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REBECCA LOEBE is a laid-back award-winning indie-folk singer from Atlanta, GA. Since quitting her job as a full-time recording studio engineer in 2006, she has performed 100+ shows per year at colleges, coffeehouses and theaters in over 30 states of the US and in Europe. She has garnered rave reviews for her high-energy performances, weaving together skillful, emotional songwriting, folk storytelling and whimsical comedy for the ADHD generation. In the May of 2009 she was honored as a winner at the Kerrville Grassy Hill New Folk Songwriting Competition, and in 3 years of full time touring she has shared the stage with greats such as Glen Phillips, Angie Aparo, Ellis Paul, Sophie B. Hawkins, Emerson Hart, Ellis Paul, Girlyman & The Bacon Brothers.

Loebe has been making albums since 2004 .

Stronger
Rebecca Loebe Lyrics

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Let′s get lost tonight
You can be my black Kate Moss tonight
Play secretary, I'm the boss tonight
We don′t give a -- what they all say
Right? Awesome

The Christian in Christian Dior
Damn, they don't make 'em like this anymore

I ask, ′cause I′m not sure
Does anybody make real -- anymore?

Bow in the presence of greatness
'Cause right now, thou hast forsaken us
You should be honored by my lateness
That I would even show up to this fake mess

Go ahead, go nuts, go ape!
′Spеcially in my Pastellé, my Bape
Don't pretеnd you can′t tell who made this
New homie, take six, take this
Haters!

N-Now that that don't kill me
Can only make me stronger
I need you to hurry up now
′Cause I can't wait much longer
I know I got to be right now
I can't get much wronger
Man, I′ve been waiting all night now
That′s how long I been on ya

Work it harder, make it better
Do it faster, makes us stronger
More than ever, hour after hour
Work is never over

I don't know if you got a man or not
If you got plans or not
If God put me in your plans or not
I′m trippin', this drink got me saying a lot
All I know is God put you in front of me
How the hell could you front on me?
There′s a thousand you's, there′s only one of me
I'm trippin', caught up in the moment, right?

It′s Louis Vuitton Don night
We′re gon' do everything that Kan like
Heard they′d do anything for a Klondike
Well, I'd do anything for a blonde dyke
And she′ll do anything for the limelight
And we'll do anything when the time is right
Ohh, baby, you′re makin' it–
Harder, better, faster, stronger

N-now that that don't kill me (Oh)
Can only make me stronger (Oh)
I need you to hurry up now (Oh)
′Cause I can′t wait much longer (Oh)
I know I got to be right now (Oh)
I can't get much wronger (Oh)
Man, I′ve been waiting all night now
That's how long I been on ya

I need you right now!
I need
I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I
I-I-I-I-I

You know how long I′ve been on ya
Since Prince was on Apollonia
Since O.J. had Isotoners
Don't act like I never told ya

Work it harder, make it better
Do it faster, makes us stronger
More than ever, hour after hour
Work is (never over)

Work it harder, make it better
Do it faster, makes us stronger
More than ever, hour
Work is never over

Work it harder, make it better
Do it faster, makes us stronger
More than ever
Work is never over

Work it harder, make it better
Do it faster, makes us stronger
More than ever, hour after hour
Work is (never over)

(One, two!)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kanye West's song "Stronger" are about embracing strength in the face of adversity and criticism. The opening lines of the song set the tone for a night of indulgence and disregard for others' opinions. Kanye compares his passion and creativity to the great designer Christian Dior, wondering aloud if anyone still creates with such authenticity. Throughout the song, there are references to designer brands such as Louis Vuitton, Bape, and Pastelle, which were all popular at the time of the song's release.

In the second verse, Kanye tells the story of meeting a woman and feeling like fate brought them together. He acknowledges that there may be other potential love interests but feels a strong connection to this particular person. He then dives back into the chorus, repeating the lines "n-now that that don't kill me, can only make me stronger" several times over.

The final verse of the song continues the theme of hard work and persistence, reminding the listener that success is achieved through constant effort. The song ends with a repeated refrain of "work it harder, make it better, do it faster, makes us stronger" emphasizing the idea that progress and strength come from pushing oneself to the limit.

Line by Line Meaning

Let's get lost tonight
Let's go out and explore the night, without any particular destination in mind

You can be my black Kate Moss tonight
You can be my glamorous companion and muse, like a model

Play secretary, I'm the boss tonight
Pretend to be my secretary and follow my commands, I am in charge for the night

We don't give a -- what they all say
We are not concerned with the opinions of others

Right? Awesome
Don't you agree? It's great!

The Christian in Christian Dior
The religious reference in the name of the luxury brand Christian Dior

Damn, they don't make 'em like this anymore
Wow, things aren't made as they used to be

I ask, 'cause I'm not sure
I'm not exactly sure, hence my question

Does anybody make real -- anymore?
Does anyone make genuine and authentic things anymore?

Bow in the presence of greatness
Show your respect and admiration for someone great

'Cause right now, thou hast forsaken us
Because currently, you have abandoned us

You should be honored by my lateness
You should consider yourself lucky that I even bothered to show up, despite being late

That I would even show up to this fake mess
I showed up to this fake and insincere gathering

Go ahead, go nuts, go ape!
Go ahead and get crazy, let loose!

'Specially in my Pastellé, my Bape
Especially in my clothing brands Pastelle and Bape

Don't pretend you can't tell who made this
Don't try to act like you don't recognize the brands I'm wearing

New homie, take six, take this
My new friend, take a close look at my style

Haters!
A somewhat ironic expression of defiance towards those who dislike or disagree

N-Now that that don't kill me
Now that what didn't kill me has made me stronger

Can only make me stronger
The experiences I've faced can only make me more resilient and enduring

I need you to hurry up now
I need you to act fast and not waste any time

'Cause I can't wait much longer
Because I am impatient and eager for what's to come

I know I got to be right now
I know I have to do something important or make an important decision now

I can't get much wronger
I can't afford to make any more mistakes

Man, I've been waiting all night now
I've been waiting for a long time, possibly throughout the night

That's how long I been on ya
That's how long I've been pursuing or attracted to you

Work it harder, make it better
Put in more effort and improve, get better results

Do it faster, makes us stronger
Do it more efficiently and quickly to achieve greater strength and success

More than ever, hour after hour
Continually and increasingly over time

Work is never over
There is always more work to be done

I don't know if you got a man or not
I'm not certain if you have a boyfriend or not

If you got plans or not
If you have made arrangements, appointments or if you're available

If God put me in your plans or not
If I'm meant to be a part of your future or your life journey

I'm trippin', this drink got me saying a lot
I'm feeling dizzy or intoxicated, and this is making me talk a lot

All I know is God put you in front of me
All I believe is that destiny brought you into my life

How the hell could you front on me?
How could you deny me, reject me or fail to acknowledge me?

There's a thousand you's, there's only one of me
There are many others like you or potentially just as good, but there is only one person like me

I'm trippin', caught up in the moment, right?
I'm getting carried away, swept up in the present circumstance, aren't I?

It's Louis Vuitton Don night
It's a night to wear designer labels like Louis Vuitton

We're gon' do everything that Kan like
We're going to do everything that Kanye likes

Heard they'd do anything for a Klondike
I heard they would do anything, even something as minor as Klondike ice cream bars

Well, I'd do anything for a blonde dyke
Well, I would do anything for a woman who is blonde and prefers other women (colloquially known as a dyke)

And she'll do anything for the limelight
And she'll do anything to gain attention, publicity or fame

And we'll do anything when the time is right
And we'll do anything at the most opportune moment

Ohh, baby, you're makin' it-
Oh baby, you're making it difficult or frustrating

Harder, better, faster, stronger
The previous challenges make me more capable, efficient and competent

You know how long I've been on ya
You know how long I've been pursuing you or attracted to you

Since Prince was on Apollonia
Since the 1980s musical movie Purple Rain, in which Prince starred with the actress Apollonia Kotero

Since O.J. had Isotoners
Since the 1990s, when footballer and actor O.J. Simpson became popular for appearing in Isotoner commercials

Don't act like I never told ya
Don't pretend like I haven't told you this before, don't be oblivious or dismissive of my feelings

Work it harder, make it better
Put in more effort and improve, get better results

Do it faster, makes us stronger
Do it more efficiently and quickly to achieve greater strength and success

More than ever, hour after hour
Continually and increasingly over time

Work is never over
There is always more work to be done

Writer(s): Guy-manuel De Homem-christo, Kanye West, Thomas Bangalter, Edwin Birdsong, Mike Dean

Contributed by Aubrey W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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