Overcome
Good Charlotte Lyrics


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(featuring Jepetto)

I was raised to believe what I see
So I pray to God
Give me strength, help me breathe
When they suck life from me
Something's wrong
Anything wrong with me
I don't see
Anything wrong with me
So I write and I pray
And I live day to day
And I wait for the Son
And I love everyone
Still they find something wrong

Anything wrong with me
I don't see
Anything wrong with me

You can't hide what's inside...
You can't hide what's inside when you die...
You can’t hide what's inside/when you die/you will die...

Break me
Break me down





You can't hide what's inside when you die...
You will die...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Good Charlotte's "Overcome" featuring Jepetto address themes of inner strength and resilience in the face of external pressures. The singer was raised to believe in what they see, but they find that something is wrong when others "suck life" from them. Despite others pointing out perceived flaws, the singer doesn't see anything wrong with themselves and chooses to live day-to-day, write, pray, and wait for the Son. They love everyone, yet others still find something wrong with them.


The repetition of the phrase "Anything wrong with me/ I don't see/ Anything wrong with me" highlights the singer's unwavering belief in themselves, despite what others may say. The line "You can't hide what's inside when you die" emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and not succumbing to external pressures, as one's true self will ultimately be revealed upon death. The final line, "Break me down," suggests a willingness to face challenges head-on and even be broken down, as long as one remains true to themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

I was raised to believe what I see
Growing up, I have been taught to only believe things that I can see with my own eyes.


So I pray to God
In times of difficulty, I turn to God for guidance and support.


Give me strength, help me breathe
I ask God to give me the strength to persevere and to help me continue moving forward, one breath at a time.


When they suck life from me
When others try to drain me of my energy and my will to live,


Something's wrong
I know that something is not right and needs to change.


Anything wrong with me
I do not see anything wrong with myself.


So I write and I pray
I turn to writing and prayer as positive outlets to express myself and find peace within.


And I live day to day
I try to take things one day at a time and make the most of each moment.


And I wait for the Son
I have faith in a brighter future and am hopeful for better things to come.


And I love everyone
I try to approach others with love and compassion, even when they do not return it.


Still they find something wrong
Despite my efforts to live a positive and fulfilling life, some people still try to find fault with me.


You can't hide what's inside...
No matter how much you try to conceal your true self from others,


You can't hide what's inside when you die...
Your true nature and the legacy you leave behind will ultimately be revealed when you pass away.


Break me
I am willing to be broken down and humbled in order to grow and become a better person.


Break me down
I am open to facing my flaws and shortcomings, and am willing to work on improving myself.


You will die...
Death is unavoidable and a natural part of the human experience.




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Jamie A2Z83

they had no other songs anything similar to this at the time. Has a nu metal influence. I wondered how they accomplished this sound and where it came from and whos shouting in the background.

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ErinLuxe

i wonder this all the time

Human

For me it’s not so much who is shouting, but WHAT are they shouting?

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ErinLuxe

such an underrated artist/band at the start

max Vicious

perfect song for a horror movie trailer

ErinLuxe

wtf

pablo lemus

esas de good charlotte estan como perddia

Carlos Herrera

Están perdidas porque son demos (EP)
Aunque sinceramente me encantan las demos de GC porque igual tienen su buena lírica y melodía... Yo pienso que deberían hacer un disco con todos estos demos.

DannyBoy NeverDies

Who else is here from the SpongeBob season 3 DVD pop-up trivia facts?

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