Overcome
New Politics Lyrics


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I'm feeling powerless
I'm feeling hopeless
I see the world beneath us open to the darkness
I see it everywhere
There's no progress
It's like I'm slowly giving into all the madness

I stand here imperfect right before you
Been searching so long for a way to get through
Swallowed the universe abandoned my youth
I still can't forsake what I feel is true
I was made out of dust by a voice in the wind
To conquer my fears and rise like king
I will always evolve and never give in
I will follow my dreams cause I know I will win

And if you don't take a stand
You won't understand

We will overcome
We will overcome
It's written in the wind
Set the wheels in motion and rise again
Higher and higher and higher
Higher and higher
We will overcome
My friend

And I will not justify what I did
Through the pain sweat and tears I have learned to forgive
So live out your life cause it is a gift
And rise up above; take the whole world with you
I stand here naked this is my truth
Hold on to your innocence and beauty of youth
And don't ever forget the power lies within
Being born ain't a crime you can be what you want to

And if you don't take a stand
You won't understand

We will overcome
We will overcome
It's written in the wind
Set the wheels in motion and rise again
Higher and higher and higher
Higher and higher
We will overcome
My friend

I'm feeling powerless
I'm feeling hopeless
I see the world beneath us open to the darkness
I see it everywhere
There's no progress
It's like I'm slowly giving into all the madness

We will overcome
We will overcome
It's written in the wind
Set the wheels in motion and rise again
Higher and higher and higher
Higher and higher
We will overcome
My friend

I'm feeling powerful
I'm feeling hopeful
I see the world beneath us change to something beautiful
I see it everywhere




There is progress
If we unite as one then everything is possible

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of New Politics’s “Overcome” convey a sense of hope in the face of disempowerment and despair. The song begins by expressing the feeling of powerlessness and hopelessness, with the singer perceiving that the world is deteriorating into darkness with no progress in sight. However, the chorus asserts that the people will overcome their circumstances; it’s written in the wind, and the wheels have already been set in motion. The second verse describes a journey of self-discovery that has led to the singer’s greater sense of purpose and connection to the universe. In the bridge, the message pivots towards the idea of forgiveness and acceptance, that living one’s life to the fullest and holding onto one’s innocence and beauty of youth is essential because it is a gift. The song ends on a note of hopefulness, with the chorus being repeated with a different perspective - that it is possible to change the world if we come together as one.


“Overcome” is a song that many may find relevant to their lives, particularly those feeling disempowered by the world around them. The idea that it is possible to overcome one's circumstances and that everyone has the power to contribute to a better world is a message of empowerment that is both uplifting and inspiring.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm feeling powerless
I feel like I have no power or control over the world around me.


I'm feeling hopeless
I feel like there is no hope for a better tomorrow.


I see the world beneath us open to the darkness
I see the world descending into more and more darkness and despair.


I see it everywhere
Everywhere I look, I see the world struggling and in a state of chaos.


There's no progress
We're not making any forward progress in society.


It's like I'm slowly giving into all the madness
It feels like all hope is lost and I'm being consumed by the chaos.


I stand here imperfect right before you
I am here standing in front of you as a flawed person.


Been searching so long for a way to get through
I've been searching for a way to cope with the struggles of life.


Swallowed the universe abandoned my youth
I've experienced so much pain and loss that I feel like I've lost my youth.


I still can't forsake what I feel is true
My beliefs and values are still important to me and I won't abandon them.


I was made out of dust by a voice in the wind
I believe that I was created by a higher power.


To conquer my fears and rise like king
I strive to overcome my fears and obstacles and become a leader.


I will always evolve and never give in
I will continue to grow and develop as a person and won't give up.


I will follow my dreams cause I know I will win
I have faith that if I pursue my dreams, I will achieve success.


And if you don't take a stand You won't understand
If you don't take action and stand up for what you believe in, you won't be able to comprehend or appreciate the changes you're capable of making.


We will overcome We will overcome It's written in the wind Set the wheels in motion and rise again Higher and higher and higher Higher and higher We will overcome My friend
Together, we can overcome the obstacles and challenges we face in life. We just need to have faith, take action, and keep climbing higher.


And I will not justify what I did Through the pain sweat and tears I have learned to forgive So live out your life cause it is a gift And rise up above; take the whole world with you
I won't make excuses for my past mistakes. Instead, I've learned from them, forgiven myself, and want to make the most of my life. I aim to be a positive influence on the world and inspire others to do the same.


I stand here naked this is my truth Hold on to your innocence and beauty of youth And don't ever forget the power lies within Being born ain't a crime you can be what you want to
I'm being vulnerable and honest about my feelings and experiences. I encourage others to hold onto their innocence and youthful spirit. We all have the power to create our own destiny and shouldn't let anything hold us back.


I'm feeling powerful I'm feeling hopeful I see the world beneath us change to something beautiful I see it everywhere There is progress If we unite as one then everything is possible
Despite the struggles, I'm feeling empowered and optimistic about the future. I see that the world has great potential for positive change and progress if we work together towards a common goal.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID BOYD, SOREN HANSEN

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Comments from YouTube:

Bee

I love how this one footage is in a ton of their songs here yet it always seems to fit the song.

Nyrasia27

This song is beautiful. The lyrics really speak to me after dealing with some trying times. IM FEELING POWERFUL, IM FEELING HOPEFUL!

Torppsbride

love how all their songs are VERY different from each other, you have this one which is more pop and then you have just like me which is more punk

Kevin Freeman

This one is also pretty clearly a christian song.

Eamon Hyatt

Tonight You're Perfect sounds to me like a love song, but that's just how I see it.

blue

I used to listen to this when I was young and this helped me overcome a lot of tough things back then, and the feeling is still the same now. It's hurtful, but also beautiful and hopeful.

Roya

Such an inspiring song

Xzavior Rain

Thanks you guys so much for playing this for us at penn state for the first time it inspired me. :3 you guys rock!!

Tùng Trịnh

i love this song! so warm

catchingflames

Literally so excited to see them on MONUMENTOUR this summer. They're sooooo good!

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