Rebirth
Jessi Hamilton Lyrics


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(by Jessi Hamilton and Cliff Franklin)

I had dreams once, but then I woke up
Reality hit me, I should have spoke up
What's mine is theirs now – they took it away
I'm back where I started and here I'll stay

Trust too much, you're sure to get burned
Hear what I say now – it's a lesson hard-learned

CHORUS: I'm here now, an artist reborn
I reach again for the rose having been pricked by the
Thorn
I'm stronger and here now to stay
The world knocked me down but my dreams still remain

Some people helped me, but more people lied
Most just ignored me while I sat and cried
Some tried to reach out but were pushed away
I could have fought back but I was afraid

But it's my life, it's my dreams – it's their hopes and
Schemes
I was used as the pawn instead of the queen





CHORUS

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jessi Hamilton's song "Rebirth" are raw and honest, depicting the struggles of a person who has been pushed down by the world and is now determined to rise again. The song opens with a statement about lost dreams and the harsh reality that followed. The singer regrets not speaking up earlier when her dreams were being taken away by others. She feels like she's back where she started, with nothing left to hold onto. The lyrics are a poignant reminder of how important it is to stand up for oneself and fight for what one believes in.


The chorus of the song is a testament to the singer's resolve to start anew. She declares that she is an artist reborn and is reaching out for the rose despite being pricked by the thorn. She has become stronger and is determined to stay that way. The world may have knocked her down, but her dreams still remain.


The second verse sheds light on the people who either helped her or turned a blind eye to her struggles. Some people lied, while others just ignored her while she cried. Even those who tried to reach out were pushed away because of fear. However, the singer still believes that it is her life, her dreams, and her hopes that matter in the end.


Overall, the lyrics to "Rebirth" are about the struggles that we all face at some point in life. The song is a reminder that it's never too late to start again and fight for what you believe in, even when the odds are stacked against you.


Line by Line Meaning

I had dreams once, but then I woke up
I had aspirations and goals, but then I faced reality.


Reality hit me, I should have spoke up
The truth of my situation became clear, and I realized I should have spoken up sooner.


What's mine is theirs now – they took it away
My possessions and achievements were taken away from me and now belong to others.


I'm back where I started and here I'll stay
I'm back at the beginning, with nothing to show for my efforts and likely to remain there.


Trust too much, you're sure to get burned
If you give too much of yourself to others, they will likely hurt you in some way.


Hear what I say now – it's a lesson hard-learned
Listen to what I'm telling you, because I had to learn this lesson the hard way.


I'm here now, an artist reborn
I'm still here and ready to create, but in a different way than before.


I reach again for the rose having been pricked by the Thorn
I'm taking another chance on my dreams, despite having experienced pain and disappointment in the past.


I'm stronger and here now to stay
I'm more resilient now and determined to stay committed to my goals.


The world knocked me down but my dreams still remain
Despite facing obstacles and setbacks, my dreams are still alive and important to me.


Some people helped me, but more people lied
While some individuals supported me, many others were dishonest with me.


Most just ignored me while I sat and cried
The majority of people didn't acknowledge my struggles or offer consolation.


Some tried to reach out but were pushed away
A few people attempted to help, but I rejected their efforts due to my own fears.


I could have fought back but I was afraid
I had the option to stand up for myself, but fear held me back.


But it's my life, it's my dreams – it's their hopes and Schemes
My life and aspirations belong to me, but others have their own hidden motives and schemes.


I was used as the pawn instead of the queen
I was manipulated and used by others, rather than being treated with respect and autonomy.




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"A ghostly figure..."
Or just some random dude wishing he had noodles, too.

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