the journey begin—

So many choices;
How do we know?
So many places;
Where do we go?
What should I say?
What should I do?
Still, we're together: me and you!

It's not always right or wrong,
As long as your spirit's strong.
It's not always win or lose,
It's the road you choose;
The answer's within.

It's not always black and white,
But your heart always knows what's right.
But let the journey begin:
Pokémon!

There's nothing you can't do,
'Cause you've got the power inside of you.
It's not always right or wrong,
As long as your spirit's strong.
It's not always win or lose,
It's the road you choose;
The answer's within.

It's not always black and white,
but your heart always knows what's right.




Let the journey begin:
Pokémon!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Black and White" by Erin Bowman and Joe Philips are a motivational anthem that deals with the concept of embarking on a journey. At the beginning of the journey, it is sometimes difficult to find one's way or make new friends; however, the artist reminds us that we have the power inside of us to overcome any difficulties that may arise. The lyrics encourage the listener to follow their heart because it always knows what is right, and it is not always about winning or losing but rather the path we choose.


In the movie version, the lyrics take a slightly different turn. The artist talks about the choices we make and the difficulty in keeping things inside or raising our voice. However, there comes a time when the light inside of us begins to shine, and we realize that it is not always about right or wrong but whether our spirit is strong. The answer to our questions is within us, and it is not always about black or white but about letting the journey begin.


Line by Line Meaning

It's always hard,
Starting something new can be challenging.


When the journey begins.
The beginning of a new journey can be especially difficult.


Hard to find your way;
It can be tough to navigate new situations.


Hard to make new friends.
Creating connections with people when you're new can be hard.


But there's nothing you can't do,
Regardless of how hard something may seem, you have the power to overcome it.


'Cause you've got the power inside of you.
You may not realize it, but you're capable of amazing things.


It's never easy,
Making choices can be really tough.


To make a choice:
Decisions are hard.


To keep things inside,
Bottling up your feelings can be hard on you.


Or raise your voice.
Standing up for yourself can be difficult but sometimes necessary.


But for everyone there comes a time
There will be moments in life where you have to make important decisions.


When the light inside begins to shine.
It can be enlightening when you start to find your way.


It's not always right or wrong,
Morality isn't straightforward.


As long as your spirit's strong.
If you're grounded by your convictions, you can be assured that you're doing what's best.


It's not always win or lose,
Life can't always be measured in terms of winning or losing.


It's the road you choose;
It's important to focus on the journey, not the end result.


The answer's within.
The best solutions come from within yourself.


So many choices;
Life can be full of options.


How do we know?
Making the right choices is hard to gauge.


So many places;
There are many different paths to take.


Where do we go?
Deciding where to go can be confusing.


What should I say?
Finding the right words can be a challenge.


What should I do?
Sometimes, deciding what to do is unclear.


Still, we're together: me and you!
No matter what happens, we'll always be together.


Let the journey begin:
Let's start our journey together.


Pokémon!
Let's make our journey like a Pokémon adventure.




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