Elevate
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Elevate
Saint PHNX Lyrics


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I break bread with the best of them
I been everywhere, I′m the envy
Throwing stones at the glass houses
I've been in there too, I′ve been in there

Take a swing at it
Make a thing out it
If you blink you might miss
Sticks and stones, they may
Break my bones, they say
Just the game that we play

I'm seeing red, you're dead
If you′re not ready yet
Tonight, ′cause I'm
Alive

Let′s go, it's about to blow
Kicking out your speaker
Are you ready for a war?
On your knees, you better believe
So go tell everybody I′m the best you've ever seen
Let′s go, let's go

Turning heads, I keep testing this
Yeah, the knives are out
They won't hurt me
Suffocating off these imitators
I smoke them out
I provoke them

Take a swing at it
Make a thing out it
If you blink you might miss
Sticks and stones, they may
Break my bones, they say
Just the game that we play

I′m seeing red, you′re dead
If you're not ready yet
Tonight, ′cause I'm
Alive

Let′s go, it's about to blow
Kicking out your speaker
Are you ready for the war?
On your knees, you better believe
So go tell everybody I′m the best you've ever seen

Let's go, let′s go (let′s go, let's go)
Let′s go (let's go, let′s go)
Let's go (let′s go, let's go)
Let's go (let′s go, let′s go)
Let's go

Let′s go, it's about to blow
Kicking out your speaker
Are you ready for the war?
On your knees, you better believe
So go tell everybody I′m the best you've ever seen
Let′s go, let's go
Let's go, let′s go

Put my hands, put my hands out
Anything, anything, yeah
Put my hands, put my hands out
Anything, anything, yeah
Put my hands, put my hands out
Anything, anything, yeah




Put my hands, put my hands out
Anything, anything, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Saint PHNX's song "Elevate" are a declaration of the artist's confidence and determination to be the best at what he does. The opening lines, "I break bread with the best of them, I've been everywhere, I'm the envy" establish that he is not content with just being good. He has set his sights on greatness and is unapologetic about his pursuit. The imagery of throwing stones at glass houses and being in them too, suggest a willingness to take risks and to face the consequences of his actions. He is comfortable with the game that they play, which may break his bones but won't discourage him from his goals.


The chorus, "Let's go, it's about to blow, kicking out your speaker, are you ready for the war? On your knees, you better believe, so go tell everybody I'm the best you've ever seen," is a call to action, a challenge to all those who dare to compete with him. He has no doubt in his abilities and is ready to back it up. The bridge, "turning heads, I keep testing this, yeah, the knives are out, they won't hurt me, suffocating off these imitators, I smoke them out, I provoke them," shows that he is fully aware of the competition that he faces, but he considers it to be only imitations. He is the real deal and will not let anyone distract him from his path.


Line by Line Meaning

I break bread with the best of them
I associate with those at the top


I been everywhere, I′m the envy
I have travelled extensively and am envied for it


Throwing stones at the glass houses
Criticizing others while being vulnerable oneself


I've been in there too, I′ve been in there
I have also been in a vulnerable position


Take a swing at it
Try it out


Make a thing out it
Turn it into something more


If you blink you might miss
Stay alert or you might miss your opportunity


Sticks and stones, they may
Words can cause damage


Break my bones, they say
But I am resilient


Just the game that we play
This is the competitive nature of life


I'm seeing red, you're dead
I'm focused, and you're my opponent


If you′re not ready yet
If you're not prepared


Tonight, ′cause I'm
Because I'm ready to fight now


Alive
And I'm fully engaged in this moment


Let′s go, it's about to blow
It's time for action


Kicking out your speaker
I'm blasting my music


Are you ready for a war?
Are you ready to compete?


On your knees, you better believe
You better be prepared to submit


So go tell everybody I′m the best you've ever seen
Spread the word, I'm the real deal


Turning heads, I keep testing this
I'm getting attention and pushing my limits


Yeah, the knives are out
I'm under attack


They won't hurt me
But I won't be defeated


Suffocating off these imitators
Competing against those who aren't authentic


I smoke them out
I can see through their facade


I provoke them
And I'm not afraid to challenge them


Put my hands, put my hands out
I'm ready for whatever comes my way


Anything, anything, yeah
And I'm willing to push myself to the limit




Writer(s): Steven Jukes, Alan Jukes, Ross Hamilton

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@konstantinafalelaki5412

Elevate (lyrics)

I break bread with the best of them
I been everywhere , l'm the envy
Throwing stones at the glass houses
I've been in there too,l've been in there

Take a swing at it
Make a think out it
If you blink you might miss
Sticks and stones,they may
Break my bones, they say
Just the game that we play

I'm seeing red, you're dead
If you're not ready yet
Tonight, cause I'm
Alive

Let's go it's about to blow
Kicking out your speaker
Are you ready for a war?
On your knees, you better believe
So go tell everybody I'm the best you've ever seen
Let's go, Let's go

Turning heads, l keep testing this
Yeah, the knives are out
They won't hurt me
Suffocating off these imitators
I smoke them out
I provoke them

Take a swing at it
Make a think out it
If you blink you might miss
Sticks and stones,they may
Break my bones, they say
Just the game that we play

I'm seeing red, you're dead
If you're not ready yet
Tonight, cause I'm
Alive

Let's go it's about to blow
Kicking out your speaker
Are you ready for a war?
On your knees, you better believe
So go tell everybody I'm the best you've ever seen
Let's go, Let's go

Let's go, Let's go ( let's go,let's go)
Let's go(let's go,let's go)
Let's go (let's go,let's go)
Let's go (let's go,let's go)
Let's go

Let's go it's about to blow
Kicking out your speaker
Are you ready for a war?
On your knees, you better believe
So go tell everybody I'm the best you've ever seen
Let's go, Let's go
Let's go,let's go

Put my hands,put my hands out
Anything , anything,yeah
Put my hands,put my hands out
Anything , anything,yeah
Put my hands,put my hands out
Anything , anything,yeah
Put my hands,put my hands out
Anything , anything,yeah



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