Grand
Mark Crisman Lyrics
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Walked too far
All this time spent
Picking at the scars
Falling forward
Holding back
Getting tired
I'll be a man
And I won't cry
I am alone
And that's alright
I don't need a crutch to stand
I will learn to rise
Above where I have been
And all I've known
I'll choose my path
And I will go
I won't let nothing hold me back
Can see it clearly now
I know it will be grand
I've claimed weakness
Far too long
My excuses
Torn down, come undone
I'll take me under
Draw me in
The fighting freedom
I feel it closing in
I'll be a man
And I won't cry
I am alone
And that's alright
I don't need a crutch to stand
I will learn to rise
Above where I have been
And all I've known
I'll choose my path
And I will go
I won't let nothing hold me back
Can see it clearly now
I know it will be grand
Why
Couldn't I see
What was best
And what was wrong
For
Me
The overall tone of Mark Crisman's song "Grand" is one of self-reflection and determination. The opening lines of "Followed footsteps, walked too far, all this time spent picking at the scars" suggest someone who has been through a lot and is internally conflicted. The lines "Falling forward, holding back, getting tired, staying where I'm at" convey a sense of being stuck or stagnant, while also feeling the weight of responsibility.
However, the chorus of "I'll be a man, and I won't cry, I am alone, and that's alright, I don't need a crutch to stand, I will learn to rise" represents a turning point. It's a declaration of taking control of one's life, standing tall and being self-reliant. The lines "Above where I have been and all I've known, I'll choose my path and I will go, I won't let nothing hold me back, can see it clearly now, I know it will be grand" suggest a sense of hope and optimism for the future, despite past struggles.
The bridge of "I've claimed weakness far too long, my excuses torn down, come undone, I'll take me under, draw me in, the fighting freedom, I feel it closing in" speaks about leaving behind a victim mentality and embracing a more proactive approach to life. There is a sense of transformation, of breaking free from limiting beliefs and self-doubt, and accepting the challenge to become a better version of oneself.
Overall, "Grand" is a motivational piece that encourages listeners to face their own insecurities and embrace the journey towards personal growth and self-empowerment.
Line by Line Meaning
Followed footsteps
I've been following someone else's path
Walked too far
I've gone too deep into someone else's journey
All this time spent
I've been wasting my own time on someone else's destiny
Picking at the scars
I've been haunted by my own past mistakes but never learned from them
Falling forward
I've been making progress, but it's been slow and painful
Holding back
I've been holding myself back from reaching my true potential
Getting tired
I've been getting exhausted from trying to keep up with someone else's pace
Staying where I'm at
I've been too afraid to make a change and break free
I'll be a man
I'll take responsibility for my own choices and actions
And I won't cry
I won't let my emotions get the best of me
I am alone
I am independent and can rely on my own strength
And that's alright
That's perfectly okay because it means I can be in control of my own life
I don't need a crutch to stand
I don't need anyone to hold me up or support me
I will learn to rise
I will overcome my obstacles and become stronger from it
Above where I have been
I will rise above my past mistakes and limitations
And all I've known
And all the familiar ways of thinking and living that have been holding me back
I'll choose my path
I'll take charge of my own destiny and create my own path
And I will go
I'll move forward with confidence and purpose
I won't let nothing hold me back
I won't let any obstacle or negative influence stop me from achieving my goals
Can see it clearly now
I can see past my fears and doubts with new clarity
I know it will be grand
I'm excited and hopeful for my future because it's in my own hands
I've claimed weakness
I've been using weakness as an excuse for too long
Far too long
I've kept myself in a state of stagnation and self-doubt for far too long
My excuses
The excuses I've been making have been holding me back
Torn down, come undone
I've broken through the false walls and illusions holding me back and come to a place of clarity
I'll take me under
I'll focus inward and take control of my own life
Draw me in
I'll navigate the unknown and embrace the journey ahead
The fighting freedom
The struggle to break away from the past is difficult, but it leads to true freedom
I feel it closing in
I am closer than ever to breaking free and living the life I want
Why
A rhetorical question about why I have been afraid to take control of my own life
Couldn't I see
Why couldn't I see the truth that was right in front of me?
What was best
What was best for me and my own happiness
And what was wrong
What was holding me back and keeping me from reaching my potential
For
With the realization of the truth comes the power to change
Me
Direct acknowledgement that it's time for me to take charge of my own life
Contributed by Alexis H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Stephenie Griffin
I love this song