So Long
Grant Natalie Lyrics
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To survive my own pride
Haunted by the demons
Of my past life
Who am I and why do I
Are questions that keep running
Through my mind
But underneath this shallow skin
Comin' out from within
[Chorus]
So long
Farewell to my old self
Good-bye to the lie that I can't be someone else
Cause who I was ain't who I am
(I know that) I've been born again
Those stains of my history are gone, gone, gone
So long
Apathy, hunting me
Like some contagious disease
Hypocrisy hiding in the shadows
Of the former me
Doin' what comes naturally
I'm not who I want to be
I'm ready to, ready to be free
[Chorus]
Na-na-na, na-na-na-na
Hey, hey, hey
So long
Na-na-na, na-na-na-na
Hey, hey, hey
So long
[Chorus]
The song So Long by Grant Natalie is a reflection of the singer's struggles with his past self. The first verse talks about how his pride has been hindering his survival, and how he is haunted by his past demons. The singer is trying to figure out who he is and why he is that way, but beneath his skin, he is undergoing a transformation - a new person is emerging. The chorus signifies the singer's farewell to his old self and how he is saying goodbye to his former self that has been lying to him about his true identity. The stains of his history are now gone, and he's been born again.
The second verse talks about apathy, which is dragging him down like a contagious disease. The hypocrisy that he once carried is hiding in the shadows of his former self. He's not who he wants to be, and he's ready to be free. The verse indicates that the singer recognizes the need to free himself from the chains of his former self and to rise to greatness. The chorus repeats the singer's farewell to his past, emphasizing how his old, hypocritical self is gone for good.
In conclusion, So Long is a song about self-discovery, transformation, and growth. It's about recognizing the errors of one's ways and shedding those beliefs to become a better person. The singer's journey towards discovering his true identity and overcoming his past self is the central theme of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Mystified by the struggle
I am confused by the difficulty I face in changing myself.
To survive my own pride
Overcoming my pride is a challenge.
Haunted by the demons
I am troubled by the effects of my past mistakes.
Of my past life
They are the result of my previous actions and choices.
Who am I and why do I
I am unsure of my identity and purpose.
Are questions that keep running
I cannot stop thinking about them.
Through my mind
They occupy my thoughts constantly.
But underneath this shallow skin
Despite my appearance, there is more to me than meets the eye.
A brand new me is comin' out,
I am becoming a new and improved version of myself.
Comin' out from within
The change is happening internally.
So long
I am saying goodbye to my old self.
Farewell to my old self
I am bidding farewell to the person I used to be.
Good-bye to the lie that I can't be someone else
I reject the false belief that I am stuck being who I was before.
Cause who I was ain't who I am
I am not defined by my past actions.
(I know that) I've been born again
I am experiencing a personal rebirth.
Those stains of my history are gone, gone, gone
The effects of my past mistakes no longer have a hold on me.
Apathy, hunting me
Apathy is dragging me down.
Like some contagious disease
It spreads and infects other areas of my life.
Hypocrisy hiding in the shadows
My past hypocrisy is lurking in the background.
Of the former me
It is a characteristic of who I used to be.
Doin' what comes naturally
I am acting on autopilot and not considering the consequences.
I'm not who I want to be
I am unsatisfied with my current self.
I'm ready to, ready to be free
I am willing and eager to break free from my old self.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Natalie Grant
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Stacey R
I heard this on the radio today and I was surprised (and impressed) to hear her sing a song with such an old school R&B feeling...love it :)
Kelia Coleman
Love it!
Eff U
Thank you Natalie for being such an inspiration! <3 <3 <3
Christian Richards
love Love LOVE that outro at 4:00... great Song!
Ieyeshia Bates
Natalie Grant 😍😄🙌🏼