Stronger
Qaasim Middleton Lyrics


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Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) - Qaasim Middleton
You know the bed feels warmer
Sleeping here alone
You know I dream in color
And do the things I want
You think you got the best of me
Think you've had the last laugh
Bet you think
that everything good is gone
Think you left me broken down
Think that I'd come running back
Baby you don't know me,
cause you're dead wrong
What doesn't kill
you makes you stronger
Stand a little taller
Doesn't mean
I'm lonely when I'm alone
What doesn't kill
you makes a fighter
Footsteps even lighter
Doesn't mean
I'm over 'cause you're gone
What doesn't kill
you makes you stronger, stronger
Just me, myself and I
What doesn't kill
you makes you stronger
Stand a little taller
Doesn't mean
I'm lonely when I'm alone
You heard that I was starting
over with someone new
They told you
I was moving on over you
You didn't think that I'd come back
I'd come back swinging
You try to break me
But you see...
What doesn't kill you
makes you stronger
Stand a little taller
Doesn't mean
I'm lonely when I'm alone
What doesn't kill
you makes a fighter
Footsteps even lighter
Doesn't mean I'm over
'cause you're gone
What doesn't kill
you makes you stronger, stronger
Just me, myself and I
What doesn't kill
you makes you stronger
Stand a little taller
Doesn't mean
I'm lonely when I'm alone




I got a new thing started
I'm not the brokenhearted

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Qaasim Middleton's song "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" speak of the pain of a breakup and the journey towards healing and growth. The singer describes feeling the emptiness of a cold bed and the loneliness of sleeping alone. However, he also acknowledges the strength and freedom that comes with being single, using vivid language to express his newfound independence. Middleton's message is clear throughout the song: what doesn't kill us truly makes us stronger. The lyrics encourage listeners to stand tall and be resilient in the face of adversity, even when it feels like everything is falling apart.


The song is an anthem of resilience and redemption, intended to inspire listeners to believe that they are capable of moving on from difficult circumstances. The lyrics are full of empowerment and positivity, with a message that resonates with many people who have gone through challenging breakups. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus make it an ideal choice for anyone looking to lift their spirits and find the strength to move forward.


Line by Line Meaning

You know the bed feels warmer
Sleeping alone feels strange


Sleeping here alone
Without anyone beside me to hold


You know I dream in color
My dreams are vivid and lively


And do the things I want
I live life on my own terms


You think you got the best of me
You believe you defeated me


Think you've had the last laugh
You think you won the battle


Bet you thinkthat everything good is gone
You assume that without you, my life is miserable


Think you left me broken down
You left me feeling shattered


Think that I'd come running back
You expected me to beg for forgiveness


Baby you don't know me, cause you're dead wrong
You misjudged me because you don't really know me


What doesn't killyou makes you stronger
Challenges in life make you more resilient


Stand a little taller
I'm prouder of who I am now


Doesn't meanI'm lonely when I'm alone
I enjoy my own company, and I'm not sad being by myself


What doesn't killyou makes a fighter
Surviving hardships makes you bolder and more determined


Footsteps even lighter
I feel liberated and empowered


Doesn't meanI'm over 'cause you're gone
Just because you're out of my life doesn't mean I've completely moved on


What doesn't killyou makes you stronger, stronger
Life's struggles give us the strength to endure even more


Just me, myself and I
I don't need anyone else to be complete


You heard that I was starting over with someone new
I'm moving on with my life with someone else


They told you I was moving on over you
You heard rumors that I've completely forgotten about you


You didn't think that I'd come back I'd come back swinging
You underestimated my resilience and strength


You try to break me But you see...
Even though you tried to hurt me, I'm still standing strong


I got a new thing started
I found someone new in my life


I'm not the brokenhearted
I'm not the one who's hurt and in pain




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Malik Traylor

qaasim is raw.

Inez Thies

great keep it upa

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