Cannonball
Skylar Grey X Ambassadors Lyrics
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Because my will is stronger than a gale force wind
Look out, look out, 'cause each time I fall
I'll be crashing down, right through your arms
Here I come
Cannonball, cannonball
Cannonball, cannonball, cannonball
And when they light their torches, when they scream and yell
I'm gonna raise my flag and gonna give 'em hell
Look out, look out, 'cause each time I fall
I'll be crashing down, right through your arms
Here I come
Cannonball, cannonball
Here I come
Cannonball, cannonball, cannonball
At the end of the day
When the air is still and the sky is grey
Let's swim
Who will be standing?
I challenge you all
Bombs away, bombs away
Here I come
Cannonball, cannonball
Here I come
Cannonball, cannonball
Here I come
Cannonball, cannonball
Here I come
Cannonball, cannonball, cannonball
The first verse of "Cannonball" talks about resilience and strength against adversity. The singer acknowledges that people may try to bring them down, but their will is stronger than those attempts. Instead of sinking, they will swim. In the chorus, the singer repeats the phrase "Cannonball" multiple times, almost like a battle cry, proclaiming that they are coming and will not be stopped.
The second verse continues this theme of resistance and defiance. The singer describes how others may try to intimidate them with torches and screams, but they will not back down. Instead, they will raise their own flag and fight back. The chorus again repeats the "Cannonball" phrase, emphasizing the singer's determination.
The bridge of the song takes a different tone, almost as if it is reflective. The singer asks, "Who will be standing?" and challenges everyone to a competition. This builds up to the final chorus, where the repetition of "Cannonball" becomes even more energized and powerful, as if the singer is ready to charge into battle.
Overall, "Cannonball" is a song about perseverance and strength in the face of adversity. It is a declaration of defiance and determination, with repetitive affirmations of the singer's willpower.
Line by Line Meaning
Well they can try to sink us, but I'll just swim
I won't shy away from challenges and obstacles because I have the strength to overcome them.
Because my will is stronger than a gale force wind
My determination and perseverance can withstand even the toughest of circumstances.
Look out, look out, 'cause each time I fall
Despite setbacks, I won't give up and will keep pushing forward.
I'll be crashing down, right through your arms
Even if others try to catch me or stop me, I'll still charge ahead toward my goals.
And when they light their torches, when they scream and yell
Even if others try to intimidate or discourage me, I won't back down from what I believe in.
I'm gonna raise my flag and gonna give 'em hell
I'm not afraid to stand up for myself and fight for what's right, even if it's difficult or unpopular.
At the end of the day
When everything is said and done
When the air is still and the sky is grey
When things are quiet and peaceful
Let's swim
Let's keep moving forward and not give up.
Who will be standing?
Who will have the strength and courage to persevere?
I challenge you all
I'm inspired by competition and challenging others to be their best.
Bombs away, bombs away
I won't hold back and will give it my all.
Here I come
I'm ready to face whatever comes my way.
Cannonball, cannonball
I'm charging full force into whatever challenges come my way.
Here I come
I'm not afraid to take risks and chase my dreams.
Cannonball, cannonball, cannonball
I'm charging full steam ahead with all my strength and determination.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER JUNIOR GRANT, CID EDUARDO MEIRELES, HOLLY HAFEMRMANN, SAMUEL NELSON HARRIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Well they can try to sink us, but I'll just swim
Because my will is stronger than a gale force wind
Look out, look out, cause each time I fall
I'll be crashing down, right through your arms
[Chorus - X Ambassadors:]
Here I come
Cannonball, cannonball
Here I come
Cannonball, cannonball, cannonball
And when they light their torches, when they scream and yell
I'm gonna raise my flag and gonna give 'em hell
Look out, look out, cause each time I fall
I'll be crashing down, right through your arms
[Chorus - X Ambassadors:]
Here I come
Cannonball, cannonball
Here I come
Cannonball, cannonball, cannonball
At the end of the day
When the air is still and the sky is grey
Let's swim
Who will be standing?
I challenge you all
Bombs away, bombs away
[x Ambassadors:]
Here I come
Cannonball, cannonball
Here I come
Cannonball, cannonball
Here I come
Cannonball, cannonball
Here I come
Cannonball, cannonball, cannonball
𝔸𝐧𝐧𝐝𝕪 || 𝐗
Essa música é muito nostálgica , eu jogava o FIFA 16 com meu sobrinho sdds 🥺🥺
Shaddic D
Skylar is just a inspiring person; she never fails to make my day so much more better. I can't wait to hear more from her. Where'd you go will always be an amazing song from her; even if it was a featured song. It still lays in my heart (The only song I remember listening to when I was younger).
Humaira Ahmad
Both Skylar and the X Ambassadors are amazing and sadly underrated. They should be given more credit.
Merlin 184
One of my all time favourite songs - i just wish it was on Spotify x
Hannes 299
it is ( Cannonball-Skylar Grey, XAmbassadors)
Merlin 184
@hannes2997 not in the UK unfortunately mate :-(
Philip Villatoro
Skylar is perfection. Everything she does is a masterpiece and that's including her collaborations.
Swagata Paul
Some songs you can listen to on repeat...and never gets old
Christie Forbes
My dad has stage four prostate cancer, he's honestly the best dad a person could have. For his 76th birthday I took him ziplining. They told us if we wanted to go faster to yell, "Cannonball". He did on every line. Now I'm in tears.❤
Mephisto Cat
Big hug 🤗❤️