Thank you
Lena Lyrics


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Decided to smile instead of hide away
Surrounded by visions to keep me safe, yeah
We all have knocks, and yes, I know it's tough, mhm
But why is it so hard just to show some love?

I chose to keep my head up
But I won't ever let it go
Your words, yeah, they drove me on
Nice reply, full of arrogance

Thank you for knockin' me down
'Cause these scars have just made me stronger
And your words, they don't matter now
So thank you, thank you for knockin' me down

Thank you
No, I'm not gonna hate you now
Thank you
For letting me down
Now that I know that every low
Will make me grow
Thank you
For knockin' me down

If I took your advice, then I wouldn't believe
I hope you treat the next much better than me, yeah
Karma strikes when you least expect, yeah
On the other side it ain't always green

Thank you for knockin' me down
'Cause these scars have just made me stronger
And your words, they don't matter now
So thank you, thank you for knockin' me down

Thank you
No, I'm not gonna hate you now
Thank you
For letting me down
Now that I know that every low
Will make me grow
Thank you
For knockin' me down

I am stronger now, I am wiser now
Yeah, I am stronger now
I am stronger now, and I am wiser now
I am stronger now

Thank you for knockin' me down
'Cause these scars have just made me stronger
And your words, they don't matter now
So thank you, yeah, for knockin' me down
Thank you for knockin' me down (yeah)
'Cause these scars have just made me stronger
And your words, they don't matter now
So thank you, thank you for knockin' me down

Thank you!
I am stronger now, and I am wiser now
I am stronger now (yeah)
Thank you!




I am stronger now, and I am wiser now
I am stronger now

Overall Meaning

The song "Thank You" is a powerful message of resilience, perseverance, and gratitude in the face of adversity. Lena sings about choosing to smile and face the challenges of life head on, even when it's tough. She acknowledges that we all have scars and we have all been knocked down, but it's how we respond to those moments that define us. Lena chooses to show love and gratitude, even to those who have hurt her. She thanks them for the lessons they have taught her, knowing that every low point in life is an opportunity for growth.


The lyrics convey a sense of empowerment and agency, with Lena affirming her own strength and wisdom. She refuses to let the negative words of others define her or hold her back. Instead, she's grateful for the scars that have made her stronger and for the adversity that has helped her grow. Throughout the song, Lena's vocals are filled with emotion and depth, conveying the raw vulnerability of her message.


Overall, "Thank You" is a poignant reminder that no matter how many times we may be knocked down, we always have the choice to get back up and keep moving forward. It's a message of hope, resilience, and gratitude that resonates deeply with audiences.


Line by Line Meaning

Decided to smile instead of hide away
I chose to be positive instead of hiding from my problems


Surrounded by visions to keep me safe, yeah
I have positive outlooks/thoughts to keep me safe


We all have knocks, and yes, I know it's tough, mhm
Everyone experiences difficulties, and I understand how hard it can be


But why is it so hard just to show some love?
Expressing kindness and love to others should not be difficult


I chose to keep my head up
I chose to stay positive and hopeful despite difficulties


But I won't ever let it go
I will not forget the lessons I learned from my struggles


Your words, yeah, they drove me on
Your hurtful words motivated me to keep going


Nice reply, full of arrogance
A sarcastic response that implies the artist knows the other person's words were not meant to be kind


Thank you for knockin' me down
Grateful for the hardships that made me stronger


'Cause these scars have just made me stronger
The difficulties I faced left a mark, but also taught me a valuable lesson


And your words, they don't matter now
The singer learned to value themselves and not let negative words affect them


No, I'm not gonna hate you now
The artist will not hold a grudge towards the person who caused pain


For letting me down
Grateful for the hardships, as they ultimately taught the singer valuable lessons


Now that I know that every low Will make me grow
The singer understands that hardships are an opportunity for growth


If I took your advice, then I wouldn't believe
The singer did not follow the negative advice that caused harm


I hope you treat the next much better than me, yeah
Wishes the person who caused harm to treat others better in the future


Karma strikes when you least expect, yeah
Bad actions have consequences, even if they are not immediately apparent


On the other side it ain't always green
Things are not always better on the other side, and one should appreciate what they have


I am stronger now, I am wiser now
The hardships the singer faced have made them stronger and more knowledgeable


Thank you!
The artist is grateful for the lessons they learned




Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Fraser T. Smith, Janee Bennett, Jess Glynne

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@joyann3094

Lyrics :
Decided to smile instead of hide away
Surrounded by visions to keep me safe, yeah
We all have knocks, and yes, I know it's tough, mhm
But why is it so hard just to show some love?

I chose to keep my head up
But I won't ever let it go
Your words, yeah, they drove me on
Nice reply, full of arrogance

Thank you for knockin' me down
'Cause these scars have just made me stronger
And your words, they don't matter now
So thank you, thank you for knockin' me down

Thank you
No, I'm not gonna hate you now
Thank you
For letting me down
Now that I know that every low
Will make me grow
Thank you
For knockin' me down

If I took your advice, then I wouldn't believe
I hope you treat the next much better than me, yeah
Karma strikes when you least expect, yeah
On the other side it ain't always green

Thank you for knockin' me down
'Cause these scars have just made me stronger
And your words, they don't matter now
So thank you, thank you for knockin' me down

Thank you
No, I'm not gonna hate you now
Thank you
For letting me down
Now that I know that every low
Will make me grow
Thank you
For knockin' me down

I am stronger now, I am wiser now
Yeah, I am stronger now
I am stronger now, and I am wiser now
I am stronger now

Thank you for knockin' me down
'Cause these scars have just made me stronger
And your words, they don't matter now
So thank you, yeah, for knockin' me down
Thank you for knockin' me down (yeah)
'Cause these scars have just made me stronger
And your words, they don't matter now
So thank you, thank you for knockin' me down

Thank you!
I am stronger now, and I am wiser now
I am stronger now (yeah)
Thank you!
I am stronger now, and I am wiser now
I am stronger now



@fabiennekell3406

Decided to smile instead of hide away
Surrounded by visions to keep me safe, yeah
We all have knocks, and yes, I know it's tough, mhm
But why is it so hard just to show some love?
I chose to keep my head up
But I won't ever let it go
Your words, yeah, they drove me on
Nice reply, full of arrogance
Thank you for knockin' me down
'Cause these scars have just made me stronger
And your words, they don't matter now
So thank you, thank you for knockin' me down
Thank you
No, I'm not gonna hate you now
Thank you
For letting me down
Now that I know that every low
Will make me grow
Thank you
For knockin' me down
If I took your advice, then I wouldn't believe
I hope you treat the next much better than me, yeah
Karma strikes when you least expect, yeah
On the other side it ain't always green
Thank you for knockin' me down
'Cause these scars have just made me stronger
And your words, they don't matter now
So thank you, thank you for knockin' me down
Thank you
No, I'm not gonna hate you now
Thank you
For letting me down
Now that I know that every low
Will make me grow
Thank you
For knockin' me down
I am stronger now, I am wiser now
Yeah, I am stronger now
I am stronger now, and I am wiser now
I am stronger now
Thank you for knockin' me down
'Cause these scars have just made me stronger
And your words, they don't matter now
So thank you, yeah, for knockin' me down
Thank you for knockin' me down (yeah)
'Cause these scars have just made me stronger
And your words, they don't matter now
So thank you, thank you for knockin' me down
Thank you!
I am stronger now, and I am wiser now
I am stronger now (yeah)
Thank you!
I am stronger now, and I am wiser now
I am stronger now



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@iran1924

Check nicht, dass das Video "gerade mal" 3.6 Mio Views hat. Die Musik läuft jeden Tag im Radio und ich dachte, als ich es gehört habe, das es von einer amerikanischem Pop Star ist. Sowas müsste halt einfach noch mehr unterstützt werden! <3

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Gott sei dank nicht. Bin froh das ich diesen unmelodischen Bums maximal auf dem Arbeitsweg für eine Nanosekunde höre und dann sofort wegschalte.

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@@dersechser2601 Naja, jeder hat seine eigene Entscheidung, aber ich glaub nicht das der Song so schlecht ist...

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@@iran1924 wie du schon sagst, jeder hat seinen eigenen Geschmack.

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