PROUD
SANDY Alex G Lyrics
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And everything that you do
Doesn't matter what they say
They ain't worth a dollar in change
Wish I could be strong like you
Wish I had something to prove
Wanna be a star like you
Wanna make something that's true
If I sink
I don't wanna be the one to leave my baby out without no bottle to drink
If I sink
I don't wanna be the one to leave my baby down without no money in her bank
I wanna be a fake like you
Walk around with rocks in my shoes
I just wanna play the game
Big and fat and insane
I'm so proud of you
And everything that you do
Doesn't matter what I said
I'm better off dead
If I sink
I don't wanna be the one to leave my baby out without no bottle to drink
If I sink
I don't wanna be the one to leave my baby down without no money in her bank
If I sink
I don't wanna be the one to leave my baby out without no bottle to drink
If I fuck up
Ooh
, I hope I still got you
The lyrics to "Proud" by SANDY Alex G reflect the admiration and envy the singer feels towards the subject of the song. The singer expresses their pride in the person's accomplishments and what they stand for, stating that they wish they could be as strong and successful. However, there is a feeling of inadequacy, as the singer wishes they had something to prove and could be a "star" like the subject. The lines "Wish I could be strong like you / Wish I had something to prove" reveal the singer's desire to be recognized and respected like the subject.
The lyrics take a personal turn with the lines "If I sink / I don't wanna be the one to leave my baby out without no bottle to drink." This reveals the singer's concern for their loved ones and their fear of failure. The repetition of "If I sink" emphasizes this fear, and the use of the metaphor of leaving their baby without basic necessities adds a layer of emotional weight to the song. The final line of the song, "If I fuck up / Ooh, I hope I still got you," further illustrates the singer's fear of failure and their reliance on their loved ones for support.
Overall, "Proud" is a song that explores themes of admiration, envy, and fear of failure. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and insecurity, while also celebrating the success and strength of the subject.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so proud of you
I deeply admire you and your accomplishments
And everything that you do
I appreciate and value every action you take
Doesn't matter what they say
Other people's negative opinions hold no significance or power
They ain't worth a dollar in change
They are completely worthless and insignificant
Wish I could be strong like you
I aspire to possess the same inner strength and resilience as you
Wish I had something to prove
I desire a sense of purpose and a goal to strive towards like you have
Wanna be a star like you
I want to achieve the same level of success and recognition as you
Wanna make something that's true
I want to create something authentic and genuine like you do
If I sink
I don't wanna be the one to leave my baby out without no bottle to drink
If I fail, I don't want to be the reason my loved one suffers and has nothing
If I sink
I don't wanna be the one to leave my baby down without no money in her bank
If I fail, I don't want to be the reason my loved one is financially struggling
I wanna be a fake like you
I want to pretend to be someone I'm not, like you do
Walk around with rocks in my shoes
I want to bear a heavy burden like you do
I just wanna play the game
Big and fat and insane
I just want to participate in life, even if I have to do it in an unconventional or crazy way
Doesn't matter what I said
My previous negative statements or actions hold no weight or impact
I'm better off dead
I believe I would be better off dead than living with the shame or disappointment of not achieving what you have achieved
If I fuck up
If I make a mistake or fail
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Alexander Giannascoli
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Salfadel
Alex G just understands delicious chords. He knows exactly what to use to strike something in you.
American Pancake
LOVE THIS-- the cadence, the Elliot Smith-ish harmonies-- everything.
James Browning
I agree
Dave De keyser
Can't stop playing this song on loop, genius
Crystal Jeffin
Amen! It's a big tune like!
Sinn3d_tragedy
Glad he finally put the (Sandy) in front of his name to distinguish from the YouTuber (especially since her latest song got put on HIS Spotify page). The song is really damn good, too. What else did I expect from him at this point? It's hard for him to make a bad song, after all. Is he channeling alternative country vibes on this album? I totally welcome that.
egg's yolk
I’m going into recovery and I just wanted to feel proud lol, this absolutely did the trick
Clipper Beats
So good, Alex G pulls it out the bag every time
Molly Drag
Tom Hopkins surprise!
Drew3000
That ending starting at 4:23 makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck. Amazing.