Stronger
Say Yes Dog Lyrics

The lyrics to Say Yes Dog's song "Stronger" appear to be about the singer reflecting on a past relationship with a girl who initially mistreated him, but ultimately helped him grow stronger. The first two lines of the chorus ("Now you'll leave me stronger / Now I keep you in sight") suggest that despite the fact that the girl has left, her impact on the singer remains, and he is now more resilient as a result. The lines "First you take me wrong girl / Now I'm getting it right" suggest that the girl initially didn't treat the singer well, but he has now learned from that experience and is better able to navigate relationships. The lines "Love was slippery beside you / But didn't take you away" could be interpreted as the idea that while the relationship was difficult, it didn't completely consume the singer's life or identity. The final line of the chorus, "It starts us up again," suggests that despite the challenges they faced, there is potential for the relationship to start over in some way.

The verses provide more context for the relationship. The lines "We were playing our games of giving and of theft" suggest that the relationship was one of power dynamics, with both parties trying to take from the other. The line "Nothing's changed for so long / Until you decided to resign" may indicate that the relationship had stagnated until the girl decided to end it. The line "Man I was too young to get you into my life" suggests that the singer may have been taken advantage of or manipulated by the girl when they first got together.

Overall, the theme of the song seems to be about growth and resilience in the face of difficult relationships. Despite the challenges the singer faced, he has come out on the other side stronger and more aware of what he wants in a relationship.