Stronger
Rosalind Lyrics
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While I had my eyes closed
The fire died
And the murky waters rose
I found the keys
To a place I never wanted to go
I'm left to steer this ship
All on my own
I'm on my own
And I grow
And I grow
I am stronger
Than you know
The King fell before the Queen had lost her crown
And so I stand in the King's old hunting ground
To unravel the lies
He had tightly wound
In this paradise
Where we both drowned
On this knife edge
Where I drowned
And I grow
And I grow
I am stronger
Than you know
And so the waves crash against the sides
Of the dark places in my mind
But I'm here
I am alive
I am strong
I will survive
And I grow
And I grow
I am stronger
Than you know
"Stronger" by Rosalind is a song about overcoming challenges and finding strength within yourself. The first verse describes the realization that the world has changed while the singer had their eyes closed, and they are left to navigate through unfamiliar terrain alone. This is symbolized through the imagery of a ship without a compass. Despite this, the singer is growing stronger, and the chorus emphasizes their increasing resilience.
The second verse introduces a powerful metaphor of a queen regaining her crown after the fall of the king. The singer is standing in the old hunting ground of the king, trying to unravel the lies he had built around them in their relationship. The paradise they once knew has turned into a knife edge where they almost drowned. However, the singer continues to grow stronger and reclaims their power amidst the turmoil.
The final verse delivers the message of the song's title: "And so the waves crash against the sides of the dark places in my mind, but I'm here, I am alive, I am strong, I will survive." The singer is faced with internal struggles and battles, but they overcome them and emerge stronger on the other side. Overall, "Stronger" is an uplifting and encouraging song about persevering through tough times and finding inner strength.
Line by Line Meaning
So I see the world changed
After a long time of ignorance, I finally realized that the world has changed around me.
While I had my eyes closed
I was unaware and inattentive to the changes happening in the world.
The fire died
The passion and energy that once drove me has disappeared.
And the murky waters rose
Difficulties and challenges have arisen, making it hard to see clearly and think straight.
I found the keys
I discovered the answers to mysteries and questions I never wanted to know.
To a place I never wanted to go
Through this knowledge, I was taken to a place I never wanted to be.
I'm left to steer this ship
I am now responsible for guiding my life and making vital decisions without the support of others.
All on my own
I have no one to depend on or help me make decisions.
My compass lost
I lost my sense of direction and purpose.
I'm on my own
I am alone in life with no support or guidance.
And I grow
Despite all these challenges and hardships, I am still learning and growing as a person.
And I grow
I continue to develop and mature, becoming stronger with each passing day.
I am stronger
I may have problems, but I am strong and resilient, able to face and overcome any hurdle that comes my way.
Than you know
My strength and resilience are not easily apparent or visible to others.
The King fell before the Queen had lost her crown
Even though I have suffered loss and been defeated in the past, I have not lost my power or authority.
And so I stand in the King's old hunting ground
I have taken control of a place that once belonged to someone else, showing that I am capable and confident in my abilities.
To unravel the lies
I am exposing falsehoods and uncovering the truth in spite of opposition and resistance.
He had tightly wound
The lies were carefully constructed and difficult to unravel, but I am doing it anyway.
In this paradise
Even in a supposedly perfect and happy place, there can be lies and falsehoods lurking.
Where we both drowned
Both of us suffered due to these lies and falsehoods, but I am the one who is taking a stand to make things better.
On this knife edge
The situation is precarious and could go either way, but I am willing to take the risk.
Where I drowned
I may have experienced difficulties and setbacks in the past, but I am overcoming them and moving forward.
And so the waves crash against the sides
Even in the face of adversity and challenges, I continue to persevere and move forward with strength and determination.
Of the dark places in my mind
I face internal struggles and conflicts, but I am still able to push through and succeed.
But I'm here
Despite everything, I am still here and alive, ready to face whatever comes my way.
I am alive
I have faced significant difficulties and challenges, but I have managed to come out the other side and emerge victorious.
I am strong
Despite all the obstacles and setbacks, I am still strong and possess the inner resilience necessary to succeed.
I will survive
No matter what happens, I will continue to endure and overcome, rising above any obstacle or hardship that comes my way.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Rosalind Anketell
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