Against All Odds
North of Nine Lyrics
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Wanna see a hero
But for right now, I'm stuck with me
Playing this piano's the only thing that I know
Does this sound good don't lie to me
Don't lie to me
Cause I don't want a yes man, not another yes man
Won't somebody tell me the truth
Tryna sing my heart out
Yeah, I got something to prove
I want you to know
That it's time for me to go
You brought me so close, I got to figure the rest out on my own
Whoa, against all odds
Whoa, against all odds
You know when I see my father,
Wanna go harder
Yeah I know he believes in me
And everyday I'm fighting, like a pheonix rising
Tearing down the walls, I'm breaking free
I'm breaking free
Cause I don't want a yes man, not another yes man
Won't somebody tell me the truth
I'm writing all my thoughts down
Tryna sing my heart out
But I got something to prove
I want you to know, that it's time for me to go
You brought me so close, I got to figure the rest out on my own
Whoa, against all odds
Whoa, against all odds
Everything will be alright, taking one day at a time
Everything will be alright, taking one day at a time
Everything will be alright, taking one day at a time
Everything will be alright, taking one day at a time
I want you to know, that it's time for me to go
You brought me so close, I got to figure the rest out on my own
Whoa, against all odds
The lyrics to North of Nine's "Against All Odds" portray a message of self-determination and perseverance. The opening lines, "It's like looking in a mirror, Wanna see a hero, But for right now, I'm stuck with me," express a sense of disappointment in oneself and a desire for someone to look up to. However, the singer recognizes that they must rely on themselves and their own abilities instead of waiting for someone else to rescue them. The line "Playing this piano's the only thing that I know, Does this sound good don't lie to me" shows that the singer is using their talents to express themselves authentically, seeking honest feedback from others.
The chorus, "Whoa, against all odds," reinforces the idea that the singer is facing and overcoming obstacles in their path towards success. The verse "You know when I see my father, Wanna go harder, Yeah I know he believes in me," suggests that the singer is drawing on their loved ones' support to push themselves further. The lyrics "Tearing down the walls, I'm breaking free, Cause I don't want a yes man, not another yes man, Won't somebody tell me the truth," indicate that the singer is determined to confront challenging situations head-on and to seek out honest feedback and guidance.
Overall, "Against All Odds" is a motivational anthem about facing challenges and pursuing one's own destiny, even when the odds seem stacked against them.
Line by Line Meaning
It's like looking in a mirror
I am introspective and self-aware.
Wanna see a hero
But I aspire to become a hero.
But for right now, I'm stuck with me
I am currently facing my own limitations.
Playing this piano's the only thing that I know
Music is my passion and solace in life.
Does this sound good don't lie to me
I seek honest feedback for my music.
Don't lie to me
I value honesty and sincerity.
Cause I don't want a yes man, not another yes man
I don't want anyone who just agrees with me and doesn't challenge me.
Won't somebody tell me the truth
I seek the truth, even if it's difficult to face.
I'm writing all my thoughts down
I am processing my emotions through songwriting.
Tryna sing my heart out
I pour my heart and soul into my music.
Yeah, I got something to prove
I am driven to succeed and prove myself.
You brought me so close, I got to figure the rest out on my own
Someone has helped me get this far, but now I need to find my own way.
Whoa, against all odds
Despite the challenges, I am determined to succeed.
You know when I see my father, Wanna go harder
My father motivates me to work even harder.
Yeah I know he believes in me
I feel supported and encouraged by my father's belief in me.
And everyday I'm fighting, like a phoenix rising
Every day, I strive to overcome obstacles and rise above them.
Tearing down the walls, I'm breaking free
I am breaking free from the limitations that held me back.
Everything will be alright, taking one day at a time
I am optimistic about the future, and take things one step at a time.
Writer(s): jackson guthy, lasse “pilfinger” kramhøft, marlin "hookman" bonds
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