Ira Losco is a singer songwriter who is the best-selling female artist in M… Read Full Bio ↴Ira Losco is a singer songwriter who is the best-selling female artist in Malta with her albums: "Accident Prone" (2006), "Fortune Teller" (2008), as well as "Unmasked" the unplugged album, which was released in 2007. In August, she released her second remix album called "Mixed Beats". It includes remixes of songs from her three previous albums mixed by both local and international dj's. Her last album entitled ' THE FIRE' is being hailed as her best work so far by her fans and critics.

She started her career in the late 90's, with alternative rock group Tiara, who had moderate success in Malta, with singles such as "Riverman", "Basketball", and their EP "Hi-Infidelity" in 2000, she released her first pop album in 2001 entitled "Butterfly", entered the Eurovision Song Contest in 2002, placing 2nd, with "7th Wonder", and also released "Someone Else" in 2004, which recreated Ira as a pop/rock star.

Shoulders Of Giants
Ira Losco Lyrics

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Standing on the shoulders of giants
I need to believe that I'm here for a reason
I can see so much further
And I breathe the clearer air inhaling what's left of it.
It's funny now I search without caution
In a solitary space, no colours, only a lonely sound.
Now here I am only a soldier
You know I fear the beating of my drum is louder than anyone's

I'm bleeding just to be somebody
I'm tearing up inside
I'm hiding all uncertainties
I'll be at the front line

Ooh when the growing pains are gone
Ooh when you have to please no one
Ooh are we playing with our guns now?
Ooh I can hear rebellion

People settle down
You people learn to be someone
People settle down
You people learn to be someone

Ooh when the growing pains are gone
Ooh when you have to please no one
Ooh are we playing with our guns now?
Ooh I can hear rebellion

People settle down
You people learn to be someone

People settle down
You people learn to be someone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ira Losco's song "Shoulders of Giants" are centered around the idea of leaving our mark on the world, being fearless and fighting for what we believe in. The opening stanza, "Standing on the shoulders of giants, I need to believe that I'm here for a reason," implies that we all stand on the foundation set by those who came before us, and it's up to us to contribute something unique and meaningful to society. The following line, "I can see so much further, And I breathe the clearer air inhaling what's left of it," suggests that by building on the legacies of those before us, we can see further and achieve more in life.

The second stanza, "It's funny now I search without caution, In a solitary space, no colours, only a lonely sound. Now here I am only a soldier, You know I fear the beating of my drum is louder than anyone's," delves into the idea of stepping out of our comfort zone and taking on the world alone, without caution. The line "I'm bleeding just to be somebody, I'm tearing up inside, I'm hiding all uncertainties" indicates that the journey towards success is not always going to be easy, and that we have to deal with certain struggles internally before we can be successful.

The chorus, "Ooh when the growing pains are gone, Ooh when you have to please no one, Ooh are we playing with our guns now? Ooh I can hear rebellion," reflects on the aftermath of our struggles and the sense of freedom we may feel once we have achieved our goals. The final two stanzas, "People settle down, You people learn to be someone, People settle down, You people learn to be someone," seem to address society as a whole, suggesting that we should all strive to be our best selves and make a difference in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Standing on the shoulders of giants
I acknowledge the great people who came before me and whose work has helped me reach where I am today.

I need to believe that I'm here for a reason
I have a purpose in life and I must believe in myself to achieve it.

I can see so much further
With my knowledge and experience, I can see beyond what is immediately evident.

And I breathe the clearer air inhaling what's left of it.
As I climb higher, the air becomes less polluted and I appreciate the breaths I take more.

It's funny now I search without caution
I'm not afraid to take risks and explore new things, even if it means being vulnerable.

In a solitary space, no colours, only a lonely sound.
Sometimes the journey to success can be lonely and devoid of excitement or joy.

Now here I am only a soldier
Despite my achievements, I'm still just one person trying to do my part.

You know I fear the beating of my drum is louder than anyone's
I'm afraid of standing out too much or being different, but I shouldn't let that hold me back.

I'm bleeding just to be somebody
I'm willing to put in the hard work, sacrifice and effort required to succeed.

I'm tearing up inside
The pressure to succeed and be someone is taking a toll on my mental and emotional state.

I'm hiding all uncertainties
I don't want to show or admit my doubts and fears to others, but I need to confront them to grow.

I'll be at the front line
I'm not afraid to take a leadership role and fight for what I believe in.

Ooh when the growing pains are gone
Once I overcome the struggles and obstacles I'm facing, I'll grow and become stronger.

Ooh when you have to please no one
When I stop seeking validation and approval from others, I'll find freedom and happiness.

Ooh are we playing with our guns now?
Are we risking our own lives and others' for something that might not even matter in the end?

Ooh I can hear rebellion
I sense a growing desire for change and revolution against the status quo.

People settle down You people learn to be someone
Society often values conformity and fitting in over individuality, but we should embrace our unique qualities and strive to be ourselves.

Contributed by Julia S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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