Marching Now
Karmina Lyrics


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Feel like bait, you fish with hate
Control my fate, it's all, ah
You said, walk like this and don't resist
Well, I exist a lot

Said I'm outta here, outta fear
And I'm marching now
I said screw the past, I'm moving fast
And I'm marching now
Said, I'm outta here, outta fear
And I'm marching now
I said, screw the past, I'm moving fast
And I'm marching now
And I'm marching now

One, two
Left, right
One, two
Left, right

I'm expelled from all your help
Did that myself, it's my right
This, this is it, I finally quit
You don't own, uh
It's my life

Said I'm outta here, outta fear
And I'm marching now
I said screw the past, I'm moving fast
And I'm marching now
Said, I'm outta here, outta fear
And I'm marching now
I said, screw the past, I'm moving fast
And I'm marching now
And I'm marching now

Left, left, left...

Said I'm outta here, outta fear
And I'm marching now
I said screw the past, I'm moving fast
And I'm marching now
Said, I'm outta here, outta fear
And I'm marching now
I said, screw the past, I'm moving fast
And I'm marching now
And I'm marching now

One, two
Left, right
One, two
Left, right





Take the crown and pass it down
I'm marching now, left right

Overall Meaning

The song “Marching Now” by Karmina could be interpreted as a declaration of independence from the constraints of someone or something in the past, and a determination to move forward despite fear and doubt. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been controlled, perhaps by an oppressive relationship or situation, and has finally found the strength to break free and take charge of her own life. The use of military imagery and repetition of “left, right” suggests that the singer is ready for battle, ready to march forward with purpose and determination. The lyrics “take the crown and pass it down” suggest that she is now in charge and ready to lead, having learned from the past and determined to make the most of the present.


The use of the metaphor of fishing in the first verse suggests that the singer feels like prey, pursued and caught by someone who is motivated by hate. This could be seen as a metaphor for an abusive relationship or a toxic workplace, where the person in power uses fear and intimidation to control others. The lyrics “you said, walk like this and don't resist” suggest that the singer has been told how to behave, and that any attempt to resist or object has been met with punishment or rejection.


Overall, “Marching Now” is an empowering song that speaks to the resilience and determination of the human spirit. It suggests that no matter how difficult our circumstances may be, we always have the power to take control of our lives and move forward with purpose.


Line by Line Meaning

Feel like bait, you fish with hate
I feel like a target, and you are trying to trap me using your anger


Control my fate, it's all, ah
You want to dominate my destiny and it's suffocating me


You said, walk like this and don't resist
You told me to comply and don't fight back


Well, I exist a lot
But I am somebody, with a life and identity of my own


Said I'm outta here, outta fear
I am leaving because I am afraid of staying and being oppressed any longer


And I'm marching now
I am standing up for myself and taking action


I said screw the past, I'm moving fast
I don't care about what happened before, I am moving forward quickly


And I'm marching now
I am not giving up and continuing to fight for my rights


One, two Left, right One, two Left, right
I am marching and keeping a steady pace


I'm expelled from all your help Did that myself, it's my right
I am rejecting your help, and it's my decision to make


This, this is it, I finally quit You don't own, uh It's my life
I have had enough and I am quitting, you don't have any ownership over me or my life


Take the crown and pass it down I'm marching now, left right
I am claiming my own power and leading by example




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