Tough It Out
FM Lyrics


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Tough it out

Oh, yeah
Whoa-oh-oh-oh
Oh, yeah

Oh, you've been sleeping on a bed of roses
Eating with a silver spoon
Looking down from your ivory tower
You thought the blood in your veins was blue

Oh, yeah, oh, yeah

Hey, welcome to the real world, baby
Get ready for a big surprise
Throw away those rose-colored glasses
Girl, you better open your eyes

We all know only the strong survive
You gotta be tough just to stay alive
(Gotta be tough)
There's always something new you can cry about
Stand up for yourself, you gotta tough it out

Tough it out
They're out to get you, trying to wear you down
Tough it out
You need a friend, there's never anyone around
When your back's against the wall
You gotta tough it out
Tough it out
They'll steal your thunder, try to kill your pride
Tough it out
You need some sanctuary, some place to hide
When your back's against the wall
You gotta tough it out
Whoa-oh-oh-oh, tough it out

Oh, life is there for the taking
You gotta choose the game that you play
You gotta fight for what you believe in
'Cos where there's a will there's a way

Oh, we all know only the strong survive
You gotta be tough just to stay alive
(Gotta be tough)
There's always something new you can cry about
Stand up for yourself, you gotta tough it out

Tough it out
They're out to get you, trying to wear you down
Tough it out
You need a friend, there's never anyone around
When your back's against the wall
You gotta tough it out
Tough it out
They'll steal your thunder, gonna kill your pride
Tough it out
You need some sanctuary, some place to hide
When your back's against the wall
You gotta tough it out
Whoa-oh-oh-oh

When your back's against the wall
You gotta be strong, you gotta stand tall
Fight fire with fire, oh, yeah

Well, there's always something new you can cry about
Stand up for yourself you gotta tough it out

Tough it out
They're out to get you, trying to wear you down
Tough it out
You need a friend, there's never anyone around
When your back's against the wall
You gotta tough it out
Tough it out
They'll steal your thunder, gonna kill your pride
Tough it out
You need some sanctuary, some place to hide
When your back's against the wall

Tough it out
Sleeping on a bed of roses
Tough it out
Eating with a silver spoon
Looking down from your ivory tower
You thought the blood in your veins was blue
Tough it out
Life is there for the taking
Tough it out
Just a game that you play
You gotta fight for what you believe in

Tough it out
They're out to get you, trying to wear you down
Tough it out
You need a friend, there's never anyone around




When your back's against the wall
You gotta tough it out, oh, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Tough it Out" by FM is a classic rock ballad that speaks to the challenges and struggles that people face in life. The opening verses set the stage by describing someone who has been living a privileged life and is now facing the reality of the world around them. The lyrics go on to encourage the listener to toughen up and fight for what they believe in, no matter what obstacles they may face.


The chorus of the song is repeated several times throughout the track, emphasizing the message of resilience and perseverance. The lyrics suggest that people need to be strong and stand up for themselves in order to survive in a world that can be harsh and uncaring.


Overall, "Tough it Out" is a powerful song that empowers the listener to keep fighting and never give up, no matter what challenges they may face. It urges people to be strong, stay focused on their goals, and never lose sight of their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, you've been sleeping on a bed of roses
You've been living an easy, luxurious life


Eating with a silver spoon
You've been privileged and had everything handed to you


Looking down from your ivory tower
You've been living in a world where you think you're above everyone else


You thought the blood in your veins was blue
You think you are better than others because of your privilege


Hey, welcome to the real world, baby
You need to understand that life is not easy and you need to face real challenges


Get ready for a big surprise
You might not be prepared for what's to come


Throw away those rose-colored glasses
Stop being naive and seeing the world as perfect


Girl, you better open your eyes
You need to wake up and see the reality of the world


We all know only the strong survive
You need to be strong in order to succeed in life


You gotta be tough just to stay alive
You need to be resilient and persevere through tough times in order to survive


There's always something new you can cry about
You will always face challenges and problems


Stand up for yourself, you gotta tough it out
You need to be brave and face challenges head-on


They're out to get you, trying to wear you down
People will try to bring you down and make you lose confidence


You need a friend, there's never anyone around
You might feel alone and unsupported


When your back's against the wall
When you're in a difficult situation and have no options left


They'll steal your thunder, try to kill your pride
People will try to take your achievements and make you feel bad about them


You need some sanctuary, some place to hide
You need a safe place to retreat to when facing challenges


Life is there for the taking
You have the opportunity to create the life you want


You gotta choose the game that you play
You need to make choices that align with your values


You gotta fight for what you believe in
You need to stand up for your beliefs and goals


When your back's against the wall, You gotta be strong
You need to be resilient and strong when facing tough situations


You gotta stand tall
You need to be confident and proud of yourself


Fight fire with fire
You need to fight back against those who try to bring you down


They're out to get you, trying to wear you down
People will try to bring you down and make you lose confidence


You need a friend, there's never anyone around
You might feel alone and unsupported


Tough it out
You need to be resilient and persevere through challenges




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