Be Strong
Magnum Lyrics


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They take everything you have
And turn you upside down
You break and you feel so sad
They've got you spinning around
Oh, what a day

You try, yeah, you do your best
But nothing seems to work
You're not like all the rest
When you're the one who hurts
Oh, what a day

When everything in your world has gone wrong
Can't get to sleep and the morning won't come
No one around you to help you along
You've got to take it, you've got to be strong
Be strong
Just be strong

Don't look back, let them do their worst
That's all they have to do
Your place could be in reverse
Your future coming through
Oh, what a day

You don't have to feel this way
When someone turns you down
There will be another day
Your star will soon come 'round
Oh, nothing to say

When everything in your world has gone wrong
Can't get to sleep and the morning won't come
No one around you to help you along
You've got to take it, you've got to be strong
Be strong
Just be strong

Stay with me though the night
You can stay with me all your life
'Cause we both really need to get together
Make everything all right
It's not bad, it's just some rainy weather
Nothing that we can't fight

When everything in your world has gone wrong
Can't get to sleep and the morning won't come
No one around you to help you along
You've got to take it, you've got to be strong
Be strong
Just be strong




Just be strong
Be strong

Overall Meaning

In Magnum's song "Be Strong," the lyrics depict a situation where someone is going through a difficult time and feeling hopeless. The verses describe how everything seems to be going wrong and how the person has been let down by others. However, the chorus urges them to be strong, reminding them that they have the strength to take on whatever challenges they face. The song seeks to empower the listener, encouraging them to have faith in themselves and find the strength to persevere.


The lyrics use the metaphor of spinning around to symbolize the feeling of being lost and confused, while the phrase "nothing to say" suggests a sense of resignation, as if the person has accepted their fate. But the chorus counters this by saying, "just be strong," suggesting that no matter how bad things get, the person is capable of overcoming their struggles. The bridge of the song introduces a more optimistic tone, suggesting that the person can find solace in others and that they can fight through the tough times together.


Overall, "Be Strong" is a song about resilience and determination. It reminds us that even when things seem impossible, we have the power within us to overcome them. By urging us to "just be strong," the song encourages us to stay true to ourselves and to keep fighting, even when the odds are against us.


Line by Line Meaning

They take everything you have
People or circumstances take away all of the things you possess


And turn you upside down
It upsets you and makes you disoriented


You break and you feel so sad
It breaks you down emotionally and makes you feel very unhappy


They've got you spinning around
They cause you to feel confused and unsure


Oh, what a day
Expresses how challenging the day has been


You try, yeah, you do your best
You make an effort and do everything possible to deal with the situation


But nothing seems to work
None of your efforts are successful


You're not like all the rest
You are unique and different from the majority


When you're the one who hurts
When you are in pain emotionally


When everything in your world has gone wrong
During a situation where everything seems to be falling apart


Can't get to sleep and the morning won't come
Insomnia caused by excessive worrying


No one around you to help you along
No one to guide or support you


You've got to take it, you've got to be strong
You need to face the issue and deal with it promptly and efficiently


Be strong
Stay strong and keep going


Don't look back, let them do their worst
Don't dwell on negative words or actions directed at you


That's all they have to do
Negative people will always be negative and trying to bring you down


Your place could be in reverse
Your life can suddenly reverse, and things can turn around positively


Your future coming through
A good future is about to come ahead


You don't have to feel this way
There are options to feel better or change the situation


When someone turns you down
When people reject or disappoint you


There will be another day
A new day to try again


Your star will soon come 'round
Things will work out positively and in your favor soon


Oh, nothing to say
Indicates a lack of anything to say as it is implicit


Stay with me though the night
Someone is there to support you during the difficult time


You can stay with me all your life
The offer of long-term support is available


'Cause we both really need to get together
It is important to come together and support each other


Make everything all right
Working together can fix the issue and bring a positive outcome


It's not bad, it's just some rainy weather
Difficult moments are temporary and not permanent


Nothing that we can't fight
We can overcome these challenges together


Just be strong
Strength and courage are key to emerge unscathed as challenges come our way


Be strong
Encouraging to stay strong and resilient in the face of adversity




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