Overcome
NCT & The Outsiders ft. IDA Lyrics
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Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
Fire, fire, fire,
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
Fire, fire, fire,
The world is on fire - Burning up
Politicians keep us in the dark
Put us in a box
The world is on fire
War led by the government
Dance with the devil
No remorse for the innocent
Propaganda poison our children
Save us all from a world of corruption
On my knees I pray
May tomorrow be a better day
Let mankind fly
Fly free like the birds
Where's the love
Heal the world
And we will overcome
Rise up stand up
For whats right
I said
Wheres the love
Heal the world
We will overcome
Rise up stand up
Rise up stand up
The world is on
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
Fire, fire, fire,
The world is on
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
Fire, fire, fire,
The world is on fire
Burning up in flames
Save humanity from going under
Dark clouds hanging over we
Lightning and thunder
People still living in poverty
Di black screen
Got us unplugged from reality
Oh - Jah forgive us for our sines
Mother earth - its for you I sing
On my knees I pray
May tomorrow be a better day
Let mankind fly
Fly free like the birds
Where's the love
Heal the world
And we will overcome
Rise up stand up
For whats right
I said
Where's the love
Heal the world
We will overcome
Rise up stand up
Rise up stand up
The world is on
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
Fire, fire, fire,
The world is on
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
Fire, fire, fire,
Yeah
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
Fire, fire, fire,
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
Where's the love
Fire
Where's the love
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
Fire, fire, fire
The world is on fire
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
Uh
Where's the love
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
Fire, fire, fire,
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
Fire, fire, fire
Is on fire !
The lyrics of "Overcome" by NCT & The Outsiders ft. IDA convey a sense of urgency and a call for unity in the face of a world in crisis. The repeated refrain of "fire" emphasizes the intense and destructive nature of the problems faced by society.
The opening lines present a world consumed by flames, both metaphorically and literally. The reference to politicians keeping people in the dark suggests a lack of transparency and trust in government. The line "like sheep's, they divide us up, put us in a box" indicates the manipulation and division of society for political gain.
The chorus calls for love and healing to overcome these challenges. It encourages rising up and standing for what is right in order to make a positive change. The repetition of "where's the love, heal the world" conveys a sense of longing for compassion and unity. The use of "overcome" as a repeated mantra reinforces the message of resilience and triumph over adversity.
The second verse emphasizes the dire state of affairs, with references to war led by the government and propaganda poisoning the minds of children. The mention of poverty and being disconnected from reality further emphasizes the need for change and a better future. The lyrics express a plea for forgiveness and a dedication to preserving the environment for future generations.
The song ends with a powerful repetition of the refrain "where's the love, fire" intertwined with the assertion that the world is on fire. This juxtaposition highlights the need for love and compassion in the face of destruction. The repeated chanting of "fire" at the end serves as a reminder of the urgency and severity of the world's problems, urging listeners to take action and make a difference.
Overall, "Overcome" portrays a world in turmoil, but it also seeks to inspire hope and resilience. The lyrics call for unity, love, and the courage to stand up for what is right, encouraging listeners to imagine a better future and take steps towards achieving it.
Line by Line Meaning
Fire, Fire
The situation is intense and dangerous
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
The intensity of the situation is being emphasized
Fire, fire, fire,
The situation is escalating rapidly
The world is on fire - Burning up
The world is in a state of chaos and destruction
Politicians keep us in the dark
Politicians are withholding information from us
Like sheep's, they divide us up
They manipulate us and create divisions among us
Put us in a box
They restrict us and limit our freedom
War led by the government
The government is responsible for the ongoing war
Dance with the devil
Engage in immoral and corrupt activities
No remorse for the innocent
They do not feel guilty for the harm caused to innocent people
Propaganda poison our children
Propaganda is influencing and harming the minds of our children
Save us all from a world of corruption
We need to be saved from the corrupt world we live in
On my knees I pray
I am desperate and seeking divine help
May tomorrow be a better day
I hope for a brighter future
Let mankind fly
Let humanity be free and unrestricted
Fly free like the birds
Experience freedom and liberation like birds
Where's the love
Where is the compassion and empathy?
Heal the world
Bring about healing and restoration to the world
And we will overcome
We will triumph and prevail
Rise up stand up
Stand up for what is right and just
For whats right
Fight for justice and righteousness
Di black screen
The dark reality of the situation
Got us unplugged from reality
We are disconnected from the truth
Oh - Jah forgive us for our sines
Seeking forgiveness for our wrongdoings
Mother earth - its for you I sing
Expressing concern and care for the Earth
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
The intensity of the situation remains
Yeah
Expression of agreement or acknowledgement
The world is on
The world is engulfed
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
The situation continues to worsen
Where's the love
Where is the compassion and empathy?
We will overcome
We will prevail and conquer
Rise up stand up
Stand up for what is right and just
Uh
Expression of uncertainty or hesitation
Where's the love
Where is the compassion and empathy?
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
The intensity of the situation persists
The world is on fire
The world is in a state of chaos and destruction
Fire, fire, fire,
The situation continues to escalate
The world is on
The world is engulfed
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
The situation intensifies further
Fire, fire, fire
The situation is overwhelming and uncontrollable
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
The intensity of the situation remains
Fire, fire, fire
The situation is consuming everything
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
The intensity of the situation persists
Yeah
Expression of agreement or acknowledgement
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
The situation continues to worsen
Fire, fire, fire,
The situation escalates rapidly
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
The intensity of the situation remains
Fire, fire, fire
The situation is overwhelming and uncontrollable
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
The intensity of the situation persists
Fire, fire, fire
The situation is consuming everything
Is on fire !
The situation is in a state of chaos and destruction
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ida Ambrose
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
NCT
Ohh boii how long we’ve been sitting on this tune with the outsiders, happy to finally see it surface and being received well <3 - lots more on the way xx
mixingbowl
christ this is even better than I was expecting when I saw NCT & the outsiders in the title, the glitches, synths, vocals are all stunning! big big love on this one liquicity ☀️
Justin Hawkes
Looooooove it!!
Goaty
@NCT DUDE Its sooooo goood ! congrats on this collab !
NCT
<333
Dustkey
Think I heard this at the 2019 festival, I was seriously impressed! Solid artist combo and powerful track <3
DEEPROT
Big up!
Alex Clark
Absolutely love it. Bouncy. Happy. Lovely vocals. Lovely vibes.
As we say in Wales, Lush !
ChilledSounds
Amazing tune <3
Alden Doble
This is ridiculously fresh! I'm in love with the level of production. Well done guys :)