No Choice
Iron Boots Lyrics
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The lyrics to Iron Boots' song "No Choice" paint a bleak picture of a life filled with struggle and little hope for improvement. The opening lines describe fighting all day just to survive, and how setbacks are inevitable and accepted as a part of life. The singer emphasizes the difficulty of moving ahead in this life, and how the burdens of daily existence build up quickly.
The lyrics suggest that giving up is not an option; the singer acknowledges that the struggle may seem overwhelming, but quitting will only lead to more defeat. The repeated refrain- "too much to handle, it builds up fast, can't fall behind, you'll never last"- emphasizes the urgency of the situation and how the struggle is constant.
However, while the lyrics seem to acknowledge the difficulty of life, the singer ultimately values perseverance over anything else. The final lines- "You have no choice, that's just fine... in this world you have to try, try so hard to make things right"- underscore the importance of putting up a fight, even when the odds seem stacked against you. The song seems to suggest that while life may not be easy, the struggle is worth it as long as you keep fighting.
Line by Line Meaning
Fight all day just to survive
Struggle through the day just to stay alive.
Get held back, it's all in time
Being held back is inevitable, it's just a matter of time.
Can't get ahead in this life
Unable to progress in life despite the efforts made.
Another loss and that's just fine
Accepting failure as a common occurrence and not dwelling on it.
Too much to handle, it builds up fast
The burden of life's struggles can quickly become overwhelming.
Can't fall behind, you'll never last
Staying afloat is necessary, falling behind is not an option for survival.
This will keep you down until the day you die
The constant struggle to survive will persist until death.
Beat down, wrecked, can't fucking quit
Despite feeling beaten down and destroyed, giving up is not an option.
For a better life from the way it's set
Striving for a better life despite the challenges and obstacles in the way.
You gotta fight or you'll fall again
Fighting is necessary to avoid falling back into despair.
There's no easy way but you gotta win
Success is not easy, but it is essential for survival.
In this world you have to try
Effort and perseverance are necessary in the harsh reality of the world.
Try so hard to make things right
Striving to correct the wrongs in life through unwavering effort.
You have no choice, that's just fine
Accepting that there is no alternative to survival.
Too much to handle, it builds up fast
The burden of life's struggles can quickly become overwhelming.
Can't fall behind, you'll never last
Staying afloat is necessary, falling behind is not an option for survival.
Contributed by Gianna P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.