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Chain of Prospit
Michael Guy Bowman Lyrics
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Hold up, before your hopes and dreams are sold up
You haven't failed yet, don't fold up
Don't cut the tape before it's rolled up
You've always got a chance
Rock it, and if the picture isn't clear just shop it
The future's always there, so pop it
Back into its place
You got a reason to live, got a reason to live
No matter what you say, no matter what you take away
There's always something you can give
And buddy, that's the reason that
You got a reason to live, got a reason to live
Don't care what you've been through, don't care what people think of you
There's always something you can do
And no one knows it better than you
Praise you, the absence in your life delays you
The note that desolation plays you
You know you mustn't let it faze you
If something's in the way
Hold up, there's data structures you can bone up
You might be feeling like you're home stuck
But you can make it by your own luck
Snap it into place
(And if the wind should blow)
(I will know, I will know)
Reversal, all matter and its great dispersal
The secrets of the universal
This isn't just a dry rehearsal
We're living for today
You got a reason to live, got a reason to live
No matter what you say, no matter what you take away
There's always something you can give
And buddy, that's the reason that
You got a reason to live, got a reason to live
Don't care what you've been through, don't care what people think of you
There's always something you can do
And no one knows it better than
You got a reason to live, got a reason to live
No matter what you say, no matter what you take away
There's always something you can give
And buddy, that's the reason that
You got a reason to live, got a reason to live
Don't care what you've been through, don't care what people think of you
There's always something you can do
And no one knows it better than you
And no one knows it better than you
And no one knows it better than you
No one knows it better than you
The lyrics to Michael Guy Bowman's song "Chain of Prospit" are a message of hope and encouragement to anyone who may be struggling or feeling down. The song is essentially a reminder that no matter what kind of difficult circumstances someone may be facing, they always have a reason to live and a reason to keep fighting. The song urges the listener to hold on and not lose faith in themselves, even in the face of adversity.
The chain of Prospit that is mentioned in the lyrics is a reference to the video game "Homestuck," for which Bowman was the composer. In this particular game, Prospit is a planet where the game's heroes reside, and the game's plot revolves around various battles and struggles that they face. By making reference to the chain of Prospit, Bowman seems to be suggesting that even when things are difficult and feel out of control, there is always a way to hold on and keep moving forward.
The lyrics also emphasize the importance of individual agency and the power of choice. No matter what a person has gone through or what other people may think of them, there is always something that they can do to change their situation and make a positive impact. This message of hope and empowerment is woven throughout the song's lyrics, making it a powerful anthem for anyone who needs a reminder to keep going when times get tough.
Line by Line Meaning
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Starting off the song, setting the tone and mood
Hold up, before your hopes and dreams are sold up
Wait a minute before you give up on your aspirations
You haven't failed yet, don't fold up
Don't give up hope just because you haven't succeeded yet
Don't cut the tape before it's rolled up
Don't give up before you have attempted everything
You've always got a chance
You always have the possibility of succeeding
Rock it, and if the picture isn't clear just shop it
Keep going, if the situation isn't clear keep trying to find ways to make it clear
You're swinging by the chain of Prospit
You're going through life's journey with the help of your connections
The future's always there, so pop it
The future always exists, allow it to fulfill its purpose
Back into its place
Let the future fall into place as it is meant to
You got a reason to live, got a reason to live
You have a purpose in life, don't give up
No matter what you say, no matter what you take away
Regardless of what you say or do, the reason for your existence still stands
There's always something you can give
You always have something to contribute to the world
And buddy, that's the reason that
That very reason is what makes life worth living
Don't care what you've been through, don't care what people think of you
Don't be affected by the negative things in your past or the judgments people have towards you
There's always something you can do
There's always something you can do to make things better
And no one knows it better than you
You are the best authority on your own life and what you can do
Praise you, the absence in your life delays you
The absence of something or someone in your life hinders you and slows you down
The note that desolation plays you
The feeling of loneliness and isolation brings you down
You know you mustn't let it faze you
You shouldn't allow these feelings and absences to affect you too much
If something's in the way
If there's an obstacle in the way
Hold up, there's data structures you can bone up
Wait, there are ways to prepare and overcome the obstacle
You might be feeling like you're home stuck
You might feel trapped or powerless in the situation
But you can make it by your own luck
However, you can take control of the situation yourself and make your own luck
Snap it into place
Get everything in position, take control of the situation and fix it
(And if the wind should blow)
An aside commenting on the unpredictability of situations
(I will know, I will know)
But you will be able to handle anything that comes your way
Reversal, all matter and its great dispersal
Discussion of the law of entropy, how everything breaks down eventually
The secrets of the universal
The secrets of the universe
This isn't just a dry rehearsal
This isn't just practice, it's real life
We're living for today
We should live in the moment, enjoy the present
And no one knows it better than you
You know how to live your life better than anyone else
Contributed by Grace K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.