Strongest
Ina Wroldsen Lyrics


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You sit there with that look on your face like you won
Like nothing that I say is gonna change how you feel now
You sit there and you tell me you fell outta love
And we are in your way so you just gotta leave now
And we just need to understand your reasons
And you are gonna justify this treason
By telling me the promises that we sworn ain't enough
So now you gonna be another person?
And how do I explain this shit to our son?
How'd you tell a toddler about a girlfriend?
Daddy's gone

Well, I will be the strongest that he ever knew
And I will be there when he needs a love strong enough
Don't worry I will carry your share for us
No matter how bad the storm
I will be strongest that he ever knew and we'll leave you alone

You sit there with your phone in your hands and you're hurt
You tell me that you feel like you lost me when he came
I'm sorry but I cannot connect with your words
'Cause right now what matters isn't yours but it is his name
And we just need to find another income
'Cause she wants you to help her with her own one
And you want me to tell me that what you've done is okay

So now you gonna be another father?
And I will be a different kind of mother?
And you'd tell a toddler 'bout step brothers?
Daddy's strayed

Well, I will be the strongest that he ever knew
And I will be there when he needs a love strong enough
Don't worry I will carry your share for us
No matter how bad the storm
I will be strongest that he ever knew and we'll leave you alone

Let's talk about family
Let's talk about family
Let's talk of the ties and the lies and the love that we had in this family
Let's talk about honesty
You know nothing about honesty
I'll let go of your hands and our plans and the chance that we had with this family

Well, I will be the strongest that he ever knew
And I will be there when he needs a love strong enough
Don't worry I will carry your share for us
No matter how bad the storm




I will be strongest that he ever knew and we'll leave you alone
Oh na na, we'll leave you alone

Overall Meaning

Ina Wroldsen's song "Strongest" is about a couple dealing with the fallout of a breakup and figuring out how to move forward as a family. The lyrics address the pain of falling out of love and the difficulty in explaining the situation to a child. The singer in the song vows to be strong for their child and carry the burden for both parents.


The opening stanza starts with the singer addressing the person who is leaving, saying that they seem to have already made up their mind and that nothing anyone says will change that. The person has fallen out of love and believes that the promises they made to each other are not enough. The singer then states that they will need to explain this to their child, who is still young and may not understand why their father is leaving. They vow to be strong for their child and provide them with the love and support that they need, even if it means doing it alone.


The second verse continues the story, with the singer addressing their partner directly. They say that the partner has hurt them deeply but that their child's needs come first. They acknowledge that they will need to find another source of income because the partner is leaving to start a new life with someone else. They also address the difficult task of explaining this to a child, including the possibility of step-siblings. The singer then once again vows to be strong and carry the burden for both parents.


Overall, the song is a heartbreaking exploration of the struggles faced by families going through a breakup. It speaks to the difficulty of explaining such a complex situation to a child and the pain felt by all parties involved. However, the singer in the song focuses on being strong and providing a stable environment for their child, even in the face of such adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

You sit there with that look on your face like you won
You appear to feel victorious or successful as I express my feelings


Like nothing that I say is gonna change how you feel now
You don't seem to be receptive or responsive to what I am saying


You sit there and you tell me you fell outta love
You communicate to me directly that you no longer love me


And we are in your way so you just gotta leave now
And you want to leave us behind while we are still in your way


And we just need to understand your reasons
You expect us to make sense of your motives


And you are gonna justify this treason
You are positioning yourself to defend or explain your betrayal


By telling me the promises that we sworn ain't enough
You assert that the vows we made to each other are insufficient


So now you gonna be another person?
Are you planning to change your identity and persona?


And how do I explain this shit to our son?
And how do I elaborate on this situation to our child?


How'd you tell a toddler about a girlfriend?
How can you describe to a young child the presence of a new romantic partner?


Daddy's gone
Daddy has left


Well, I will be the strongest that he ever knew
Despite the difficulties, I will demonstrate a steadfast and resilient spirit for him


And I will be there when he needs a love strong enough
I will provide unwavering love and support whenever he requires it


Don't worry I will carry your share for us
You don't have to be concerned because I will bear the burden for both of us


No matter how bad the storm
Regardless of how intense the turmoil becomes


And we'll leave you alone
And we will no longer pursue interaction or contact with you


You sit there with your phone in your hands and you're hurt
You seem to be experiencing pain or distress as you hold your phone


You tell me that you feel like you lost me when he came
You express the belief that you lost me when another man entered the picture


I'm sorry but I cannot connect with your words
I express regret, but I cannot empathize with your perspective


'Cause right now what matters isn't yours but it is his name
Because at present, our child's welfare is more important than your personal desires


And we just need to find another income
We must discover a new way to generate money for ourselves


'Cause she wants you to help her with her own one
Because she desires for you to contribute financially for her child


And you want me to tell me that what you've done is okay
And you expect me to forgive or accept your transgressions


So now you gonna be another father?
Are you planning to become a father to another child?


And I will be a different kind of mother?
And I will become a mother with a unique and challenging circumstance?


And you'd tell a toddler 'bout step brothers?
How can you explain the presence of other siblings to a young child?


Daddy's strayed
Daddy has strayed or betrayed the family


Let's talk about family
Let us discuss our familial bonds and connections


Let's talk of the ties and the lies and the love that we had in this family
Let us acknowledge the relationships, falsehoods, and authentic love present in our family


Let's talk about honesty
Let us examine the concepts of truthfulness, transparency, and sincerity


You know nothing about honesty
You do not possess an understanding of honesty


I'll let go of your hands and our plans and the chance that we had with this family
I will relinquish our mutual goals, aspirations, and opportunities for this family


Oh na na, we'll leave you alone
We will no longer engage with you, oh na na




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARNTHOR BIRGISSON, BAARD MATHIAS BONSAKSEN, INA CHRISTINE WROLDSEN

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@warren681

"Strongest"

You sit there with that look on your face like you won
Like nothing that I say is gonna change how you feel now
You sit there and you tell me you fell outta love
And we are in your way so you just gotta leave now
And we just need to understand your reasons
And you are gonna justify this treason
By telling me the promises that we sworn ain't enough

So now you gonna be another person?
And how do I explain this shit to our son?
How'd you tell a toddler about a girlfriend?
Daddy's gone

Well, I will be the strongest that he ever knew
And I will be there when he needs a love strong enough
Don't worry I will carry your share for us
No matter how bad the storm
I will be the strongest that he ever knew
And we'll leave you alone

You sit there with your phone in your hands and you're hurt
You tell me that you feel like you lost me when he came
I'm sorry but I cannot connect with your words
'Cause right now what matters isn't yours but it is his name
And we just need to find another income
'Cause she wants you to help her with her own one
And you want me to tell me that what you've done is okay

So now you gonna be another father?
And I will be a different kind of mother?
And how do you tell a toddler 'bout step brothers?
Daddy's strayed

Well, I will be the strongest that he ever knew
And I will be there when he needs a love strong enough
Don't worry I will carry your share for us
No matter how bad the storm
I will be the strongest that he ever knew
And we'll leave you alone

Let's talk about family
Let's talk about family
Let's talk of the ties and the lies
And the love that we had in this family
Let's talk about honesty
You know nothing about honesty
Let go of your hands and our plans
And the chance that we had with this family

Well, I will be the strongest that he ever knew
And I will be there when he needs a love strong enough
Don't worry I will carry your share for us
No matter how bad the storm
I will be the strongest that he ever knew
And we'll leave you alone
Oh na na, we'll leave you alone



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