Bully
Stan Walker feat. Herbie Crichlow Lyrics
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They call me names
Knocked down, knocked out
I'm not the same
I'm living this lie
Who am I today
Someone, no one
Nobody talking to me
They talk through me
Who am I
Just are things still the same
(I feel you)
I see you
I feel you
I feel your heart
Know your pain
You're not alone don't turn away
I see you
Pale face lanky legged too skinny
Like a bullet through the heart
Burn deep inside
Nobody saw your beauty
Locked down jumped up
Why you wanna hide
Look at you now
You're like a sunrise
So free, so free
Like a butterfly
(I feel you)
I see you
I feel you
I feel your heart
Know your pain
You're not alone don't turn away
I see you
Let me talk while the words is in me
Mic is on so record this entry
Let it burn like a sordid memory
Burn like I got the fear of god within me
I never had a friend defend me
So I fought with the forces in me
Shit I thought it was wrong to weep
So I cried myself to sleep ain't that crazy
Look mum the invisible baby
All grown up from the lie that raised me
All burned up from the scars it gave me
All churned up from the pain and maybe
All churned up from the pain and maybe
Made me a man and just cherish my lady
Raise my seeds like brad and angie
An' walk with the god
Can you feel me
(I feel you)
I see you
I feel you
I seeyou
I feel you
I feel your heart
Know your pain
You're not alone don't turn away
I see you
I see you
The song "Bully" by Stan Walker feat. Herbie Crichlow is about the effects of bullying and how it can make a person feel inferior and lost. The first verse talks about how the victim of bullying is constantly being told that they are not good enough and stripped away of their identity. They feel as though they are living a lie and don't know who they are anymore. The second part of the verse talks about how people don't even bother to talk to the victim directly but talk through them, making them feel invisible.
The chorus expresses empathy towards the victim and lets them know that they are not alone. The lyrics "I see you, I feel you, I feel your heart, know your pain, you're not alone, don't turn away, I see you" shows that the singer can relate to the struggle of the victim and wants to offer support.
The second verse talks about the physical and emotional effects of bullying. The victim is described as being pale, lanky, skinny, and feeling as though they have a bullet through their heart. The lyrics "nobody saw your beauty, locked down, jumped up, why you wanna hide" show that the victim may be so beaten down by the bullying that they don't see their own worth and hide from the world. However, the verse ends on a hopeful note, where the victim is compared to a sunrise and a butterfly, showing that there is still beauty in them.
The third verse is a rap verse, where the singer talks about their own experiences with bullying. They didn't have anyone to defend them, so they fought with the forces within themselves. They felt as though it was wrong to show their emotions and so cried themselves to sleep. However, they have now grown up and learned to cherish their loved ones and walk with God.
Overall, the song "Bully" by Stan Walker feat. Herbie Crichlow is a powerful message about the effects of bullying, how damaging it can be, and the importance of empathy towards those who have been victims of it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm told I'm not a man
People tell me I'm not a man and make me feel inferior
They call me names
They insult me and use derogatory terms to address me
Knocked down, knocked out
I have been physically and emotionally attacked and left helpless
I'm not the same
I have changed due to the constant bullying and abuse
I'm living this lie
I feel like I am living a fake life and that I am not being true to myself
Who am I today
I feel lost and unsure of my identity due to the constant bullying and attacks
Someone, no one
I am struggling to find a sense of belonging and feeling like I don't matter to anyone
Think I gotta chase
I feel like I have to constantly prove myself and impress others to gain their acceptance and approval
Nobody talking to me
People are not communicating with me directly and are instead talking about me behind my back
They talk through me
People are not acknowledging my presence and are dismissing my opinions and feelings
Who am I
I am struggling to find my own identity and sense of self-worth due to the constant bullying and abuse
Just are things still the same
Despite my efforts to change and overcome the bullying, things remain the same and the abuse continues
I see you
I acknowledge and recognize your pain and struggle
I feel you
I empathize with you and understand how you feel
I feel your heart
I am connected to you on an emotional level and can sense your pain and distress
Know your pain
I understand the hurt and suffering you are going through
You're not alone don't turn away
You have my support and you are not alone in your struggle
Pale face lanky legged too skinny
The bullies are mocking and belittling my physical appearance
Like a bullet through the heart
Their hurtful words and actions are deeply painful and affecting me on a personal level
Burn deep inside
The bullying is causing emotional pain and is affecting me deeply
Nobody saw your beauty
The bullies are not acknowledging my positive qualities and strengths
Locked down jumped up
The bullying is making me feel trapped and powerless, and is causing me to act out of character
Why you wanna hide
The bullying is making me feel ashamed and embarrassed about who I am
Look at you now
Despite the bullying, I have grown and changed for the better
You're like a sunrise
You are a beautiful and radiant person, despite what the bullies say
So free, so free
You are able to break free from the constraints of the bullying and embrace your true self
Like a butterfly
You are transforming into something beautiful and powerful, despite the challenges and obstacles you face
Let me talk while the words is in me
I need to express myself and share my thoughts and feelings before they get bottled up inside
Mic is on so record this entry
I am ready to speak out and make my voice heard
Let it burn like a sordid memory
I want to let go of the painful memories of the bullying and move forward
Burn like I got the fear of god within me
I am determined to overcome the bullying and am fueled by my inner strength and resilience
I never had a friend defend me
I have been isolated and unsupported in my struggle against the bullying
So I fought with the forces in me
Despite the lack of support, I have found the inner strength to fight back against the bullies
Shit I thought it was wrong to weep
I used to believe that showing emotions was a sign of weakness and was not acceptable
So I cried myself to sleep ain't that crazy
The pain and hurt caused by the bullying has been overwhelming and has caused me to cry myself to sleep
Look mum the invisible baby
The bullying has made me feel invisible and insignificant, even to those closest to me
All grown up from the lie that raised me
The bullying has been a formative and transformative experience that has shaped who I am today
All burned up from the scars it gave me
The bullying has left lasting emotional scars that continue to affect me
All churned up from the pain and maybe
The pain and hurt caused by the bullying is still affecting me and causing me to feel overwhelmed
Made me a man and just cherish my lady
Despite the hardship, I have grown into a strong and resilient person and value my relationships and loved ones
Raise my seeds like brad and angie
I aspire to be a good parent and raise my children with love and compassion, like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
An' walk with the god
I am seeking guidance and strength from a higher power to help me overcome the bullying and its effects
Can you feel me
I am reaching out and asking for emotional support and understanding
I seeyou
I recognize and acknowledge your presence and your struggles
Writer(s): CRICHLOW HERBERT STCLAIR, SCHOORL LOUIS, WALKER STAN ROTO, CRICHTON STUART JOHN
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