Refugee
Scotty Don't Lyrics
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Don't let them grab you by the wrist and swing you around
We've been given our share of days
So lets part our separate ways
And maybe if you change yours up I'll see you around
Cause I'm just a refugee
Of the way my life used to be
And it's time this world starts listenin' to me
Oh our battling out there has just begun
And there's no way of finding out now if we've won
But I got a feelin'
Yes I got a feelin'
Either way we're gonna make it on the run
Cause I'm just a refugee
Of the way my life used to be
And I'm just a refugee
And it's time this world starts listenin' to me
As the days go by all this time just flies right over my skin
If I fight today I might be okay to do it over again
If I break and fall
If I lose it all
If I'm left for dead
I can free myself
And know that no one else
Can change what's in my head
Cause I'm just a refugee
Of the way my life used to be
And I'm just a refugee
And it's time this world starts listenin' to me
The song "Refugee" by Scotty Don't talks about how life can be difficult at times, but the key is to not let the challenges bring us down. The first stanza is full of metaphors about physical violence, but they can also be seen as metaphors for emotional pain. The singer is telling the listener not to let life beat them down and to keep moving forward, even if they have to part ways with someone who is causing them harm. The chorus repeats the line "I'm just a refugee", which can be interpreted as feeling like an outsider in one's own life due to the trials and tribulations they have faced.
The second stanza talks about how life is a constant battle, but the singer is optimistic that they will come out victorious in the end. However, regardless of the outcome, they will keep moving forward. The bridge talks about the passing of time and the importance of living for today. The final stanza is about the singer's resilience in the face of adversity. They can free themselves from negative thoughts and know that ultimately, they are in control of their own mind and life.
Overall, "Refugee" is a song about overcoming life's challenges and not letting them define us. It is a message of hope and resilience that encourages us to keep moving forward despite the obstacles that come our way.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let that stray swingin' fist go and bat ya down
Don't allow yourself to be defeated by an unexpected blow from someone else
Don't let them grab you by the wrist and swing you around
Remain in control and don't allow others to manipulate your actions
We've been given our share of days
We all have a limited amount of time in our lives
So lets part our separate ways
Let's go our own way and make our own choices
And maybe if you change yours up I'll see you around
If you change your thinking or values, we may cross paths again in the future
Cause I'm just a refugee
I feel displaced and disconnected from my past
Of the way my life used to be
I am no longer satisfied with the way things were and need to move on
And it's time this world starts listenin' to me
I want to be heard and understood by others
Oh our battling out there has just begun
The challenges we face are ongoing and ongoing
And there's no way of finding out now if we've won
We may never know if we have truly triumphed over our struggles
But I got a feelin'
I have a strong intuition about the future
Yes I got a feelin'
My instinct tells me that things will work out for the best
Either way we're gonna make it on the run
Despite the uncertainty ahead, we will find a way to persevere
As the days go by all this time just flies right over my skin
Time passes quickly and I am struggling to keep up with the changes in my life
If I fight today I might be okay to do it over again
Even though it's difficult, I know I have to keep fighting to achieve my goals
If I fail or experience a setback
If I lose it all
If everything falls apart and I have nothing left
If I'm left for dead
If I am abandoned and have nowhere to turn
I can free myself
I have the power to liberate myself from my circumstances
And know that no one else
I do not need to rely on anyone else for my own success or happiness
Can change what's in my head
I am in control of my own thoughts and beliefs
Contributed by Abigail D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.