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Staple is a Christian rock/metalcore group from Mechanicsburg, Ohio. Staple was founded in 2000 when the members met at Rosedale Bible College in Ohio.
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Staple was a japanese emo band active during the early 2000's.
Five Minutes Strong
Staple Lyrics
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Good intentions, I'll accept it, but these are unqualified judgments.
Five minutes strong and you've known me life long.
Five minutes strong.
You've known me five minutes and my life is slipping,
So tell me about my life because the clock is ticking.
My first impression is all I'll give. Take it and run. I know the deeds I've done.
The prayers of the righteous availeth much,
Have you ever been faithful when you're under fire?
Shunned, but still remained the martyr?
Is this the integrity that you seek?
Experience it, please, before you speak.
Thank you for being there for me, in all honesty.
But could it be that my heart bleeds with the same sincerity?
I love when I'm feeling tall as I smile at the crowd that claims my fall.
I love when I'm feeling tall, because I stood up through it all.
In "Five Minutes Strong", the singer is addressing someone who has just met them and is already making judgments and assumptions about their life. The singer questions whether this person is truly a friend or just an acquaintance, and acknowledges that while they appreciate the good intentions, these unqualified judgments are not helpful. The title refers to the fact that this person has only known the singer for five minutes, yet they have already formed opinions and given advice about their life.
The singer asserts that they know their own actions and choices better than anyone else does, and that the opinions of others, however well-intentioned, don't mean much in the grand scheme of things. They value the prayers and support of true friends and family, but chafe at the idea of anyone else trying to guide their life or judge their character without truly understanding their experiences. The singer challenges this person to ask themselves whether they have ever truly demonstrated the kind of strength of character and integrity they claim to value, and to withhold judgment until they have.
Overall, the lyrics of "Five Minutes Strong" are about the tension between wanting validation and support from others, and ultimately realizing that the only person who truly knows and understands one's own life is oneself. The singer is frustrated that someone who barely knows them would presume to offer advice or make judgments about their character, and emphasizes the importance of not making assumptions about people based on first impressions or surface level interactions.
Line by Line Meaning
Under microscope again. Are you my family or friend?
I feel like you're analyzing me, so I need to know if you truly care about me or not.
Good intentions, I'll accept it, but these are unqualified judgments.
I appreciate your positive intentions, but you don't have enough knowledge or experience to judge me accurately.
Five minutes strong and you've known me life long.
You think you understand me so well, even though you've only just met me.
Five minutes strong. You've known me five minutes and my life is slipping, So tell me about my life because the clock is ticking.
You think you know me already, but my life is falling apart, so if you really want to help me, you should tell me what you think I should do quickly.
My first impression is all I'll give. Take it and run. I know the deeds I've done.
I'm not going to let you get to know me any better than how you see me at first glance. You should understand that I have a backstory and actions beyond just what you see on the surface.
The prayers of the righteous availeth much, Much more than their "guiding" touch.
I believe that people who genuinely pray for me can be more helpful than those who try to control or guide me.
Have you ever been faithful when you're under fire? Shunned, but still remained the martyr?
Have you ever stood up for your beliefs in the face of adversity, even if the rest of the world didn't agree with you?
Is this the integrity that you seek? Experience it, please, before you speak.
If you're looking for someone with true integrity, you need to experience it for yourself before you start preaching about it.
Thank you for being there for me, in all honesty. But could it be that my heart bleeds with the same sincerity?
I appreciate your support, but I wonder if you truly understand how much I'm struggling too.
I love when I'm feeling tall as I smile at the crowd that claims my fall. I love when I'm feeling tall, because I stood up through it all.
I feel proud of myself when I overcome obstacles and succeed, even in the face of negative attention or criticism from others.
Contributed by Mateo H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.