Stronger
Matthew Morrison & Kelsey Grammer Lyrics
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Gives me hope to face the hardest fight
Pain delivers me
I don't need their sympathy
Cause they can′t take away my might
Where I go they will never find
I've got to be stronger
Must dig deeper
Find the fire
Be enlightened
Can't be frightened anymore
I can run now so much faster
Now defeat won′t be my master
For to conqueor the demons I won′t have to wait any longer
I've got to be stronger
You′ll see in time
You will survive
Too soon to run
Too late to hide
It's your destiny
Every pace, every stride
I am stronger
Reach up higher
Digging deeper
Found the fire
Feel enlightened
Won′t be frightened anymore
I can run now so much faster
Now defeat won't be my master
For to conqueor the demons I won′t have to wait any longer
I've got to be stronger
Hoist, pull, come about
I am stronger
Now I'm stronger
The song "Stronger" by Matthew Morrison and Kelsey Grammer is a powerful anthem of overcoming difficulties and becoming stronger through pain and adversity. The lyrics begin with the idea that even in the darkest of places, there is a faint glimmer of hope that gives the strength to face the toughest challenges. Pain, in fact, becomes a source of motivation rather than an obstacle, and there is no need for sympathy as the strength comes from within. The second verse expresses the need to dig deeper and find the fire within, to overcome fear and become enlightened. The chorus is a repeated stanza declaring the need to be stronger than before, to conquer demons and not be defeated.
The song is a powerful message of resilience, inner strength, and hope. It acknowledges that while facing adversity might be hard, it is still possible to overcome it with the right mindset, determination, and outlook. The song suggests that one should never give up and that it takes time and struggle to become stronger, but it is possible. In the end, the lyrics express the confident realization that the singer is now indeed stronger than before.
Line by Line Meaning
In the darkest place, there's the faintest light
Even in the darkest moments, there is still hope to see light and positivity
Gives me hope to face the hardest fight
That light provides hope to get through any tough situation
Pain delivers me
Painful experiences make one stronger and more capable of facing adversity
I don't need their sympathy
One doesn't need pity or compassion from others to be strong and persevere
Cause they can't take away my might
Others can't take away one's inner strength and determination
Where I go they will never find
No one can detract or hold back one's eventual success and happiness
I've got to be stronger
The need to be strong and push through any obstacle
Reach up higher
A commitment to reach for greater goals and aspirations
Must dig deeper
A commitment to introspection and trying harder to succeed
Find the fire
A need to reignite passion and drive towards personal success
Be enlightened
The importance of gaining new knowledge and insights to become a better version of oneself
Can't be frightened anymore
The need to overcome fear and face challenges head-on
I can run now so much faster
Having achieved greater strength, one is now more capable of overcoming adversity quickly
Now defeat won′t be my master
One's fighting spirit and determination will no longer be held back by defeat
For to conquer the demons I won't have to wait any longer
The commitment to overcome past struggles without hesitation
You'll see in time
Belief that things will improve with time
You will survive
Optimism for personal strength and the ability to endure hardships
Too soon to run
Not giving up too early and fighting through challenges
Too late to hide
Accepting one's situation and choosing to face it bravely
It's your destiny
The belief that one's journey and eventual success is predetermined
Every pace, every stride
Every step taken is one step closer to achieving personal goals
Hoist, pull, come about
Sailor-speak for changing course or direction to overcome obstacles
Now I'm stronger
The acknowledgment of one's personal strength and growth
Writer(s): Eliot Kennedy, Gary Barlow
Contributed by Peyton C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Christine Dour
Kelsey Grammer was born to play Hook. He is fabulous!
Adrienne
Amazing play! Matthew Morrison is awesome! I would love to see it again!
bbSouthstreet
Saw this play last Saturday in NYC with Matthew and Kelsey. When this scene came on, all I could think of was "Sideshow Bob as Captain Hook!" It was one of the best musicals I've ever seen in my life!
capscoach
This number in the show was mesmerizing! Fantastic performances all around...wish I could have seen it again
Sam Seleznow
THIS STAGING IS SO GOOD! I love it.
Michael Legere
If you didn't see it in Cambridge just wait till you see it live. Diane Paulis is a genius. It's such a powerful moment and is right up next to (slightly behind) defying gravity.
Hannah Martinez-Crow
I saw this live and honestly it is amazing. Every time the pirates stomp you can feel it move all the way up the rows of seats and it is honestly amazing
Lauren Faerber
Just saw this on the Tony Awards; This is just amazingly well done. So sad they didn't get nominated for anything :(
Jake Cuevas
I just saw this play yesterday, honestly the entire cast was outstanding, it was a great play. I only wish I could find a soundtrack or something online so I can listen to these songs more, like "circus of your mind" and "When Your Feet Don't Touch the Ground"
Robbie Hall
when ypur feet doent touch the ground is on you tibe look for it