Dubz-Strong Again
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One day I had to punch up this one youth for trying to make a fool of me
I was forced to fight someone who was trying to take advantage of me and my reputation

In my hood there's only so many opportunities
Where I come from, there are limited options for success and achieving one's goals

Look I carry a tool for my pride and my jewelry
I carry a weapon to protect both myself and my valuables

Now I find myself stuck serving the community
As a result of my actions, I am now required to give back to the community and make amends

See me I made a change, I didn't expect no fame
I made a positive change in my life, without expecting to become famous for it

We came from practically nothing to thousands screaming our name
We started from humble beginnings and worked hard to gain a large following and recognition

A-list, play list, even my mum's famous
We have achieved a high level of success, including being played on popular music lists and having recognition from our families

I would do anything for some source of stadium status
I am willing to work hard and make sacrifices in order to perform at large stadiums and gain even more success

Going back to when I was young
Reflecting on my past and my actions when I was younger

And I, treated life like it would never end
I used to live recklessly and not consider the consequences of my actions

But then I grew up, got a little clued up
I matured and gained knowledge about the importance of making responsible choices

Then N-Dubz blew up finally on my way
My music career took off and I finally found my path to success

Cause if you knew where I come from
My background and upbringing played a significant role in shaping who I am today

You would understand why I sing this song
This song reflects my personal journey and struggles to overcome challenges

It's all changa, yeah, I put my hand up
I take responsibility for my mistakes and am willing to make positive changes

In fact it made me man up and finally make a change
Through my experiences, I was forced to mature and become a stronger, more responsible person

Money made no change, in fact it was more pain
Achieving financial success did not solve all of my problems and actually brought about new challenges and struggles

Be's gone, who's to blame?
People close to me have left my life and I am unsure of who is responsible

Look at all these youths today, rollin' round with 38s
Many young people today are involved in dangerous activities, such as carrying guns

Stickin' brothas for the white gold chains like
These same young people are committing crimes and stealing valuable items from others

Back in the day I used to roll with like thirty mates
I used to surround myself with a large group of friends

Never had clean money, always had dirty plates
My income was not always honest or ethical

Be it now, we're grindin' an' washin' for like thirty days
Now we are working hard and putting in long hours for our success

Now we make [?]
We have achieved financial success and are able to earn a living through our music

Cause I, I didn't ever wanna sing this song again
This song reflects on my past struggles and I was hesitant to revisit those memories

And I, and I don't wanna walk this road again
I do not want to make the same mistakes that I made in the past

And I don't have to be alone again
With the support of my friends and family, I do not have to face my challenges alone

I can hold my head high, I'm strong again
Through my struggles and experiences, I have become a stronger, more resilient person

See the thing about life is that it's, it's just too short
Life is brief and precious, and should not be wasted on negative experiences

Leave the past behind, and only then you'll find
In order to move forward and find happiness, it is important to let go of negative experiences and focus on the present and future

There's more to life than you first thought
There is a wealth of experiences and opportunities to explore in life, beyond what we initially expect

Cause I, I never ever, ever, ever
Reflecting on my past mentality of not believing things could change for the better

Thought that it would ever get better
I did not think that my situation would improve

See I, I never ever, ever, ever
Again, reflecting on my past doubts and pessimism

Thought that I could face this weather
I did not believe that I had the strength and resilience to weather through difficult times

But life, it will only get better
Through my experiences, I have learned that life will always have its ups and downs, but there is always room for growth and improvement

Trust me, it will only get better
I have confidence in my own abilities to overcome challenges and make a better life for myself