Something Inside So Strong
Siffre Labi Lyrics

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The higher you build your barriers
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

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
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

Overall Meaning

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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Classicme065069

4y↑12

The higher you build your barriers
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
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
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

Tony Walton

2y↑3

I AM SO HAPPY IN LOVE AND AT PEACE WITHIN MYSELF
I FEEL 99 % IN CONTROL OF MYSELF.
I WILL NEVER BE 100% BUT I WORK EVERY DAY TO IMPROVE AND GET BETTER..
ALWAYS LEARNING AS WE ALL ARE TOGETHER ❤
THANK GOD
AND AMAZING GRACE OF COURSE
GOD BLESS
AMEN 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
Q7
NAMASTE

Clipperking Gaming

3y↑9

I just came from re watching Gavin and Stacey and didn’t expect the comments I have read below

No matter what guys you can do it whatever you are trying to achieve big or small !

No matter how difficult things are or will get for you never give up

I hope and wish for you all to make it to where you want to be and accomplish everything you want in life

You got this ! ❤️

Accardianca Hughman

4y↑2

While I love the song and the strength it inspires, the video depicts all that is wrong with the world and weakens us. War, animosity, hate..it's all violence, bullying at its worst. Strength is something inside us comes from within and extends to those around us, only those who are too weak to tap in to strength do these kinds of things. I feel sorry? Pity in some ways that these people must be burdened with such hate there is no room for life...love is dual natured, it loves to love, it loves to hate, except that is not love, that's a human concept passed on from one generation to the next. Give me life anyway, mostly it's beautiful but this violence, it's unacceptable. This latest virus shows just how under valued we are as a valuable species, capable of doing all sorts, humans are amazing but we are limited by capitalism and democracy. No one needs anything other than basic decency and the ability to meet each individuals needs while still taking care of the economy, if that is truly valuable anymore, is it really worth it?
We are wasting our precious lives following this disorder and discriminatory way of living, and with apparently no choice. Coercion is illegal on a domestic level for a reason, so none of us end up being domestic slaves.....but that's all that we are right now yet by now we should be self sufficient.
Privacy laws have been breached beyond comprehension, no one has the right to distribute your information without permission but in doing so it's a form of entrapment getting into contracts. We have no choice but to conform, CON words state so much! As do dis words, dis~cip~line is to dis someone by telling them that they are not acceptable as they are and must change to meet their needs, like clipping round the head which is a line that should never be crossed. Those with needs to act out aggressively don't really deserve to live on this beautiful planet. But they would make pretty fireworks displays.
People first! Sing loud people, sing proud,
We need be the change we wish to see.

Thepeoplestrustfoundation@outlook.com

Will help us all. For more information, please email.

Fiifi Anyimadu

4y↑1

Who'd ever thought the whole world would one day sing this song with one voice?
And to whom do we sing?
To our selfish, wicked selves? No!
To the tiny Corona virus that has put the whole world on a stand still.
Even the wars have stopped (for now)

See what it took to get humans back to humanity.
And now, because of that something inside so strong, we know that eventually, we will come out and live again.

All comments from YouTube:

James Convery

2y↑9

suffering from mental health issues, this song keeps me so strong, gives me a lift every day I play it , fantastic 🎵 song

Jack Ward

2y↑56

"I sung the first two lines, and I just started crying. I realised I was singing about myself" - Labi speaking about when he was writing this song, inspired by images from apartheid South Africa. He went on to say he realised, as he wrote, that the song was for everybody with a struggle, however large or small. He wanted to write a song that all humanity could find comfort in during their darkest days, and he achieved it. A masterpiece from a true artist.

Agnė Abromaitė

I sometimes feel like the whole planet is being held in a ward until returning to sanity is an option for everyone.

Dirty James

2y↑1

Have to be careful with this tune. The first few lines did the same to me.
It's not about reliving pain.
I think it's just about letting that chorus echo in your mind while you do your very best in life without coming to hear the song.

Come listen to it when you succeed and cry tears of joy. (I'm talking to myself here).

Wonderful artistry in this song!

Bad Driving South Wales

2y↑1

And then people in this thread are like, “oh yeah, that’s just like having to socially distance and wear a mask to protect myself from a highly infectious disease. It’s literally exactly the same plight” 🤷‍♂️

alex tyso

2y↑3

@Jack Ward thanks for making it clear to me.. all this time I have been thinking it was originally done by kenny

Jack Ward

2y↑3

@alex tyso Kenny Rogers covered the song a couple of years after Labi wrote and released it

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S Slattery

3y↑58

I play this song every day to give me strength through a very contentious divorce.Just gets into my bones and gives me a lift everytime I hear it ❣

Anne McKay

2y↑2

Nick Flynn or that person killing your love. Stay strong your happiness will come

Nick Flynn

2y↑2

When we marry we could never imagine love dying. Courage my friend,

Romio Mighty

2y↑7

This song came in my head this morning, I had to look it up. After years of facing the struggles so real in different aspects of my life, I draw a different level of strength this morning 🌄. This is my day's motivation and a builder of my mental strength reminding me to draw power from the negative. From people's fear of us, that we just might succeed. We just might unleash our truest potential.
Keep your heads up.

Marie Stevens

3y↑43

A song for all humans ,no matter what creed colour or name

Dwaine Turner

2y↑1

But now highly offensive to some, YOUTUBE seem to be retarded worse than everyone could have ever imagined. 🙄🤷🏼‍♂️
I love this song, to be clear.

Jorge Gomes

2y↑2

True. Authoritarians and Tyrants detest this song and we have seen plenty of them recently.

Kyle Phelps

3y↑73

Stand together, strong. Dont allow the powers that be In this world take our rights away! Say what YOU believe to be true, dont conform to what you think the masses are doing. Love and peace to you all!

Paddy Burns

2y↑3

amen to that

Rosemarie Fursey

2y↑2

❤❤❤❤

Ash Thom

3y↑163

Suffering with ptsd this is one of the songs that makes me get up and fight everyday❤️

Bella,Ella!

@Ash Thom •I have it as well it comes and goes depending on the major life crisis ..When you reach ground zero there is one way and thats to accept a hand to help you up ...

Angela Pleffner

Keep fighting ur going to be fine ♥️

Paul Smith

⭐

Tosin Arogundade

Sorry to hear this Ash.. Hope it’s gotten better now…I’ll be praying for you. Jesus is the Divine healer. Not just physically but He knows what your soul needs!!! His words will pierce into the deep of your soul and bring the healing and restoration you need. His words are sharp!!! (Hebrews4:12)

Aaron Slingerland

2y↑2

Same here

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CR8ive Martins

4y↑61

Many of us start getting beaten down in so many different ways throughout our childhood, that by the time we reach adulthood we believe to deserve no better and that's why so many of us end up stuck in the abusive relationship circles that tear us down on a loop; this song is the way out of the loop; it is perfect to sing at the top of our lungs, in the presence - imagined or real - of those that do us a wrong; I did that the other day and well... if you would like to know what it feels like please do try it :)

E Van D

9y↑1.2K

This song moves me on so many levels. Last year I did not want to be here because I was just coming to terms with being sexually abused and assaulted. I didn't think I would make it to this year because I hated the person I was. I am working hard to get better and I feel I'm in a much safer place than I was last year. Solidarity to all the survivors of abuse <3

Franklin

I feel for you. But lets take it a step further. We the 99% are all abused by a select elite. Time to step up and stop whining.

Graham Culton

4y↑1

Be proud of Who You are, and how far You have travelled. Kind and Best wishes. Graham Culton. A Survivor of abuse.

Kelly Pearce

It's so upsetting to hear this but those villains won't get away with it. One way or another, the scars are there but they will heal. God bless your not alone 🙏♥️

Jefroy Brown

Very touching song i was going through a break up this song help me. I over coming and trying to move on hard to lose what you was building.

Marianna Mitchek

God Bless

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Karen Martin

5y↑30

This song is amazing i suffer from anxiety and depression but when I listen to this song it gives me strength that no matter how low and insecure I feel I know that we are all fighters and have every right to be happy in what we do.ignore nasty people and make a brilliant world for ourselves and what we believe in.god bless you all and stay strong xxxx

Dewayne Smith

3y↑24

This song is so powerful! I remember hearing it as a teenager. It is one of those songs that kept me pushing on and being mentally strong. God is good! 🙏🏿

Classicme065069

4y↑12

Robyn Avatar

2y↑1

Absolutely beautiful! I have just been introduced to this artist by my sister. This is one of the most beautiful heartfelt well-written well-orchestrated songs that I have ever heard with such a powerful message. I will be looking for more music from this artist.

Heather Walker

6y↑341

this song has helped me believe there is hope for me, i attempted to take my life but now i realise it doesn't matter how far someone pushes you, you have to get back up, i suffer with severe depression because of my past and i now know there is hope for everyone regardless of age, gender, race

Dave Sheppard

2y↑1

@Brad Windle Nice heartfelt comment Brad.
Dave.

Jackie Nuttall

2y↑1

Let go of the past and have a future

Bella,Ella!

2y↑1

@Marie Fearon •Well I care alas that's all I can say ,I am work in progress I will always need help ...Speaking up is a brave ,brave step ,if you don't get the HELP or it's not THE RIGHT help ...Fight for it ..🦾🦾🦾💗💗🥹🥹I am right now as after all this NHS dropped me ...

Bella,Ella!

2y↑1

@Heather Walker • You are a Survivor i went through this 🦾🦾I felt like a victim ,serving a sentence for the two people that raped me as as a child ...Remember (Your Stronger Than You Think ,Braver Than You Believe ,Smarter Than You Know & Far More Beautiful Than You Will Ever KNOW !)Stand tall never be afraid to accept a hand ground zero when you reach that the only way is up ...No harm in crying ..Or having dreadful days ..But try focus when you can ,on the things that you do have (Above all resilience not many people can cope with all this ..)Trust me your a PERSON a mental health Diagnosis doesn't define you ,your past alas nether of us can change what's happened ,the people responsible ...?They are wort nothing ..They are Trash ,you shine BRIGHT a beacon of hope for us all ,people are very judgemental we are not just a # a jumping on the bandwagon of all this ,if anything this has made life worse ..But I have your back I wasn't alone in my experience ...The others at that time victims hold no responsibility when your to young to even understand ?Life is complicated ...But We Have FIGHT and far better morals we know Right from Wrong they may choose silence ...That is a sign of guilt ..Never ever blame yourself .You where young innocent ...I have PTSD ,Clinical Depression the list is long ..Feels like someone has thrown the book at me of mental ,physical diagnosis .I have done similar.People are very judgemental , I know now it was just me feeling worthless ,useless and as though someone else could be a better Parent ,Daughter ,Sister ,Friend .
THAT IS NOT TRUE when you feel like GIVING UP prove THE PERSON responsible wrong .Above all reach out to anyone for help .LIFE is like a rollercoaster bits that we would rather jump off they are so scary ..It's not something you can erase I still struggle but not daily it was something that I carried with me ...On a Daily Basis that I felt weighed so heavy and that no one would ever understand, people do not average Joe Blogs ...But sometimes we don't get the justice we deserve we do our best ...That's all we can do ..No Trauma regardless of circumstances (Is Bigger or Smaller they are All EQUAL ...)Because it's your own personal TRAUMA ...There is HOPE ...Always ..Sometimes you just have to search (There is a HERO inside Yourself -You just need to find the Key ...To SURVIVE ..)Regardless of what people ,say think ?Even now people are shocked at why I haven't told them ?Why should anyone it's not a Media Circus mine sadly turned into one but trust me there are so many of us that have PAST TRAUMA...At last I have a good therapist whom I trust ...She is worth her weight in GOLD mental health just ditched me after all this ?To me i fight back ...That's my resilience ...Today I hope you know that people care and that they might not be the ones you expect ..🦾🦾💗💗🌈🌈

Linda Chavers

2y↑2

Be well, lovely precious one. My hope, my deepest desire for you is that depression can no longer steals your days, ever. And all that's possible for you because you have chosen life! So brave, so true.. May ease of mind and knowledge of your value permeate your heart and fill your days with all that's good. I pray for an immense turnaround for you. Much love to you always - and may even hard days be easy to you!

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rach

3y↑369

I dedicate this to all the freedom fighters that can see through the BS in 2020/21 and beyond. Stand Up Stand Strong 💪👍

T

1y↑1

One here from Ireland ☘️🇮🇪💫🦅☝️

Jan JANETC

2y↑1

Agree, I call this a freedom anthem ❤️

Summer Raynes

2y↑1

✊❤

Tony Walton

2y↑2

Gods army 💜 ❤ 💕 💖
Divine power 🔋 ✨ 🙏 boom 💥 ✨

Bernard Morgan

@Mina Dew the

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Helen Norman

5y↑2

An uplifting song. A very poignant song for anyone who has experienced discrimination for whatever reason.
Remember that you're as good as anyone else and a much better person inside than those who dish out cruelty to others because of their own inadequacies.
We should respect individuality and spread happiness, if you can't say or do something nice for someone today then do nothing.
Keep your unkind words and deeds to yourselves.

Patsy Kenny

2y↑4

I was in a abusive marriage , powerful song gave me the strength to get out of it with my children yrs ago ..who grew up to happy .. thank you for your music X

edbadyt

4y↑75

I remember being at a rock karaoke night when we heard Nelson Mandela had died. The mood got a bit sad and I took to the stage to sing this song (I'm a professional singer and have a pretty decent voice. or so I'm told) and before the end I had a room full of bikers and metal-heads sobbing. Quite an experience

Catzzz

Where ?

Libby Workman

3y↑1

A truly great man.

nic

4y↑1

♥️

RhinoThePyro

4y↑1

@Susan Moran thanks susan

Sarah

3y↑62

29th March 2021 ... COVID19.. "Something inside so strong, I know that I can make it, tho you are doing me wrong, so wrong"....... Peace and Love to the people of the world... Together, we can fight the lies, repression and tyranny 💪 May God watch over you all, protect you and bless each and every one of you 🙏 xx

Monique Smaak

2y↑2

Freedom Ottowa Canada❤🇨🇦🇨🇦❤

Sarah

@annalise watkins Hello Annalise, thank you for reaching out to me... I'm good thank you 😊 ... this is a beautiful song and always pulls at my heart strings when I listen to it. The words are so beautiful and powerful.... I'm sorry to hear that you're not having a good day... I hope it gets better......and I pray that Jesus watches over you and protect you... and that he sends his angels to guide you and to bring peace, love and happiness into your life 🙏 xx

annalise watkins

Having a bad day lol listening to thing song and read your comment. How are you today lol been a while since you was here. Hope you staying strong.

Jakes Pretorius

3y↑6

Great song. So relevant of the past, present and future. As long as we all stand strong. So many impetrations to this song in all facets of life. This song will be applicable till the end of time. Simply timeless.

Kelly Pearce

4y↑25

One of the most beautiful songs ever made. This has helped many at times we feel low. Hold on my friends it will be alright in the end. 🌈♥️

Tony Walton

3y↑12

Love and empathy ❤
Unity is powerful
Peace
Togetherness
Good beats evil
Rythm is the key

Tony Walton

2y↑1

UNIVERSAL CHAMPIONS OF LOVE

miriam Ssekikubo

2y↑4

This song became my Anthem and daily prayer in the last quarter of 2020, I am so glad I'm still here today 🙏 and so blessed

babongile mlambo

4y↑10

A very emotional song, encouraging and giving hope to the hopeless. Yes, I think that everyone has something inside that's stronger than negative stuff outside, just believe you can rise above any negative situation and you'll make it. Thanks for this music, it touches my innermost man

Isabella

2y↑7

Today was my down day, went into melt down, thinking I need a 💉 to take my grandchildren to the Christmas panto as I've done for years, but listening to this got my spirits up, peace and love to the world 🌎❤

Paulus Mophulane

3y↑10

I dedicate this song to all those who are encountering hard times

hazel meyers

3y↑11

FOR SO MANY REFUGEES ,HUNGRY ,LOST,IN OUR CRAZY PLANET STAY AND REMEMBER THIS SONG EVERYDAY!!🌍🙏🤗🌎😇😎

Vivian Akoley

2y↑2

To those who feel we are nothing ,well we still got HOPE!! And we'are gonna do it anyway cause we got something inside so strong. And our light is gonna blind you.✊❤️✊✊

Sarah

3y↑151

Tough times right now. Keep going everyone. Don't give up!

Caz Brown

3y↑1

Never give up from a girl who knows from what I have come through

Mike Downend

3y↑4

@robert zerafa I'm right with you brother, people are willingly handing over the freedom's that our ancestors have all fought so hard for. Dangerous times indeed!

•ᙢᓰᗩ ᑕᗩᖇᙓᎩ•

3y↑1

❤️Thanks❤️

robert zerafa

3y↑3

They are trying to take all our rights away, "DON'T LET THEM GET AWAY WITH IT"

Sarah

3y↑1

@RAjinG 🙏🙏

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Michael Wright

3y↑6

With the power of music, masterpiece lie this, I will overcome my drink and drug addiction. I’ll beat depression and I’ll be back stronger then ever, committed to the cause! Not for me but my 2 beautiful children, my gorgeous, caring, supporting, amazing wife, we’ll be the family we once were, we’ll reach to top if I have to move mountains along the journey then by the grace of god, I’ll move those damn mountains 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 is life and I will show them my drive and determination. God bless

caroline coombes

I wish you so muc happiness, well done! :))

Universal Books

5y↑708

Started fighting my alcohol/drug addiction have fell many times but this gives me hope that I can do it

Dave Sheppard

Hi Universal Books,
I am just reading this now in 2022. I stopped the 12 pints a night and a litre of vodka through the day habit in 2004. Dry ever since. How are you doing 3 years on mate? I hope you are winning or have won the fight!!
Dave.

caroline coombes

2y↑1

@Tommy Tyler well done ! :))

Samantha (",)

3y↑1

@Jay Smith couldn't have said it better myself.. 🙂

Jay Smith

3y↑2

You can do it, don't give up on yourself and be proud of every attempt 'n' fail coz YOU keep getting back on that waggon and every time you do it's a win, all the best good luck keep going 🥳

Louis Fulham

I have simular problem, i can't stop lumping on horses and winning. Time for a beer, good luck

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Rendie Nems

3y↑6

I have been going through tough times .. I woke up to this song at 03:00 AM and when I heard it I just felt that God is talking to me. I need to soldier on.. I will make it. Message to those who are going through tough times .. hang in there, God is watching you. You will make it.

Tony Walton

2y↑3

Brian.May’s.Guitar

2y↑6

To everyone reading this keep going cuz there’s something inside so strong And you can get back up and say We’re gonna do it anyway 💪👊✊

Abena Yeboah

3y↑244

Who’s still here in 2021. Yes we’ re gonna do it anyway because something inside so strong 💪

Paula Martins

2y↑1

2022 here 💪

muslim girl

2022 now ..

Paula Martins

👌🙏💪❤️

Westley Manc

3y↑1

'We're gonna do it anyway '. Has to be up there in the Music hall of lyrics

Anita Bregman

3y↑1

Something inside so strong 💪 ❤️❤️❤️

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Fumane Sokuwe

2y↑3

Powerful song, it reminds us to not give up on our dreams. I remember when I performed the song at FNB Stadium, 1997 ( The two Nations in Concert, UK & SA. )....... memories...I still haven't given up on my dream.

Android Preacher

4y↑54

12 years clean and sober. This song means so much

Steven Ridley

Well done…I am sure that they would allow this for your anthem…👍

Steve Eyre

Same here

kelly Edwards

Well done

Jamey Leanne Cooper

Android Preacher well done

Clipperking Gaming

3y↑9

the thinker

2y↑3

To everyone in the Ukraine 🇺🇦 stay strong you will be victorious

✨•Strawbxrry•✨

3y↑5

Im learning this in school and this really helped me learn all the lyrics so in music class I know all of the words so thankyou very much❤️❤️

Andrew Evans

3y↑10

This is where I find my soul crew. Keep striving people, we can overcome anything 😎👍

Babatunde 2121

@Andrew Evans haha yeah great watch as a neutral but was rooting for Liverpool I can’t stand Chelsea

Andrew Evans

@Babatunde 2121 you ?

Andrew Evans

@Babatunde 2121 was nail biting. 21 penalties then it came down to goal keepers. Absolutely made up 😃 ynwa

Babatunde 2121

Opinions on caraboa cup win

Grum Arnold

2y↑1

An absolutely anthemic ballad of mankind ✌️🙌💙

Lucie Campbell

4y↑63

First song to be played everywhere after lockdown !!!! Who agrees x

Kay Mel

3y↑2

Yes

Michaela Griffiths

5y↑42

No matter what life throws at you hold your head high and stay strong. X

George Melvin

3y↑1

Smiles,hi Michaela

sy

5y↑1

Too right brother !

Elizabeth Bach

5y↑2

I love the photographs that go with the song! Images from the Vietnam War. This song makes me think of the Vietnam war and the veterans who struggled with depression and post traumatic stress disorder. And the innocent dead of Vietnam, many of whom were non-combatants.

Michelle Mayson

5y↑11

This song has got me through many many sad times in my life ... I absolutely love what a fucking song of inspiration to each and everyone of us can relate to xx 😘

Patricia Manning

2y↑2

This song makes me feel like I can do anything.

Bigg Shazz

3y↑6

With this song we shall overcome every obstacle

top of the world Walton

3y↑4

Upmost love and respect.
HOPE SHALL PREVAIL

Zig Johnson

5y↑2

This song always brought tears to my eyes whenever it was played on radios during the early years of the Liberian civil crisis in the 1990s when we were torn apart from friends and loved ones, roaming about in strange lands among strange people. This song was my strength; all now are things of the past and we have been moving forward since then but I can not forget how this song kept me going.

Accardianca Hughman

4y↑2

Ed Freedom

2y↑8

this is a perfect protest song for we the people standimg up to government tyranny and even a message to those close to us that believe their blatant lies... awesome track... thank you for the lyrics

Alannah Culbertson

5y↑12

This was my nanny’s favorite song,she passed away 3 years ago and I miss her so much..I love this song❤️

Declan Watson

5y↑3

About the same time my mum passed away she loved this song.!

man_man 12

5y↑2

Alannah Culbertson sorry to hear that

c K

5y↑11

Though I cry I still tell myself stay strong even though I feel weak. To my criptonite please stop hurting ❤️❤️ we're stronger together we always were. This song helps to heal. Phenomenal voice and just beautiful lyrics by a great artist.... They don't write songs like this anymore ✌️

Ron Mac95

6y↑249

For everyone struggling. Don't give up, don't give in. There is always hope.

Shannon Earehart

AMEN 🙏🏻 I dedicate this song too my daughter's/grandsons

Diana van Seters

The same for you "bro" 💯💕

Valecia Chetty

Bestrong Nd keep moving

Alistair Milner

What I'd like to see is America and China in joint collaboration using enormous fishing nets to clear up the little that collects in the south pacific, can be recycled and used for something else. The plastic could be turned into plastic shuttering boards for builders so they stop wasting so much valuable timber whenever they put shuttering. Could come in a range of colours, would save on painting it.

Alistair Milner

Edit..my mistake, no it hasn't been deleted, wonders never cease. Listen up , if you want to make amends and truly make America great again like Mr Trump says then do this, use all of the industrial and commercial strength of America to help clean up the planet. There was a time when America was the light, but it doesn't look like that now. Take your man Warren Buffet, he's made a tidy profit out of selling Coco cola, but now the planet is strewn with soft drinks bottles and cans floating around the oceans, clogging up rivers and water ways, is nothing short of a disgusting mess. I'm not looking to cause trouble, but I'm not looking to be mugged off either and not take the opportunity to make a few changes. Ps you accuse me of staying in the harbour when in reality I'm holding the fort, meanwhile you're on a jollie! I can abandon the fort if you like and watch the world descend further into hell because you don't listen or follow my instructions.

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Esther Samita

5y↑24

Years later? Still very beautiful and profound words 💐❤

donna 18

3y↑33

domestic violence survivor and this makes me feel a hundred feet tall ❤

John Doe

3y↑2

Donna ,Respect and Enjoy , Ma'am

Bernadette Walsh

3y↑2

OUR MIGHTY LORD GOD INSTILLED IN US SUCH STRENGTH AND WE NEED TO REMEMBER THAT IN TIMES OF TROUBLE..X

Ruby Watson

5y↑2

I remember a boy in my old school died and me and my friend would hold eachothers hand in choir and cry because it was hard. now i am in a new school and i dont see her anymore but i will always remember how she was there for me at that time❤️this song will always bring back memories.

Jamey Leanne Cooper

Ruby Watson ok

Felicia Rowe

5y↑19

This song has made me cry for all the right reasons!!....it got me through some real times.

P

2y↑2

This helped me my first two years in boarding school , would listen to it when the bullying was going on, a poor guy with the wrong accent in the wrong school, no parents just my gran and sisters . They eventually learnt to respect me. Love this song..

Dan Karpo

3y↑3

This was played at my good friends funeral, hits hard but love it!!!!

Kelly Pearce

4y↑3

Great song gives strength and peace and love brilliant 👍♥️

Bee Lincoln

This the best song to listen to when people rip you apart love it xx

Lisa.

2y↑1

How this song truly gives me strength in life oh lord thank you

Fiifi Anyimadu

4y↑1

bernice pawa

Amen, we will definately come out alive🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Mosaic Crone

3y↑3

This is the video with the best sound quality but sadly the worst one for those of us who were abused by those in the Christian faith who cherry picked their Bible to justify it & our pastors/priests chose to protect them not their victims 😔

rosey higson

5y↑4

From the first time I heard this record I was really moved by the words in it, its a song that gets you thinking it does me anyway, there will never be peace in the world too many dictators in it thinking they have the right to do what ever they want it makes me feel so sad.

Wendy Simpson

Love this song 🎵 ❤ our light will shine so brightly

Helen Walker

3y↑2

Yes.... LOVE IT.. I always loved this song... In my 20's I would walk back home singing it out loud... SINGING NOW... SINGING OUT LOUD... All love patriots.

Ruby

5y↑2

i was listening to this and all of a sudden i realized how fitting it is right now with whats happening in america word for freaking word..its unreal how this song..written and ''inspired'' by the african apartheid is somehow still so relevant today ...its a beautiful song but sad at the same time..

Amanda Lee Borchert

3y↑2

The love of my life had me listen to this song...they played it his uncles funeral. Such a beautiful song. 🌹

Callum Thornley

3y↑4

2021. still a good song. Love it so much ❤

Keith Alan

This song got me through a devastating divorce. She tried to bury me.
Thank you Labi Siffre
Something inside so strong.
For the inspiration.

Still here in 2022

Glynis Roberts

5y↑2

Fantastic song, such amazing lyrics!

Lisa Scamponi

3y↑4

I trust myself and there is something that feels strong within myself to believe

xChloe x

5y↑1

Sang this as one of my year 6 (fifth grade) leavers songs, chosen by my teacher. It was beautiful, nobody in my year group cared what race, religion, gender or sexuality you were, we were all united and it was amazing. Shame that was only 5 years ago and things have changed now.

Winter

3y↑3

I remember singing this in my primary schools easter assembly 6½ years ago. Suddenly thought of this song again, so went to this video. Feels like it was only a couple years ago

Bigg Shazz

3y↑8

Inspirational song and an anthem of freedom

ila x

Wonderful song first heard it today. On NPR radio. Together the lyrics and vocals are uplifting and soften my discouragement.

sharon White

3y↑3

Such a strong anthem. So needed at the moment .

Nestar Lethabo

3y↑3

This song makes me wanna work harder than ever an go after my dreams ☇🔥🔥

Collin Williams

3y↑4

RIP TO EVERYONE IN 2020 AND X WE CAN BEAT THIS TOGETHER:)

Jamey Leanne Cooper

5y↑7

I found out today that I have pcos and while the doctor was explaining it to me and my mum I was trying so hard not to cry then when we came out we went into a charity shop and we seen my mums aunty and uncle and they drove us home and while we were in the car this song came on the radio and I couldn’t hold my tears in anymore but I made sure no one seen me crying

This song came on the radio the day i was going to the doctors about it i was like 😱
The doctor told us yesterday I don’t actually have pcos 😁 12th February 2020 one of the happiest days of my life ❤️

Jamey Leanne Cooper

3y↑1

@Sarah yeah you too

Sarah

@Jamey Leanne Cooper stay safe👍

Jamey Leanne Cooper

3y↑1

@Sarah thank you ❤️

Sarah

Oh yay so happy for you that you don't have it😊🤗😊🤗😊🤗

Jamey Leanne Cooper

RiFFxxx thank you

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vondell taylor

this song is one that i have forever listened to, and will always listen to.
the lyrics in this song speaks of clear abuses by persons attempting to control someones life, and abilities, and the determination to push forward and be successful.
so as a result this song has always been an inspiration to, and for me.
in reality it encourages me never to be destructive, but to be successful, so it is a positive for me.
lyrics in music do not discourage me, they encourage, they encourage me to do and be better.
so to me truly positive song.

Beki Milton

5y↑2

Hi, I love this song, it's soooo empowering. In fact, I would love to share it to my facebook group but I was wondering are you able to do a version with the lyrics but without the war?

David Demaret

Always stirs me up inside 💥

Kelebogile Kepadisa

5y↑1

This is a great song to wake up to... ❤

Linda Smith

2y↑1

Love this song ❤️

Imbz

3y↑2

These types of songs never get old

Maria Lee

5y↑1

This is such a beautiful song and sung so beautiful

steaders 1912

5y↑6

Such an emotionally charged song, amazing 🙏

Beverly Murray

5y↑5

Always listen to this when I'm down unreal words how I feel towards my government completely this 💯💯💯💯💯

Lucy Sheppard

This song reminds me when I was at school, I sang it in the school choir, and very time I hear it , it takes me back to then

James Feltham

This song got me threw the hardest experience of my life and on paper I shouldn't be here but someone was watching over me and for that am grateful and live my life to the best possible way now 😁😎 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Fredrick Oyamo

I was facing some disappointment and looked up this song to 'charge me up' through my disappointment. Glad to meet you all taking courage to face this life. We all gonna make it coz there's something inside so strong.

ikie mackinlay

5y↑6

Love this song it reminds me of the holy spirit

Claire Conlin

2y↑1

As a supporter of Scottish Independence, this song fills me with chills.
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scotland is oppressed in the UK. We are denied the right to choose our own destiny by our English oppressors 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

masnwrdl05

Claire Conlin haha what? The UK gave your shithole country an independence referendum for next year. Why are you complaining? Scotland also got involved in many wars, the British empire, Irish famine and racism but yet you claim you're oppressed and 100% innocent, lmao, keep getting pressed when you live in a country with max temperatures of 15°c which Glasgow being the shittest city in western Europe, good luck