After Idol he was signed by SonyBMG and his first single was Wasabi, which reached #1 on the ARIA charts. Lee tours with the covers band he sang with before Idol, Bedrock, and intends to release future albums with them.
Eye Of The Tiger
Lee Harding Lyrics
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Did my time, took my chances
Went the distance, now I'm back on my feet
Just a man and his will to survive
So many times, it happens too fast
You trade your passion for glory
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he's watchin' us all with the eye of the tiger, whoa whoa whoa
Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds, till we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive
It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he's watchin' us all with the eye of the tiger, whoa whoa whoa
Risin' up, straight to the top
Had the guts, got the glory
Went the distance, now I'm not gonna stop
Just a man and his will to survive
It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he's watchin' us all with the eye of the tiger, whoa whoa whoa
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
Lee Harding's song Eye Of The Tiger is a motivational song about rising above hardships and fighting to achieve success. The lyrics talk about the journey of a man who has gone through difficult times, but has managed to come out stronger because of his will to survive. The song begins by talking about how the man has risen back on the streets after facing and overcoming all the difficulties that came his way. The lyrics suggest that the man has fought hard to take back what was his and now stands tall at his rightful place.
The song then talks about how it is crucial to hold onto one's dreams and not lose sight of them, even when the going gets tough. The lyrics "Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past, you must fight just to keep them alive" emphasize the importance of not giving up on one's aspirations. The song then goes on to talk about how success is the result of the struggle and the fight to achieve it. The man is described as having the 'eye of the tiger', which represents his fighting spirit, his will to survive, and his motivation to succeed.
The line "And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night" portrays a sense of determination and readiness to face any challenge that comes the man's way. The song concludes by reiterating the powerful line "It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight" which emphasizes the sentiment that the journey to success is as important as the destination itself.
Line by Line Meaning
Risin' up, back on the street
I am getting back on track and trying to move forward from a past setback.
Did my time, took my chances
I have faced adversity before and I am willing to take risks to succeed.
Went the distance, now I'm back on my feet
I have overcome obstacles and I am now in a position of strength.
Just a man and his will to survive
I am relying on my inner strength and determination to persevere.
So many times, it happens too fast
Life can be unpredictable and full of unexpected challenges.
You trade your passion for glory
Sometimes people prioritize external recognition over pursuing what they truly love.
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
It is important to hold on to the goals and aspirations that have brought us this far.
You must fight just to keep them alive
It takes effort and determination to maintain our dreams and keep them from fading away.
It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight
Maintaining focus and determination, that is what the 'eye of the tiger' represents. The rush of adrenaline that comes with facing a significant challenge is invigorating.
Risin' up to the challenge of our rival
I am ready and willing to face any obstacle or competition in my way.
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
The people who have succeeded often had to outlast or overcome their competition, just like a predator stalking its prey.
And he's watchin' us all with the eye of the tiger, whoa whoa whoa
We are all under scrutiny, and it takes determination and fortitude to emerge victorious.
Face to face, out in the heat
We are coming face to face with our opponents in the midst of intense competition.
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
We are mentally and physically strong as we remain focused on our goal.
They stack the odds, till we take to the street
Opponents may use advantages to keep us down until we fight back.
For the kill with the skill to survive
We are skilled and determined to succeed at all costs.
Risin' up, straight to the top
We are climbing to the pinnacle of our attainment.
Had the guts, got the glory
We overcame our fears and acquired great success.
Went the distance, now I'm not gonna stop
We have continued to face challenges every step of the way, but we are still willing to persevere and never give up.
The eye of the tiger
Determination, perseverance, and strength, that is what the 'eye of the tiger' represents.
The eye of the tiger
Determination, perseverance, and strength, that is what the 'eye of the tiger' represents.
The eye of the tiger
Determination, perseverance, and strength, that is what the 'eye of the tiger' represents.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Frank Sullivan, Jim Peterik
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