Paige Armstrong was awarded her wish to record her own christmas album by the Make A Wish Foundation thanks to Bath & Body Works who released her 4 track christmas album 2005 as bonus disc coming with the "The Perfect Christmas - Holiday Music 2005"-CD available in the Bath & Body Works shops and online (of each sale 1 US-$ was donated to the Make A Wish Foundation).
I Say
Paige Armstrong Lyrics
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If we stand for nothing
We will fall
Fall for anything at all
So do you know
We've already fallen
So low
You're only nineteen
What they really ment to say
Is your young and naive
Our ambitions in a box
And we've got to break free
I say
Stand up!
When the world says to sit down
Just cause we're young
And I say
Rise up!
Against all expectations
Limiting us
But I say
Let's prove them wrong
We'll prove them wrong
All the small things
That we face
Leave us tangled up in
All the dreams
We never chase
We're so scared of running
Into the ground
Just to remain a victum of failure
Stand up and live
This is your own adventure
Don't settle for less
Rise up and give
Everything that's inside you
The world's dying for this
Proving them
We're proving them
We're proving them
We're proving them
Proving them
We're proving them
We're proving them wrong
The lyrics to Paige Armstrong's song "I Say" speak to the idea of not allowing limiting beliefs and expectations hold us back from chasing our dreams and achieving our goals. The opening lines "We've all heard, if we stand for nothing, we will fall, fall for anything at all" highlights the importance of having a strong foundation and values, but recognizes that as a society, we have already fallen low. The second stanza speaks to youthfulness and how often people are dismissed or talked down to because of their age. However, the chorus encourages young people to stand up against societal expectations and prove them wrong.
The song encourages individuals to live an adventure and not settle for less. It highlights the small things that can hold people back, like fear of failure or being tangled up in dreams they never chase. The chorus reiterates the message to "stand up and live" and not be a "victum of failure." The song is a powerful anthem that inspires listeners to not let their age or societal expectations limit them.
Overall, the message of the song speaks to the human spirit and our desire to achieve more than what is expected of us. It encourages listeners to be unapologetically themselves and to pursue their dreams without hesitation.
Line by Line Meaning
We've all heard
It is a well-known fact that everyone is aware of.
If we stand for nothing
If we do not stand for our beliefs and values.
We will fall
We will fail.
Fall for anything at all
We will be easily influenced and persuaded.
So do you know
Are you aware?
We've already fallen
We have already failed to stand for something.
So low
To a point where things cannot get any worse.
Someone told me yesterday
I was told by someone.
You're only nineteen
You are young and inexperienced.
What they really ment to say
What they truly meant to convey.
Is your young and naive
That you are too young and inexperienced to understand things.
Our ambitions in a box
Our goals and aspirations are confined within limited boundaries.
And we've got to break free
We need to break the constraints and go beyond our limits.
I say
This is what I believe.
Stand up!
Do not be afraid to take a stand for your beliefs.
When the world says to sit down
When everyone around is giving in, it's time for you to stand up.
Just cause we're young
Just because we are young and inexperience.
And I say
This is my belief.
Rise up!
Do not settle for anything less than what you aspire for.
Against all expectations
Go beyond what everyone expects of you.
Limiting us
Confining our potential and growth.
Let's prove them wrong
Let us prove our critics and doubters wrong.
All the small things
Small hindrances and obstacles in our path.
That we face
That we come across on our journey.
Leave us tangled up in
Lead us into chaos and turmoil.
All the dreams
All the aspirations and ambitions that we carry.
We never chase
That we fail to pursue.
We're so scared of running
We are afraid of facing failures.
Into the ground
To absolute destruction.
Just to remain a victum of failure
To continue to suffer the consequences of our failures.
Stand up and live
Stand up and make an attempt to live your dreams.
This is your own adventure
Your journey is unique and personal.
Don't settle for less
Do not be satisfied with anything less than what you aspire for.
Rise up and give
Go all out and give your best.
Everything that's inside you
All your talents, skills and abilities.
The world's dying for this
The world needs your talents to make it a better place.
Proving them
Showing them.
We're proving them
We are showing them.
We're proving them
We are showing them.
We're proving them wrong
We are proving our critics and doubters wrong.
Contributed by Camilla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mj flores
this is my favorite song it has such a good message and a good beat!
Lissa Who
this song is awsome. i love how the guitar comes in.
gaehm2009
i love this song!! she rocks!!!
sciencegirl2012
Love this song!
Rawk4Life
I like songs that trick you into thinking they're ballads, then rock hard.
JHdramaqueen
thanks!!!! cant wait! i reallyy want to know what shes saying cuz no website has her lyrics for some reason! you rock!! <3
JHdramaqueen
you rock!!! i added!!!!! :D
JHdramaqueen
p.s. just send me a message or a friend invite (or both :D) when you've got the lyrics up!!!!
JHdramaqueen
hey do you think you could add the lyrics to all your paige armstrong vids?? i will totally sub you if you do!!! thanks!!! <3
SAGOR DEC
Cool! :D