Profile: Former DJ of Munich's "P1" club who star… Read Full Bio ↴Real Name: Lutz Ludwig
Profile: Former DJ of Munich's "P1" club who started doing his own House Music releases in 1990 on Low Spirit Recordings in association with Klaus Jankuhn. His debut "Hell Or Heaven" made it straight to #2 in the national Italian charts. The follow-up "Keep It Up" reached the UK and US Dance & Disco charts and his 3rd release "So Hard" ended his success as a House Music artist (all with vocalist Cathy Adams).
After a break of 3 years he returned back in 1994 but focussed mainly on Trance Music but with less success.
He then re-appeared at the end of the 90ies and followed the massive boom of Electro.
So Hard
L.U.P.O. Lyrics
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And I ain't done yet
I'm a swallow my pride
Until the very last breath
Look I been working so hard
Ain't given in yet
All my pain in scars
Come from blood tears and sweat
16hrs day no ain't no 9 to 5
Up early morning look sometimes she barely sleep at night
Cause as a kid she was taught to stay on her grind
You don't work you don't survive
She just do it all alone
Miss independent though she just want someone to hold
It's unforgiving the things she went through no one knows
Wonder why she's always cold
Distance and she's all alone
Back and forth nowhere to go
Hurtin broken and abused
There were days so much pain she couldn't hardly move
On the verge of life or death she had to pick and choose
Should she stay or run away confused about what to do
She feels like she was born to lose
But the stormy days are clearing up
Always on the dark side things are brightening up
Gotta a baby on the way
Things are finally looking up
No matter what she going through ain't never given up
I've been working so hard
(I've been working so hard)
And I ain't done yet
(And I ain't done yet)
I'm a swallow my pride
(I'm a swallow my pride)
Until my very last breath
(Until my very last breath)
Look I been working so hard
(Sun up sun down I won't lose)
Ain't given in yet
(Sun up sun down I refuse to lose)
All my pain in scars
(Sun up sun I won't lose)
Come from blood tears and sweat
(I refuse to lose)
Jimmy well known in the streets they know that he can ball
Wanna make it to the league and prove the haters wrong
Good man good heart but not the one to cross
Always known for winning but learning from a loss no matter what it could cost
Grind early working late
At a job that only pays minimum wage
You can feel the frustration see it in his face
Holdin back the pride cause he can break down any day
So he does whatever it takes
To hold on
Everyday he's gotta fight in life to be strong
But he's been holdin on and fighting now for so long
The system built to keep him down
But there never take his hope and there's no way he's stopping now
Cause day and night
I realized all the pain we keep down deep inside
Is just a fuel to ignite so let it be your drive
Keep your head up never let up
It gets worse before it gets better
The comeback is the real setup
I've been working so hard
(I've been working so hard)
And I ain't done yet
(And I ain't done yet)
I'm a swallow my pride
(I'm a swallow my pride)
Until my very last breath
(Until my very last breath)
Look I been working so hard
(Sun up sun down I won't lose)
Ain't given in yet
(Sun up sun down I refuse to lose)
All my pain in scars
(Sun up sun I won't lose)
Come from blood tears and sweat
(I refuse to lose I refuse to lose)
I know sometimes life won't make sense
(But what you do can change it)
Nothing happens unless you try
(Give it a try give it a try)
Case the harder it gets just keep
(Moving on and don't quit)
Never let time pass you by
I've been working so hard
(I've been working so hard)
And I ain't done yet
(And I ain't done yet)
I'm a swallow my pride
(I'm a swallow my pride)
Until my very last breath
(Until my very last breath)
Look I been working so hard
(Sun up sun down I won't lose)
Ain't given in yet
(Sun up sun down I refuse to lose)
All my pain in scars
(Sun up sun I won't lose)
Come from blood tears and sweat
(I refuse to lose I refuse to lose)
I've been working so hard
(I've been working so hard)
And I ain't done yet
(And I ain't done yet)
I'm a swallow my pride
(I'm a swallow my pride)
Until my very last breath
(Until my very last breath)
Look I been working so hard
(Sun up sun down I won't lose)
Ain't given in yet
(Sun up sun down I refuse to lose)
All my pain in scars
(Sun up sun I won't lose)
Come from blood tears and sweat
(I refuse to lose I refuse to lose)
The lyrics of L.U.P.O.'s song So Hard reflect the struggles and hardships that different individuals go through in life. The song consists of two verses that describe the lives of two different people who are facing similar struggles regarding working hard and persevering through life's challenges.
The first verse is about a woman named Stacy who is working hard day and night to make sure she gets her money right. She has been taught to stay on her grind since she was a kid and knows that she won't survive if she doesn't work hard. Despite being independent, she wishes to have someone to hold. Stacy has gone through a lot of pain and struggles, but she never gives up. Her stormy days are clearing up as she has a baby on the way and things are finally looking up for her.
In the second verse, L.U.P.O. describes the life of a man named Jimmy, who has a passion for basketball but is working at a job that only pays minimum wage. Despite the frustration he feels, he keeps holding on and fighting for his dreams. He knows that the system is built to keep him down, but he refuses to give up. The chorus of the song repeats the same lines, "I've been working so hard, and I ain't done yet. I'm gonna swallow my pride until the very last breath. Look, I've been working so hard, ain't given in yet. All my pain and scars come from blood, tears, and sweat."
Overall, the song "So Hard" is about working hard and never giving up even in the face of adversity. It encourages listeners to keep their heads up no matter how tough things get.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been working so hard
I am putting everything I have into achieving my goals
And I ain't done yet
I haven't given up, there's still more work to be done
I'm a swallow my pride
I am willing to be humble and make sacrifices to succeed
Until the very last breath
I won't give up until I've exhausted every possible effort
A Stacy been working day and night trying to get money right
Stacy is working tirelessly to improve her financial situation
16hrs day no ain't no 9 to 5
She works long hours, more than a typical full-time job
Up early morning look sometimes she barely sleep at night
She sacrifices sleep to put in the necessary work
Cause as a kid she was taught to stay on her grind
Her upbringing instilled in her a strong work ethic
You don't work you don't survive
She knows that without hard work, she won't be able to survive
She just do it all alone
She has no one to rely on but herself
Miss independent though she just want someone to hold
Despite being independent, she still desires emotional support
It's unforgiving the things she went through no one knows
She has experienced difficulties that nobody understands
Wonder why she's always cold
Her struggles have left her feeling emotionally numb
Distance and she's all alone
She feels isolated and disconnected from others
Back and forth nowhere to go
She feels stuck and unsure of how to progress
Hurtin broken and abused
She has been through pain, trauma, and mistreatment
There were days so much pain she couldn't hardly move
Her struggles have been debilitating at times
On the verge of life or death she had to pick and choose
She has faced situations where she had to make critical decisions for her survival
Should she stay or run away confused about what to do
She has felt conflicted and unsure of how to handle tough situations
She feels like she was born to lose
She has a deep sense of hopelessness and defeat
But the stormy days are clearing up
Things are beginning to look up for her
Always on the dark side things are brightening up
She is starting to see positive change despite her difficult circumstances
Gotta a baby on the way
She has a new source of hope and motivation
Things are finally looking up
Her hard work is starting to pay off
No matter what she going through ain't never given up
She has not lost her determination and commitment to succeed
Jimmy well known in the streets they know that he can ball
Jimmy is a respected athlete in his community
Wanna make it to the league and prove the haters wrong
He wants to succeed as a professional athlete and silence those who doubt him
Good man good heart but not the one to cross
He is a decent person, but not someone to be messed with
Always known for winning but learning from a loss no matter what it could cost
He has been successful, but also understands the value of learning from failure
Grind early working late
He works hard, starting early and putting in long hours
At a job that only pays minimum wage
Despite his talent and work ethic, he is currently limited to a low-paying job
You can feel the frustration see it in his face
He is visibly stressed and overwhelmed
Holdin back the pride cause he can break down any day
He struggles to keep up a façade of strength and determination, as he feels constantly on the brink of giving up
So he does whatever it takes to hold on
He is willing to make sacrifices and do whatever it takes to keep going
Everyday he's gotta fight in life to be strong
He faces daily struggles and must continually find the strength to persevere
But he's been holdin on and fighting now for so long
He has been through a lot and has maintained his will to keep fighting
The system built to keep him down
He is up against systemic barriers that make it difficult for him to succeed
But there never take his hope and there's no way he's stopping now
He refuses to let the system crush his spirit and is determined to continue the fight
I realized all the pain we keep down deep inside
The artist recognizes the internal struggles people face
Is just a fuel to ignite so let it be your drive
He encourages listeners to channel their struggles into motivation
Keep your head up never let up
He advises against losing hope or slowing down
It gets worse before it gets better
Sometimes things have to get worse before they improve
The comeback is the real setup
Success after struggle is the ultimate reward
I know sometimes life won't make sense
The artist acknowledges that life can be confusing and difficult to understand
Nothing happens unless you try
Success requires effort and action
Case the harder it gets just keep
In the face of adversity, perseverance is key
Moving on and don't quit
Don't give up, keep pressing forward
Never let time pass you by
Make the most of every moment and opportunity
I refuse to lose
The artist is committed to never giving up or being defeated
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Christopher Morrison
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