Following his appearance on Britain's Got Talent, Ronan signed a recording contract with Sony Music. He subsequently released his self-titled debut album on October 24, 2011. The album mainly consisted of cover songs and was a modest success, charting at #22 on the UK Albums Chart. The lead single, 'A Thousand Miles', however failed to chart and Ronan was dropped by Sony and his management company.
Ronan has since released a number of non-album singles, including 'We Are Shooting Stars' and 'Move'. He released in second-album in 2018, aged 20.
You Gotta Be
Ronan Parke Lyrics
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Challenge what the future holds
Try and keep your head up to the sky
Lovers, they may cause you tears
Go ahead release your fears
Stand up and be counted
Don't be ashamed to cry
You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser
You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, you gotta stay together
All I know, all I know, love will save the day
Herald what your mother said
Read the books your father read
Try to solve the puzzles in your own sweet time
Some may have more cash than you
Others take a different view
My oh my, yea, eh, eh
You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser
You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, you gotta stay together
All I know, all I know, love will save the day
Don't ask no questions, it goes on without you
Leaving you behind if you can't stand the pace
The world keeps on spinning
You can't stop it, if you tried to
This part is danger staring you in the face
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Listen as your day unfolds
Challenge what the future holds
Try and keep your head up to the sky
Lovers, they may cause you tears
Go ahead release your fears
My oh my, eh, eh, eh
You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser
You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, you gotta stay together
All I know, all I know, love will save the day
You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser
You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, you gotta stay together
All I know, all I know, love will save the day
Got to be bold
Got to be bad
Got to be wise
Do what others say
Got to be hard
Not too too hard
All I know is love will save the day
You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser ...
The lyrics to Ronan Parke's song, "You Gotta Be" promotes self-empowerment, encouraging listeners to challenge themselves, stay positive and remain resilient in the face of adversity. The opening line tells the listener to pay attention to what is happening around them and to stay focused on their objectives. The chorus is an affirmation of the need to be confident, strong, and adaptable because life will present us with challenges. The song encourages listeners not to be afraid to express their emotions and to cry when it’s necessary.
The second verse instructs that one should heed the counsel of influential figures in their lives, such as parents and authority figures, a source of inspiration and guidance. The lyrics clasp the listener to solve life’s puzzles at their own pace and ignore those with more wealth than themselves, indicating that everyone has their unique journey to follow. The bridge warns us that life moves quickly and that one should not hesitate to take charge of their lives, or risk being left behind; the world continuously spins on, and change is the only constant.
In conclusion, "You Gotta Be" connects with the listeners on the significance of self-confidence, inner strength, optimism, and resilience needed to overcome life's trials.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen as your day unfolds
Pay attention to what happens during the day
Challenge what the future holds
Don't be afraid of what's to come
Try and keep your head up to the sky
Maintain a positive outlook
Lovers, they may cause you tears
Relationships can be difficult
Go ahead release your fears
Confront and let go of your fears
Stand up and be counted
Take responsibility for your actions
Don't be ashamed to cry
It's okay to express your emotions
You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser
You need to be confident and learn from your experiences
You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You must be resilient to overcome obstacles
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, you gotta stay together
Remain composed and don't give up
All I know, all I know, love will save the day
Love can overcome challenges
Herald what your mother said
Listen to your mother's advice
Read the books your father read
Learn from your father's knowledge
Try to solve the puzzles in your own sweet time
Solve problems at your own pace
Some may have more cash than you
Some people may have more money than you
Others take a different view
Other people have different opinions
Don't ask no questions, it goes on without you
Life goes on even if you don't fully understand
Leaving you behind if you can't stand the pace
If you can't keep up, you'll be left behind
The world keeps on spinning
Life goes on
You can't stop it, if you tried to
You can't control everything
This part is danger staring you in the face
There may be challenges ahead
Got to be bold
Be brave
Got to be wise
Be smart
Do what others say
Follow advice from people who know better
Got to be hard, not too too hard
Be strong, but not excessively aggressive
Contributed by Tristan E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zaki Saad
absolutely fantastic and what a beautiful voice suits you , Ronan
jitos1
Excelente!!! Amo tu voz
kae
this is probably one of my favorite covers of all time
Klaudia Miño
Que voz, grandioso.
UTKARSH KUMAR
i love his voice
YY Chew
He's voice is totally amazing & splendid! He's totally someone hu's talented ^_~
Jaxom M'ric
This should have been the main title of his album ! Love the original song, and Ronan serve it well. Hope he'll find his own way to sing and to be ...
Anara Carter
i fell in love with his voice as soon as i herd it and this is my fav cover of all time
Joke Knaepen
Love this version <3
Polly King
He's sooooo amazing !!! x And I'm seeing him live on friday x CAN'T WAIT !!! :D xx