The Next Voice You Hear
Jackson Browne/David Lindley Lyrics
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Whatever certainty you've known.
Forget your heroes,
You don't really need those last few lessons.
Stand in the open,
The next voice you hear will be your own.
And you let them cut you to the bone.
But, God forbid, you allow them to rid you of your virtue.
Forget their laughter,
The next voice you hear will be your own.
The next voice you hear,
The next voice you hear,
The next voice you hear,
The next voice you hear,
The next voice you hear,
The next voice you hear will be your own.
Throw down your truth and check your weapons.
Don't look to see if you're alone.
Just stand your ground,
And don't turn around, whatever happens.
Don't ask directions,
The next voice you hear will be your own.
The next voice you hear,
The next voice you hear,
The next voice you hear,
The next voice you hear,
The next voice you hear,
The next voice you hear will be your own.
The song "The Next Voice You hear" is about finding strength within oneself and trusting one's own voice. The lyrics suggest that individuals should forget the heroes they once looked up to and ignore the people who have hurt them because the next voice they hear will be their own. The song encourages individuals to stand in the open and gather their possessions and deeds because the certainty they need shall come from within.
The song recognizes that people have been hurt and have allowed others to cut them to the bone. However, it discourages people from allowing others to rid them of their virtue. The next voice they hear will be their own, which signifies that they must trust themselves more than anyone else. The song urges individuals to throw down their truth and check their weapons, not to look around to see if they are alone, and to stand their ground no matter what happens. They should not even ask directions because the only direction they need to follow is the one that comes from within.
Overall, "The Next Voice You Hear" is an empowering song about finding one's strength and trusting one's inner voice. The lyrics urge people to have faith in themselves and stand firm in their identity and principles.
Line by Line Meaning
Gather your deeds and your possessions,
Collect and bring all of your accomplishments and belongings with you.
Whatever certainty you've known.
Everything that used to be certain may no longer be stable or true.
Forget your heroes,
Let go of the people you once idolized or looked up to.
You don't really need those last few lessons.
You have learned enough from them and can now move on.
Stand in the open,
Be vulnerable and accessible to the world.
The next voice you hear will be your own.
Only listen to your own voice and intuition from now on.
How right they knew that they could hurt you,
Others knew they could cause harm to you and did so intentionally.
And you let them cut you to the bone.
You allowed them to harm you deeply.
But, God forbid, you allow them to rid you of your virtue.
Don't let them strip away your moral code or goodness.
Forget their laughter,
Don't pay attention to their mocking or scorn.
The next voice you hear will be your own.
Trust in your own voice and instincts.
Throw down your truth and check your weapons.
Put aside your beliefs and defenses.
Don't look to see if you're alone.
Don't worry about whether or not you have support or companionship.
Just stand your ground,
Stay firm in your beliefs and convictions.
And don't turn around, whatever happens.
Don't give up or second-guess yourself.
Don't ask directions,
Don't seek guidance from anyone else.
The next voice you hear will be your own.
Believe in your own strength and intuition.
The next voice you hear,
Pay attention to yourself and your own thoughts.
The next voice you hear,
Trust in yourself and your own abilities.
The next voice you hear,
Have confidence in your own opinions and decisions.
The next voice you hear,
Be your own guide and leader.
The next voice you hear,
Only listen to yourself.
The next voice you hear will be your own.
Only your own voice matters.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BILLY HENDERSON, PHIL DILLON, STUART ZIFF
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