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 lyrics of "The Next Voice You Hear" by Jackson Browne & David Lindley Feat. Kiko Veneno are about finding inner strength and confidence in oneself. The song encourages the listener to forget about their heroes and focus on their own path in life. The first verse tells the listener to gather their possessions and forget their heroes because they do not need those last few lessons. The second verse speaks about being hurt by others but not losing one's own virtue. The listener is told to forget the laughter of those who have hurt them because the next voice they hear will be their own.
The chorus repeats the line "The next voice you hear will be your own" six times. The repetition emphasizes the importance of finding confidence in oneself and not relying on others for guidance. The last verse tells the listener to throw down their truth and check their weapons, to stand their ground and not ask for directions. Ultimately, the song is about finding one's own voice and recognizing the strength and power within.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Next Voice You Hear" are about finding confidence and inner strength. The song encourages the listener to forget about their heroes and focus on their own path in life. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of finding one's own voice and recognizing the strength and power within.
Line by Line Meaning
Gather your deeds and your possessions,
Collect all your accomplishments and belongings,
Whatever certainty you've known.
Anything you were sure of before,
Forget your heroes,
Abandon your role models,
You don't really need those last few lessons.
The things they taught you aren't necessary anymore.
Stand in the open,
Be in a place without barriers,
The next voice you hear will be your own.
You will have to depend on your own instincts and opinions.
How right they knew that they could hurt you,
They were aware of how to cause you pain,
And you let them cut you to the bone.
You allowed them to hurt you deeply,
But, God forbid, you allow them to rid you of your virtue.
Don't let them take away your moral goodness,
Forget their laughter,
Ignore their mocking,
The next voice you hear will be your own.
Trust yourself to speak up and assert your opinions.
Throw down your truth and check your weapons.
Put aside your beliefs and inspect your defenses,
Don't look to see if you're alone.
Don't seek confirmation that you will be helped,
Just stand your ground,
Be resilient and immovable,
And don't turn around, whatever happens.
Do not change your mind or waver despite the circumstances.
Don't ask directions,
Don't ask anyone for guidance,
The next voice you hear will be your own.
You will have to rely on your own reasoning to make decisions.
The next voice you hear,
Your inner voice,
The next voice you hear,
Your unique perspective,
The next voice you hear,
Your original ideas,
The next voice you hear,
Your independent thoughts,
The next voice you hear,
Your self-reliant spirit,
The next voice you hear will be your own.
Your own voice will be the most important and influential one.
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