Gotta be above it
The importance of rising above negative situations in life.

Gotta be above it
The need to maintain a positive outlook and attitude to move forward in life.

And I know that I gotta be above it now
An acknowledgement of the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and avoiding negativity.

And I know that I can't let them bring me down
A realization that negative influences should not be allowed to impact one's life and attitude.

And I gotta bide my time as a face in the crowd
The need to remain patient and wait for the right opportunities to arise.

And I know that I gotta be above it now
Reinforcement of the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and not giving in to negativity.

This time I'm just gonna take it all
A decision to face challenges head-on and not be intimidated by them.

I'm never gonna shake it up
A commitment to staying steady and maintaining composure under pressure.

I'll just close my eyes and make so that all the things don't affect me now
A determination to maintain a positive attitude and block out negativity.

And I cannot let them all just bring me down
A reaffirmation that negative influences should not be allowed to impact one's life and attitude.