Stronger
Kasey Chambers Lyrics
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I'm a little bit wiser,
It's a little bit clearer in my mind.
I can shout a bit louder,
I can feel a bit prouder,
But nothing makes sense to me this time.
I'm a little bit older,
I can fight a bit harder against the tide.
I can make it sound better,
Much better than sadder,
But nothing makes sense to me this time.
[Chorus:]
I thought it was good, I thought it was fine,
I thought it was just a matter of time,
The sun would shine.
I held my breath, I covered my eyes,
Thought I was just clearing the skies,
The sun would shine.
I'm a little bit braver,
I'm a little bit wilder,
I can stand a bit closer to the light.
I can stand a bit taller,
Like I wouldn't fall over,
But nothing makes sense to me this time.
I thought it was good, I thought it was fine,
I thought it was just a matter of time,
The sun would shine.
I held my breath, I covered my eyes,
Thought I was just clearing the skies,
The sun would shine.
If my collar fades to white
Should I hold my head up high
I thought it was good, I thought it was fine,
I thought it was just a matter of time,
The sun would shine.
I held my breath, I covered my eyes,
Thought I was just clearing the skies,
The sun would shine.
I thought it was good, I thought it was fine,
I thought it was just a matter of time,
The sun would shine.
I held my breath, I covered my eyes,
Thought I was just clearing the skies,
The sun would shine.
The lyrics to Kasey Chambers's song "Stronger" reflect her personal journey of growth and self-discovery. The song talks about becoming stronger, wiser, and braver with time, but also acknowledges the confusion and uncertainty that comes with growth. The lines "I thought it was good, I thought it was fine, I thought it was just a matter of time, the sun would shine" show the internal struggle of trying to remain optimistic despite experiencing setbacks and challenges.
Throughout the song, Chambers emphasizes that although she has grown and changed, there are still uncertainties she faces. She sings, "nothing makes sense to me this time," conveying the idea that as we grow and change, the world can seem more confusing, and it takes time to navigate our new selves. Despite these uncertainties, she asserts that she can now "stand a bit closer to the light" and "fight a bit harder against the tide," showing that even though growth may be challenging, it allows us to become stronger.
In summary, "Stronger" is a song about personal growth, self-discovery, and facing life's uncertainties. Chambers uses her lyrics to convey the idea that although growth can be difficult, it allows us to become stronger, wiser, and more resilient.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a little bit stronger,
I have grown and become stronger.
I'm a little bit wiser,
I have gained knowledge and become wiser.
It's a little bit clearer in my mind.
My thoughts and ideas are clearer in my mind.
I can shout a bit louder,
I have more confidence and can express myself louder.
I can feel a bit prouder,
I am more proud of who I am and what I have achieved.
But nothing makes sense to me this time.
Despite my growth, some things still don't make sense to me.
I'm a little bit older,
I have aged and become older.
I'm a little bit surer,
I am more certain of myself and my abilities.
I can fight a bit harder against the tide.
I am better equipped to overcome challenges and obstacles.
I can make it sound better,
I have improved my skills and can now present things better.
Much better than sadder,
I am able to make things sound better instead of worse.
But nothing makes sense to me this time.
Some things still don't make sense despite my growth.
I'm a little bit braver,
I have more courage and can take more risks.
I'm a little bit wilder,
I have become more adventurous and daring.
I can stand a bit closer to the light.
I am beginning to approach challenges with more courage.
I can stand a bit taller,
I am now more confident and can stand up for myself better.
Like I wouldn't fall over,
I feel more stable and less likely to fail.
But nothing makes sense to me this time.
I am still struggling to make sense of certain things despite my growth.
If my collar fades to white
If things don't turn out as I hope.
Should I hold my head up high
Should I remain confident and unashamed?
I thought it was good, I thought it was fine,
I expected everything to go well in a given situation.
I thought it was just a matter of time,
I thought the situation would just work itself out given time.
The sun would shine.
I thought everything would work out and be great in the end.
I held my breath, I covered my eyes,
I was hoping for the best and didn't want to see the worst.
Thought I was just clearing the skies,
I thought I was removing difficulties and obstacles.
The sun would shine.
I thought everything would turn out well.
I thought it was good, I thought it was fine,
I had high hopes for a certain situation.
I thought it was just a matter of time,
I thought things would get better with time.
The sun would shine.
I thought everything would eventually work itself out and be good.
I held my breath, I covered my eyes,
I was hopeful and didn't want to face any challenges or difficulties.
Thought I was just clearing the skies,
I thought I was removing any obstacles and overcoming challenges.
The sun would shine.
I thought everything would work out and be good.
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Written by: Kasey Chambers
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