Energy
Shinedown Lyrics


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You,
Make it up as you go along.
Why,
Pretend that you're something that you're not?
I,
Believe in you and always will,
Ever since you told me you're frill,
Inside.
Emotional mood swings soon collide.
Now,
Gather up all your tenacity.
Take my hand 'cause I'm settin' you free.

Who cares?
He's there to stare and,
Tell you how to look.
I'm not even sure,
They know you by name.
Who cares?
He's there to share,
What they think of you.
Everybody in there plays the same fucking games.

[Chorus]
Alright, alright, alright,
You're such an energy.
Alright, alright, alright,
You're such an energy.
Let me see your fire,
Put your fist up in the air.

Alive,
Thats how I want you to feel tonight.
Live,
You're only here once, so do it well.
Find,
Your own way to rise up and give 'em hell.
There is no reason to wonder if you should,
Go.
Tell them you can't be bottled, so,
Break,
Your silence and tell them who you are.
'Cause they're all witness to a shooting star.

Who cares?
He's there to stare and,
Tell you how to look.
I'm not even sure,
They know you by name.
Who cares?
He's there to share,
What they think of you.
Everybody in there plays the same fucking games.

[Chorus]
Alright, alright, alright,
You're such an energy.
Alright, alright, alright,
You're such an energy.
Let me see your fire,
Put your fist up in the air.

Tell me,
Are you feeling strong enough?
Tell me,
'Cause all eyes are on you.
Now.
Gyeah!

Who cares?
He's there to stare and,
Tell you how to look.
I'm not even sure,
They know you by name.
Who cares?
He's there to share,
What they think of you.
Everybody in there plays the same fucking games.

[Chorus]
Alright, alright, alright,
You're such an energy.
Alright, alright, alright,
You're such an energy.
Let me see your fire,
Put your fist up in the air.

You're such an energy.
Woah,




You're an energy.
Yeah, you're such an energy.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of “Energy” by Shinedown talk about the pressure of society to fit in as well as the importance of being true to oneself. The opening lines criticize people who don't show their true selves and pretend to be something they are not. The singer then expresses his unwavering faith in the person he's singing to, urging them to embrace their emotional outbursts while simultaneously maintaining their inner confidence. The pre-chorus emphasizes the vulnerability of the person and encourages them to hold on to their tenacity while reaching out for help.


Line by Line Meaning

You, Make it up as you go along.
The person being addressed is someone who improvises and doesn't have a clear plan.


Why, Pretend that you're something that you're not?
The singer wonders why the person being addressed feels the need to pretend to be something they're not.


I, Believe in you and always will, Ever since you told me you're frill, Inside.
The singer believes in the person being addressed and always has, ever since they opened up about their true feelings.


Emotional mood swings soon collide.
The person being addressed has emotional mood swings that will soon come together in some way.


Now, Gather up all your tenacity. Take my hand 'cause I'm settin' you free.
The artist urges the person being addressed to gather their strength and take their hand so they can be set free.


Who cares? He's there to stare and, Tell you how to look.
The person being addressed should not care about someone who only judges them on their appearance.


I'm not even sure, They know you by name.
The singer doubts that the people who judge the person being addressed even know their name or who they truly are.


Who cares? He's there to share, What they think of you. Everybody in there plays the same fucking games.
The artist advises the person being addressed not to care about what others think of them, as everyone in this situation is just playing games.


[Chorus] Alright, alright, alright, You're such an energy. Alright, alright, alright, You're such an energy. Let me see your fire, Put your fist up in the air.
The person being addressed is being celebrated and told to let their energy show by putting their fist in the air.


Alive, Thats how I want you to feel tonight. Live, You're only here once, so do it well.
The artist wants the person being addressed to feel alive and live fully, as this is their only chance in life.


Find, Your own way to rise up and give 'em hell. There is no reason to wonder if you should, Go.
The person being addressed should find their own way to rise up and succeed without worrying if they should or not.


Tell them you can't be bottled, so, Break, Your silence and tell them who you are. 'Cause they're all witness to a shooting star.
The person being addressed should not let others put them in a box and should speak up to show them who they truly are, because they have the potential to shine like a star.


Tell me, Are you feeling strong enough? Tell me, 'Cause all eyes are on you. Now.
The singer asks if the person being addressed feels strong enough, as all eyes are on them at the moment.


Who cares? He's there to stare and, Tell you how to look. I'm not even sure, They know you by name. Who cares? He's there to share, What they think of you. Everybody in there plays the same fucking games.
The singer reiterates that the person being addressed should not care about those who judge them on their appearance or what others think of them, as it's all just a game.


[Chorus] Alright, alright, alright, You're such an energy. Alright, alright, alright, You're such an energy. Let me see your fire, Put your fist up in the air.
The song repeats the chorus, celebrating the person being addressed and telling them to let their energy show.


You're such an energy. Woah, You're an energy. Yeah, you're such an energy.
The person being addressed is such a vibrant, energetic force that others can't help but notice it.




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