So Strong
Siffre Labi Lyrics
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The taller I become
The further you take my rights away
The faster I will run
You can deny me, you can decide
To turn your face away
No matter 'cause there's
I know that I can make it
Though you're doing me wrong, so wrong
You thought that my pride was gone, oh no
There's something inside so strong
Oh, something inside so strong
The more you refuse to hear my voice (ooh-weh ooh-weh ooh-weh ooh-weh)
The louder I will sing
You hide behind walls of Jericho (ooh-weh ooh-weh ooh-weh ooh-weh)
Your lies will come tumbling
Deny my place in time, you squander wealth that's mine
My light will shine so brightly it will blind you
Because there's
Something inside so strong, strong
I know that I can make it
Though you're doing me wrong, so wrong
You thought that my pride was gone, oh no
There's something inside so strong
Oh, something inside so strong
Brothers and sisters
When they insist we're just not good enough
Well we know better
Just look him in his eyes and say
We're gonna do it anyway
We're gonna do it anyway
There's something inside so strong
And I know that I can make it
Though you're doing me wrong, so wrong
You thought that my pride was gone, oh no
There's something inside so strong, oh
Something inside so strong
Brothers and sisters
When they insist we're just not good enough
Well we know better
Just look him in his eyes and say
We're gonna do it anyway
We're gonna do it anyway
We're gonna do it anyway
We're gonna do it anyway
Because there's
Something inside so strong, (something inside so strong)
I know that I can make it
Though you're doing me wrong, so wrong
You thought that my pride was gone, oh no, oh no
There's something inside so strong
Something inside so strong (oh oh yeah)
I know that I can make it
Though you're doing me wrong, so wrong
You thought that my pride was gone, oh no, oh no
There's something inside so strong
Oh oh, something inside so strong
Oh oh, something inside so strong
Oh oh, something inside so strong
The song "Something Inside So Strong" by Labi Siffre is about the perseverance, inner strength, and resilience of an individual who is determined to overcome discrimination and prejudice. The song addresses the systematic barriers that individuals face due to race, gender, or other factors and the emotional and psychological effects of those barriers. The lyrics express that the more barriers one faces, the stronger they become, and the harder they strive to break them down.
The first stanza of the song talks about how the higher the barriers of discrimination are built, the taller the person becomes, and the more determined they are to fight against them. The second stanza describes how the more the oppressors try to silence the voices of the oppressed, the louder they become, and the more they resist. In the bridge, Siffre says that even when others think that a person's pride is gone, there is still something inside that is so strong, which keeps them going.
The song ends with a call to action for everyone to stand together and fight against discrimination, and to never give up despite the obstacles. The chorus repeats the idea that there is something inside so strong that enables a person to persevere and achieve their goals.
Overall, "Something Inside So Strong" is an uplifting and empowering song that encourages individuals to be resilient and to never give up fighting for their rights.
Line by Line Meaning
The higher you build your barriers
The more obstacles you erect
The taller I become
The stronger and more resilient I become
The further you take my rights away
The more you strip me of my freedoms
The faster I will run
The more determined I am to overcome and succeed
You can deny me, you can decide
You have the power to reject or accept me
To turn your face away
To ignore and avoid me
No matter 'cause there's
However, there exists
Something inside so strong
An inner strength that cannot be broken
I know that I can make it
I have the confidence to achieve my goals
Though you're doing me wrong, so wrong
Even though you're treating me unfairly and unjustly
You thought that my pride was gone, oh no
You believed that I had lost my self-respect and dignity, but I haven't
Oh, something inside so strong
This inner strength is undeniable
The more you refuse to hear my voice
When you ignore my perspective and opinions
The louder I will sing
I will raise my voice and speak up even louder
You hide behind walls of Jericho
You try to protect yourself from change and progress
Your lies will come tumbling
Your deception and falsehoods will be exposed and crumble
Deny my place in time, you squander wealth that's mine
If you reject my worth and contribution, you are wasting my potential and resources
My light will shine so brightly it will blind you
My success and accomplishments will be so noticeable that you won't be able to ignore them
Brothers and sisters
Fellow human beings
When they insist we're just not good enough
When they claim that we are inferior or inadequate
Well we know better
But we are aware that this is not true
Just look him in his eyes and say
We will confront them with confidence and conviction
We're gonna do it anyway
We will pursue our aspirations with or without their support
Because there's
Because that inner strength exists
Something inside so strong, (something inside so strong)
That powerful force that cannot be broken
Oh no, oh no
Despite any doubts or obstacles
Oh oh, something inside so strong
This inner strength is undeniable
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Written by: Labi Siffre
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