Eye Of The Tiger
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Did my time, took my chances
Went the distance, now I'm back on my feet
Just a man and his will to survive
So many times, It happens too fast
You trade your passion for glory
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
It's the eye of the tiger, Its the cream of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge of our rivals
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all with the eye of the tiger
Face to face, out in the heat
Hanging tough, stayin' hungry
The stack the odds still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive
It's the eye of the tiger, Its the cream of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge of our rivals
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all with the eye of the tiger
Risin' up, straight to the top
Had the guts got the glory
Went the distance, now I'm not gonna stop
Just a man and his will to survive
It's the eye of the tiger, Its the cream of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge of our rivals
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all with the eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
"Eye of the Tiger" is a song about rising up to the challenge and fighting for your dreams. The lyrics describe the struggles of an individual who has been beaten down, but rises up again after taking some time to recover. The opening line of the song, "Risin' up, back on the street," suggests that the singer has been knocked down and is now ready to fight back. The singer emphasizes the importance of holding on to one's dreams and passions, even in the face of adversity.
The chorus, "It's the eye of the tiger, It's the cream of the fight, risin' up to the challenge of our rivals," emphasizes the power and ferocity necessary to succeed. The song speaks to the idea that in order to achieve great things in life, one must have the strength and determination to overcome obstacles and challenges. It's the "Eye of the Tiger" that propels the singer to victory.
Line by Line Meaning
Risin' up, back on the street
Getting back up after being knocked down and returning to the everyday struggle of life
Did my time, took my chances
Spent time on something and took a chance on it
Went the distance, now I'm back on my feet
Overcame obstacles and difficulties and is now standing tall
Just a man and his will to survive
Only relying on oneself and determination to continue living
So many times, It happens too fast
Frequently events occur quickly and unexpectedly
You trade your passion for glory
Sacrificing personal interests for the sake of fame and recognition
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
Hold onto past aspirations and memories tightly
You must fight just to keep them alive
One must struggle to maintain and pursue past dreams and goals
It's the eye of the tiger, Its the cream of the fight
Referring to the strength and winning mentality that comes with the tiger's eye
Risin' up to the challenge of our rivals
Preparing oneself to compete and defeat those deemed as competition
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
Describing a determined, fierce survivor hunting their target in darkness
And he's watching us all with the eye of the tiger
Feeling as if one is being assessed and judged by the strength of the tigereye
Face to face, out in the heat
Directly confronting an adversary in a high-pressure situation
Hanging tough, stayin' hungry
Persisting through tough situations while maintaining a strong desire and drive to win
The stack the odds still we take to the street
Despite the unfavorable environment against one's chances of winning, one still takes to the challenge
For the kill with the skill to survive
Fighting skillfully and strategically to succeed in the competition while preserving oneself
Risin' up, straight to the top
Ascending to success despite the adversities faced
Had the guts got the glory
Had the courage and determination to succeed which ultimately resulted in recognition
Went the distance, now I'm not gonna stop
Overcame obstacles and is motivated to continue forward without giving up
Just a man and his will to survive
Dependent on oneself to remain alive and persevere
The eye of the tiger
Symbolic representation of the strength, tenacity and fighting spirit of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
Symbolic representation of the strength, tenacity and fighting spirit of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
Symbolic representation of the strength, tenacity and fighting spirit of the tiger
Writer(s): Jim Peterik, Frank Sullivan
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