Discography
Lipstick on the Mirror - (2008)
War of Angels - (2011)
Onyx - (2013)
Up - (2015)
Pop Evil - (2018)
Versatile - (2021)
Waking Lions
Pop Evil Lyrics
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Tell me there's a better way
I'm not afraid
I'm not gonna hide from the vultures above, serpents below
They wanna lay me to rest, but I won't go
Yeah
Is it better to die than live another day
I'm not gonna run from the scars and within, burning your skin
They wanna lay me to rest, but I won't go
Yeah
I won't go
I wanna stand up, a hundred feet tall
'Cause fear will never lead the way
I'm ready to run, a hundred miles strong
I will never be the same
Waking the lions in me
I'm waking the lions in me
Waking the lions in me
Waking the lions in me
Burning to ash, I'll die until I rise again
I'm not afraid
I'm not gonna stop till I Break down this cage
Escape from this chase
You'll never silence my voice
No, I won't go
No, I won't go
I wanna stand up, a hundred feet tall
'Cause fear will never lead my way
I'm ready to run, a hundred miles strong
I will never be the same
Waking the lions in me
I'm waking the lions in me
Waking the lions in me
Far way too long
I slept inside the dark
But now I rise
It's time to make a move
Waking the lions in me
Waking the lions in me
Waking the lions in me
I wanna stand up, a hundred feet tall
'Cause feel we never lead my way
I'm ready to run, a hundred my strong
I will never be the same
I wanna stand up, a hundred feet tall
'Cause fear will never lead my way
I'm ready to run, a hundred miles strong
I will never be the same
Waking the lions in me
I'm waking the lions in me
Waking the lions in me
Waking the lions in me
I'm waking the lions in me
I'm waking the lions in me
The song "Waking Lions" by Pop Evil has a powerful message of strength and perseverance. The lyrics are about standing up to adversity and overcoming fear. The first verse asks if there is a better way than to die, but the singer asserts that he is not going to hide from danger. He compares his enemies to vultures and serpents, but declares that they will not defeat him. In the chorus, he says he wants to stand up 100 feet tall and run 100 miles strong, never to be the same again. The second verse reinforces this determination, burning to ash and rising again until he escapes his cage.
The bridge of the song is particularly inspiring, as the singer announces that he has been sleeping in the dark for too long and that it is time to make a move. He wakes the lions within him, finding the courage to face his challenges. The final repetition of the chorus declares this inner awakening to the world, as he wakes the lions within himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this better
Asking if death is a better alternative to living another day
Tell me there's a better way
Requesting guidance on how to overcome obstacles
I'm not afraid
Boldly stating absence of fear
I'm not gonna hide from the vultures above, serpents below
Refusing to bow down to pressure from both external and internal forces
They wanna lay me to rest, but I won't go
Refusing to give up and let go of life
Yeah
Expression of determination
I wanna stand up, a hundred feet tall
Striving to be a towering figure of strength
'Cause fear will never lead the way
Understanding that fear is not a productive motivator
I'm ready to run, a hundred miles strong
Prepared to face challenges head-on
I will never be the same
Confident that overcoming obstacles will lead to personal growth
Waking the lions in me
Stirring up the inner strength and courage
Burning to ash, I'll die until I rise again
Acknowledging that overcoming challenges might be painful, but it's necessary to come out even stronger
I'm not gonna stop till I Break down this cage
Refusing to be held back and willing to escape the confines of limiting beliefs and environment
Escape from this chase
Breaking free from the pursuit of negativity and limitations
You'll never silence my voice
Unwavering commitment to be heard and speak the truth
Far way too long
Believing personal growth has been stunted for too long
I slept inside the dark
Acknowledging a past of inaction and lack of courage
But now I rise
Determined to change and become stronger
It's time to make a move
Ready to take action and make progress
I'm waking the lions in me
Activated and stirring up inner strength and courage
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Leigh Kakaty, Josh Adam Strock, Andrew Colin Fulk
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sandraschertz9812
I just LOVE watching the drummer. She plays with everything in her.
@satabwilder2041
She is really good. I can't imagine the drums are easy to play
@dtoledo3709
The music from Pop Evil changed my life. I saw them in concert when I was going a very difficult time and I can honestly say, their music lifted me up and gave me the peace I needed. I continue to listen every single day. Keep it up!! You all rock!!!
@shariblack4128
HAVE BEEN A LONG-TIME FAN OF MICHIGAN'S POP EVIL AND MAN DO THEY ROCK OUT IN CONCERT❣️🎸🔥🎸🤘
@jaylanfox6015
I had a fentanyl overdose on the second of November this year. I had a really rough time getting back going and still am today. Suffering from pneumonia and crushed chest plate from cpr. This song has really helped me to see the better side of things and I am planning on using an excerpt in my testimony I am writing. I love the part where it says “I wanna stand up a hundred feet tall because fear will never lead my way. I’m ready to run a hundred miles strong I will never be the same.” - pop evil. I got to see what hell looked like and I don’t plan on going back.
@carlaevansvanwinkle3554
You keep fighting 1 min. at a time and keep moving up. You got this.
@christophermaciejko4610
Love this song!!!! Great energy and motivator, especially when one feels down, desperate, out of hope!!! Gives you a reason to fight back and re-engage with what life has to offer!
@dirtyharry5320
The Tokens: The lion sleeps tonight
Pop Evil: I don't think so.
@carlaevansvanwinkle3554
One of my favorite songs. I have cancer and I have it in remission write now. That song makes me keep fighting. And I am 52 still like hard rock .july 29 I'm still in remission . Thank God and everyone for being so encouraging with your messages.ln October 2020 found out my cancer is back. Going through chemo again. The band still keeping me fighting. Had to do a year of chemo. Still fighting.back in remission but I have to do maintenance chemo to try and keep it in remission . Nov 2021. 2024 still in remission. Thank y'all.
@muratshogenov9563
How are you friend ?