Motivation
Roxbury Lyrics

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Laying awake at 2 a.m.
Staring at the ceiling
Gazing through this placid world
But she can't handle me
And I can't handle me

Where's your motivation now
Won't push too hard this time around

Where's your motivation now
Let it out and shout!

So hold on just a little longer
And maybe grow a little stronger
And even if the others bring you down
Let the chorus ring out loud

Where's your motivation now
Won't push too hard this time around
Where's your motivation now
Let it out and shout!

Close your eyes
But the pictures are still flowing
Wake your thoughts
Gotta keep on going

Where's your motivation now
Won't push too hard this time around
Where's your motivation now

Your guilt struck dead
Just quit!

Overall Meaning

The song Motivation by Roxbury is a reflective piece that expresses the inner turmoil and struggles of the singer. The opening lines illustrate the feeling of being stranded in the middle of the night and staring at the ceiling, unable to find solace. The singer seems to be lost and anxious as he/she feels overwhelmed, almost as if the weight of the world is crashing down on them. The second line, "Gazing through this placid world," emphasizes the feeling of being disconnected from the world and the inability to feel any peace or joy.

The chorus of the song asks a powerful question, "Where's your motivation now?"- which is quite thought-provoking. It implies that the singer is questioning their self-motivation and their strength to keep moving forward. The following line, "Won't push too hard this time around," highlights that the singer is aware of the need to pace themselves and not overexert themselves. The chorus comes across as a message of encouragement and support to people struggling with such feelings of inadequacy and helplessness.

The final verse of the song seems to be a culmination of the singer's thoughts- while they previously spoke of feeling lost, they now have a more confident tone. The lines - "Close your eyes but pictures are still flowing. Wake your thoughts gotta keep on going" suggest that they have realized that even when they try to shut their thoughts out, their worries and fears continue to exist. The lyrics culminate in a final message of self-acceptance: "Your guilt struck dead. Just quit!" The phrase seems to imply that the singer has given up on holding their guilt as that guilt only brings them down, and they need to let it go to be able to move forward.

Line by Line Meaning

Laying awake at 2 a.m.
Can't sleep, mind is racing

Staring at the ceiling
Lost in thought, not aware of physical surroundings

Gazing through this placid world
Everything seems calm and peaceful, but not feeling the same internally

But she can't handle me
Others can't understand or relate to my struggles

And I can't handle me
Feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope with my own emotions

Where's your motivation now
Asking self where their drive and ambition has gone

Won't push too hard this time around
Not willing to risk failure or disappointment

Let it out and shout!
Express emotions openly and confidently

So hold on just a little longer
Encouragement to persevere despite challenges

And maybe grow a little stronger
Adversity can lead to personal growth and resilience

And even if the others bring you down
Others may try to discourage, but don't let them win