Win in the End
Mark Safan Lyrics


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I was down to zero
Still an unsung hero
Waiting for my ship to come to shore

I stood empty handed
Like a seagull stranded
Watching all the other seagulls soar
I was slowly losing hope
Twisting frayed ends of the rope
In a suicidal fantasy

I was going to extremes
Losing sight of all my dreams again
I never thought I'd win

[Guitar solo]

I was blinded by the pain
Running wild through the rain
In a parody of extacy

I was inches from the edge
Fingers clinging to the ledge again
I never thought I'd win

[Chorus]
Win in the end
I'm gonna win in the end
Win in the end
I'm gonna win in the end

Got to keep my cool
I am not the fool
Everyone expects to play me for

I could change the pattern
Steal a ring from Saturn
Forge myself into a man-of-war

I am equal to the task
I won't hide behind the mask
What you see is what you'll get from me

I am stronger than they think
They can force me to the brink again
But now I know I'll win

[Chorus]

I will steal the thunder
Rolling out from under
Every cloud that's clashing(?) in the sky

Like a true defender
I will not surrender
Why should I lie down for them and die?

I am equal to the task
I won't hide behind the mask
What you see is what you'll get from me

I am stronger than they think
They can force me to the brink again
But now I know I'll win





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

"Win in the End" by Mark Safan is about the struggles of an individual who feels like they are at rock bottom but is determined to succeed despite the odds. The song starts with the singer expressing his frustration about being an unsung hero, waiting for his big break. He is at a place of despair, feeling like everyone else has made it except for him. However, he knows that he cannot give up because he still has something to prove. The lyrics show that he is willing to go to extremes and lose sight of his dreams to reach success; he goes through a period of confusion, pain, and suicidal thoughts.


However, despite all of this, he finally reaches a point where he realizes that he can win. The chorus reinforces this sentiment, with the singer declaring that he will “win in the end." No longer will he be a victim of circumstances, but he will take the reins of his life and create his own destiny. The song builds up to a triumphant climax that highlights the singer's determination and resilience.


Overall, "Win in the End" is a powerful expression of the struggle and the hope that come with the pursuit of success. The song is an anthem for anyone who may have faced hardships, but who is not willing to give up on their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

I was down to zero
I had nothing, no hope, no prospects


Still an unsung hero
Even though I had nothing, I had noble aspirations


Waiting for my ship to come to shore
I was waiting for my luck to change, for something good to happen


I stood empty handed
I had nothing to show for my efforts


Like a seagull stranded
I felt stuck, helpless, and alone


Watching all the other seagulls soar
I felt envious of others who were succeeding


I was slowly losing hope
I was becoming more and more discouraged


Twisting frayed ends of the rope
I was grasping at straws, trying to find a way out


In a suicidal fantasy
I imagined giving up completely or taking drastic measures


I was going to extremes
I was willing to do anything, no matter how risky or dangerous


Losing sight of all my dreams again
I was forgetting what I really wanted, what mattered to me


I never thought I'd win
I was convinced that I was destined to fail


I was blinded by the pain
My suffering was overwhelming and all-consuming


Running wild through the rain
I was out of control, desperate, and reckless


In a parody of ecstasy
I was experiencing an exaggerated, distorted version of happiness


I was inches from the edge
I was dangerously close to falling apart, losing it completely


Fingers clinging to the ledge again
I was barely holding on, struggling to survive


Got to keep my cool
I needed to stay calm and focused, not let my emotions get the best of me


I am not the fool
I am smart, capable, and resilient


Everyone expects to play me for
Others see me as weak, vulnerable, and easy to manipulate


I could change the pattern
I could break free from my old ways, my old habits and behaviors


Steal a ring from Saturn
I could accomplish something seemingly impossible, something extraordinary


Forge myself into a man-of-war
I could become strong, powerful, and formidable


I am equal to the task
I am capable of handling whatever challenges come my way


I won't hide behind the mask
I won't pretend to be someone I'm not, or hide my true self


What you see is what you'll get from me
I am authentic, genuine, and honest


I am stronger than they think
I am more resilient, more determined, than others give me credit for


They can force me to the brink again
They can push me to my limit, test my resolve, but I won't give up


But now I know I'll win
I am confident, optimistic, and determined to succeed


I will steal the thunder
I will overcome the obstacles and challenges that others think are insurmountable


Rolling out from under
I will rise up, emerge victorious, and prove everyone wrong


Every cloud that's clashing(?) in the sky
Every obstacle, every challenge, every setback


Like a true defender
Like a warrior or champion, I will fight for what I believe in


I will not surrender
I will not give up or back down, no matter how difficult the situation becomes


Why should I lie down for them and die?
Why should I let others defeat me or hold me back? I deserve to succeed and thrive


Win in the end
Ultimately, I will succeed, I will achieve my goals, I will win


I'm gonna win in the end
I am determined, optimistic, and confident that I will succeed




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I was down to zero
Still an unsung hero
Waiting for my ship to come to shore

I stood empty handed
Like a seagull stranded
Watching all the other seagulls soar

I was slowly losing hope
Twisting frayed ends of the rope
In a suicidal fantasy

I was going to extremes
Losing sight of all my dreams again
I never thought I'd win
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I was blinded by the pain
Running wild through the rain
In a parody of extacy

I was inches from the edge
Fingers clinging to the ledge again
I never thought I'd win

Winnn in the end
I'm gonna win in the end
Winnn in the end
I'm gonna win in the end
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Got to keep my cool
I am not the fool
Everyone expects to play me for

I could change the pattern
Steal a ring from Saturn
Forge myself into a man-of-war

🎸I am equal to the task
I won't hide behind the mask
What you see is what you'll get from me
🎸
I am stronger than they think
They can force me to the brink again
But now I know I'll win
🎹🎸
Winnn in the end
I'm gonna win in the end
Winnn in the end
I'm gonna win in the end

I will steal the thunder
Rolling out from under
Every cloud that's clashing in the sky

Like a true defender
I will not surrender
Why should I lie down for them and die

🎸🎸
I am equal to the task
I won't hide behind the mask
What you see is what you'll get from me

I am stronger than they think
They can force me to the brink again
But now I know I'll win
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I'm gonna win in the end
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All comments from YouTube:

@rickmanzuk8942

Kids today aren't as emotionally attached to soundtracks like they were in the 80's WHO'S WITH ME!!!!?????!!!!!!!

@georgeshephard5984

You're wrong.

@rickmanzuk8942

@@georgeshephard5984 I know I'm right just by all the likes go back to your music

@georgeshephard5984

@@rickmanzuk8942 You're delusional, was Hitler right too then? Idiot.

@rogueJ

Don’t listen to Georgie, Rick. He’s mad because he wasn’t an 80s kid...

@georgeshephard5984

The principal is the same, doesn't matter what he did or didn't.

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@geoffman9987

This is the most underrated song of all time

@NeilKokemullerMBA

Agreed.... I have to come to YouTube to play it as I can't find it on Amazon Music.

@davidbeard2030

Most underrated soundtrack.

@patrickrynearson

But seriously though... This is a part of my workout soundtrack because it really does give a "down but not out" vibe which is perfect for when you are getting tired of sets every other day! One of my absolute favs!

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