They Got to Come
The All Stars Lyrics


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Well they tell me I'm a pie up in the sky
Waiting for me when I die
But between the day your been and when you die
They never seem to hear or even cry

So as sure as the sun will shine
I'm going to get my share now of whats mine
And then the harder they come the harder they'll fall
One and all
Ooh the harder they come the harder they'll fall
One and all

Well the oppressors are trying to keep me down
Trying to drive my underground
And they think that they have got the battle won
I say forgive them lord, they know not what they done

Cause as sure as the sun will shine
I'm gonna get my share now of whats mine
And the harder they come the harder they fall
One and all
Ooh the harder they come the harder they fall
One and all

And I keep on fighting for the things I want
Though I know when your dead you cant
But id rather be a free man in my grave
Than living as a puppet or a slave

So as sure as the sun will shine
I'm going to get my share now whats mine
And then the harder they come the harder they fall
One and all




Ooh the harder they come the harder they fall
One and all

Overall Meaning

The All Stars's song "The Harder They Come" is a rallying cry of perseverance in the face of oppression and inequality. Through the lyrics, the singer speaks of the struggles faced by those who are denied their fair share of life's opportunities. The opening line, "Well they tell me I'm a pie up in the sky, waiting for me when I die," is a reference to the promise of a better life in heaven that is often offered to those who endure hardship and injustice on Earth. The singer acknowledges that this promise does nothing to address the suffering experienced in the present.


The song's message is one of defiance and resistance, with the singer declaring his determination to claim his fair share of what's rightfully his. The line "And I keep on fighting for the things I want, though I know when you're dead you can't" speaks to the idea that the struggle for justice is one that we may not live to see the end of, but which must be carried on nonetheless. The singer would rather die fighting for freedom and equality than live in subjugation.


The lyrics also touch on the idea of forgiveness, even for those who oppress and mistreat us. The line "I say forgive them lord, they know not what they done" suggests that even in the face of cruelty and brutality, there is a capacity for compassion and understanding that can help lead us to a more just and equitable world.


Overall, "The Harder They Come" is a powerful anthem of resilience and resistance that speaks to the struggles faced by countless people throughout history who have fought for their rights and their dignity.


Line by Line Meaning

Well they tell me I'm a pie up in the sky
The singer is being called naive for believing in a better future.


Waiting for me when I die
Skeptics believe that there is no hope for the future.


But between the day your been and when you die
The present moment is where one's opportunities lie.


They never seem to hear or even cry
Skeptics and oppressors are indifferent to the struggles of others.


So as sure as the sun will shine
The artist is confident in their own abilities.


I'm going to get my share now of whats mine
The singer will claim what they believe they are entitled to.


And then the harder they come the harder they'll fall
Oppressors who act ruthless will receive comeuppance for their actions.


Ooh the harder they come the harder they'll fall
The artist predict the fall of the ruthless.


Well the oppressors are trying to keep me down
The artist is facing oppression, which is limiting their potential.


Trying to drive my underground
The oppressors are trying to silence the artist's voice.


And they think that they have got the battle won
The oppressors believe they have achieved victory over the singer.


I say forgive them lord, they know not what they done
The artist believes that oppressors are misguided.


Cause as sure as the sun will shine
The singer is again expressing confidence in their own abilities.


I'm gonna get my share now of whats mine
The singer will take what they believe they deserve, regardless of what the oppressor thinks.


And the harder they come the harder they fall
Oppressors who act ruthlessly will suffer inevitable consequences.


One and all
All people will face the consequences of their actions.


And I keep on fighting for the things I want
The artist is determined not to give up despite the odds.


Though I know when your dead you cant
The singer acknowledges that if they die, they will not be able to fight anymore.


But id rather be a free man in my grave
The singer prefers to live a difficult life and maintain their freedom than give it up.


Than living as a puppet or a slave
The artist would rather die free than live in servitude.


So as sure as the sun will shine
The artist is sure of their own abilities to fight and stand up for themselves.


I'm going to get my share now whats mine
The artist will take what they believe they deserve.


And then the harder they come the harder they fall
Oppressors who act ruthlessly will suffer inevitable consequences.


One and all
All people will face the consequences of their actions.


Ooh the harder they come the harder they'll fall
The singer predicts the fall of oppressive people.


One and all
All people will face the consequences of their actions.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Jimmy Cliff

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@mariomena8614

Lyrics: | "All Star" - Smash Mouth. |
Somebody once told me
The world is gonna roll me
I ain't the sharpest tool in the shed
She was looking kind of dumb
With her finger and her thumb
In the shape of an L on her forehead

Well, the years start coming
And they don't stop coming
Fed to the rules and I hit the ground running
Didn't make sense not to live for fun
Your brain gets smart
But your head gets dumb

So much to do, so much to see
So what's wrong with taking the back streets?
You'll never know if you don't go
You'll never shine if you don't glow

Hey now, you're an all star
Get your game on, go play
Hey now, you're a rock star
Get the show on, get paid
And all that glitters is gold
Only shooting stars break the mold

It's a cool place and they say it gets colder
You're bundled up now
But wait till you get older
But the meteor men beg to differ
Judging by the hole in the satellite picture

The ice we skate is getting pretty thin
The water is getting warm
So you might as well swim
My world's on fire, how about yours?
That's the way I like it
And I never get bored

Hey now, you're an all star
Get your game on, go play
Hey now, you're a rock star
Get the show on, get paid
And all that glitters is gold
Only shooting stars break the mold

Hey now, you're an all star
Get your game on, go play
Hey now, you're a rock star
Get the show on, get paid
And all that glitters is gold
Only shooting stars

Somebody once asked
Could I spare some change for gas?
I need to get myself away from this place
I said: Yep, what a concept
I could use a little fuel myself
And we could all use a little change

Well the years start coming
And they don't stop coming
Fed to the rules and I hit the ground running
Didn't make sense not to live for fun
Your brain gets smart
But your head gets dumb

So much to do, so much to see
So what's wrong with taking the back streets
You'll never know if you don't go (go!)
You'll never shine if you don't glow

Hey now, you're an all star
Get your game on, go play
Hey now, you're a rock star
Get the show on, get paid

And all that glitters is gold
Only shooting stars break the mold
And all that glitters is gold
Only shooting stars break the mold. END.



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Rest in Peace, King. Thank you for all the great memories. Your music was the sound track to my childhood.

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@PrizMatex

Nothing but nostalgia, innocence of childhood, and Shrek would popup in my head when hearing this song.
R.I.P Steve Harwell

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Shrek is Love, Shrek is Life

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