Country Strong
Gwyneth Paltrow And Mark Rubin Band Lyrics
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That just rolled in off up a dusty Midwest bus
Yeah, on the outside I look fragile
But on the inside is something you can't crush
'Cause I'm country strong
Hard to break
Like the ground I grew up on
You may fool me and I'll fall
But I won't stay down long
'Cause I'm country strong
I have weathered colder winters
Longer summers without a drop of rain
Push me in a corner and I'll come out fighting
I may lose but I'll always keep my faith
'Cause I'm country strong
Hard to break
Like the ground I grew up on
You may fool me and I'll fall
But I won't stay down long
'Cause I'm country strong
'Cause I'm country strong
Hard to break
Like the ground I grew up on
You may fool me and I'll fall
But I won't stay down long
'Cause I'm country strong
I'm country strong
Yeah, I'm country strong
I'm country strong
I'm country strong
I'm country strong
In "Country Strong," Gwyneth Paltrow sings about her resilience and strength, using her upbringing in the Midwest as a metaphor for her tenacity. She acknowledges that while she may appear fragile on the outside, internally, she is indestructible. She compares herself to the ground she grew up on, suggesting that she is firmly rooted in her background and her experiences, making her hard to break. She declares that she may get knocked down, but she won't stay down for long. Her faith and her ability to fight back are unbreakable, just like her country roots.
The song speaks to the resilience of the human spirit, and the power of our backgrounds and experiences to provide us with inner strength. It also challenges assumptions about femininity and fragility, demonstrating that women can be strong and tough, even if those qualities aren't immediately visible on the surface. Through the metaphor of the Midwest and country life, Paltrow suggests that our upbringing can shape our character in powerful ways, providing the foundation for our strength and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you see me like some wide eyed dreamer
I am aware that you view me as someone with unrealistic fantasies
That just rolled in off up a dusty Midwest bus
Just like the typical portrayal of a country girl in America that travels around to pursue her dreams
Yeah, on the outside I look fragile
I may appear weak and vulnerable at first glance
But on the inside is something you can't crush
Deep inside me is an unbreakable spirit that cannot be crushed
'Cause I'm country strong
I possess a strength and resilience similar to that of the land I grew up on
Hard to break
I am not easily defeated or broken
Like the ground I grew up on
My ability to withstand challenges is similar to the toughness of the land I come from
You may fool me and I'll fall
I am not immune to being tricked or deceived, and I may stumble
But I won't stay down long
However, I refuse to remain defeated and will rise again quickly
'Cause I'm country strong
My strength and resilience is like that of a tough country girl
I have weathered colder winters
I have experienced difficult times where I had to endure extreme cold weather
Longer summers without a drop of rain
I have been through periods of drought where there was no precipitation for an extended period
Push me in a corner and I'll come out fighting
If I am forced into a difficult situation, I will not give up and will fight to overcome it
I may lose but I'll always keep my faith
Even if I face defeat, I will always maintain my sense of hope and belief in myself
'Cause I'm country strong
My strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit is reminiscent of that of a tough country girl
I'm country strong
I possess a unique kind of strength - one that is characteristic of country girls in America
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Walt Disney Music Company, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JENNIFER HANSON, ANTHONY MARTIN, MARK EUGENE NESLER
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