Memo
Nine Lashes Lyrics
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Draping its hand in front of me with it all
And I'm ever reaching
Straight from this heart in me
It's the tallest I've ever seen it
Strange in this place of little dreams
Like a wall in my sure to be things
It's all I ever wanted
And I won't give up on a dream
It's all or nothing
The sound of doubt I'll never need
It's all or nothing
If I could blame the right kind of evil
Then maybe my fall would be undone
But then why would I build a fable
To carry this burden on?
So it's on to write down the sequel
As real as it gets with brick and stone
And the heart is not weak, but able
And strong cause I'm holding on
To all I ever wanted
And I won't give up on a dream
It's all or nothing
The sound of doubt I'll never need
It's all or nothing
And I won't give up on a dream
It's all or nothing
The sound of doubt I'll never need
It's all or nothing
And I want it
I breathe it out
Never needed
I want it out
Though I want it
I breathe it out
Never needed
I want it out
Though I want it
I breathe it out
And I won't give up on a dream
It's all or nothing
The sound of doubt I'll never need
It's all or nothing
And I won't give up on a dream
It's all or nothing
The sound of doubt I'll never need
It's all or nothing
The lyrics of Nine Lashes' song "Memo" convey a message of resilience and determination in pursuing one's dreams. The first verse describes the singer's unwavering faith in what he believes in and his continuous efforts to reach for his goals from the depths of his heart. He sees his dream as a towering presence, a wall that stands tall amidst his doubts and insecurities. This dream is all he ever wanted, and he will not give up on it, regardless of the challenges he may face along the way.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that blaming external forces for his failures will not undo his fall. Instead, he decides to own up to his mistakes and rebuild his dream with honesty and determination. The heart within him is strong and capable of carrying the weight of his aspirations. He concludes the song by repeating that he will not give up on his dream, and that doubt has no place in his mind. The repetition of the phrase "wont give up" and "all or nothing" adds to the song's determined tone.
The song is a powerful anthem for anyone struggling to pursue their dreams in the face of adversity. The singer's resilience and perseverance offer encouragement and motivation to keep going even when the journey gets tough.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could take what I so believe in
I wish I could physically hold onto the things that I believe in.
Draping its hand in front of me with it all
I wish I could see a visual representation of my belief system in front of me.
And I'm ever reaching
I am always striving towards my beliefs.
Straight from this heart in me
My beliefs come directly from my heart.
It's the tallest I've ever seen it
My belief system feels bigger and stronger than ever before.
Strange in this place of little dreams
It feels odd to hold such strong beliefs when those around me have small dreams.
Like a wall in my sure to be things
My beliefs feel like an obstacle in the way of my future plans.
Standing in spite of me
My beliefs remain strong even when I feel like giving up.
It's all I ever wanted
My beliefs are the most important thing in my life.
And I won't give up on a dream
I refuse to let go of what I believe in.
It's all or nothing
I am fully committed to my beliefs; there is no in-between.
The sound of doubt I'll never need
I do not welcome any form of doubt towards my beliefs.
If I could blame the right kind of evil
If I could find a justifiable explanation for my struggles, I would feel better.
Then maybe my fall would be undone
Maybe if I could blame something or someone, I could avoid failure.
But then why would I build a fable
But why would I create a false explanation for what I am going through?
To carry this burden on?
Is it worth it to keep holding onto this made-up story that is supposed to make me feel better?
So it's on to write down the sequel
Instead of creating fake stories, I will focus on continuing my journey and writing my own story.
As real as it gets with brick and stone
I will face reality head-on and build upon it with real, concrete actions.
And the heart is not weak, but able
My heart is strong and capable of handling what comes my way.
And strong cause I'm holding on
I am strong because I am holding onto my beliefs, regardless of what happens.
And I want it
I want to continue holding onto my beliefs.
I breathe it out
I am constantly reminding myself of what I believe in, just as I am constantly breathing.
Never needed
I never needed a reason to hold onto my beliefs; they are just a part of me.
I want it out
I want my beliefs to be known and heard by others.
And I won't give up on a dream
I will never stop fighting for what I believe in.
It's all or nothing
I am fully devoted to my beliefs and will never give up halfway.
The sound of doubt I'll never need
I do not need any negativity or doubt to fuel me; I am confident in what I believe in.
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