We're the Champions
The Busters Lyrics


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I've paid my dues
Time after time.
I've done my sentence
But committed no crime.
And bad mistakes ‒
I've made a few.
I've had my share of sand kicked in my face
But I've come through.

(And I need just go on and on, and on, and on)

We are the champions, my friends,
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end.
We are the champions.
We are the champions.
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions of the world.

I've taken my bows
And my curtain calls
You brought me fame and fortune and everything that goes with it
I thank you all

But it's been no bed of roses,
No pleasure cruise.
I consider it a challenge before the whole human race
And I ain't gonna lose.

(And I need just go on and on, and on, and on)

We are the champions, my friends,
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end.
We are the champions.
We are the champions.
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions of the world.

We are the champions, my friends,
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end.
We are the champions.
We are the champions.




No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Busters' song We're the Champions are an anthem of victory and perseverance, and the first verse sets the tone. The singer acknowledges the difficulties and failures he's faced in the past ("I've made a few bad mistakes," "I've had my share of sand kicked in my face"), but asserts that he has persevered and overcome all obstacles ("But I've come through"). He makes it clear that he has earned his success through hard work and determination, not through any illegal or immoral means ("I've paid my dues...but committed no crime").


The second verse continues in this vein, with the singer thanking the people who have helped him along the way but also acknowledging that his success has not come easily ("It's been no bed of roses, no pleasure cruise"). However, he considers this struggle to be a challenge that he has met head-on, and he expresses his determination to keep pushing forward ("And I ain't gonna lose").


The chorus is the triumphant declaration of victory that the song builds up to. The singer proclaims that he and his companions are the champions, and that they will continue to fight until the end. He lays down a challenge to anyone who would stand in their way ("No time for losers"), and asserts their dominance over the entire world ("'Cause we are the champions of the world").


Overall, the lyrics to We're the Champions are a celebration of hard work, perseverance, and victory. They acknowledge the difficulties that come with trying to succeed, but they also emphasize the rewards that come from overcoming those difficulties. The song is a powerful reminder that success is not just handed to us- it is earned through hard work and determination.


Line by Line Meaning

I've paid my dues
I've worked hard and suffered to get where I am


Time after time.
Over a long period, with constant effort


I've done my sentence
I've been punished or suffered for my past mistakes


But committed no crime.
But I haven't done anything seriously wrong


And bad mistakes ‒
And although I have made some serious errors in judgment


I've made a few.
I have made some errors, but they have not defined me


I've had my share of sand kicked in my face
I've endured some difficult situations and people have mistreated me


But I've come through.
But I have overcome those challenges and emerged stronger


(And I need just go on and on, and on, and on)
(And I can keep doing it, no matter what)


We are the champions, my friends,
We are winners, together


And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end.
And we'll keep pushing ourselves until we achieve our goals


No time for losers
We don't have any patience or tolerance for people who give up or don't try hard enough


'Cause we are the champions of the world.
Because we have succeeded in what we set out to do, and we are the best


I've taken my bows
I've received recognition and praise for my achievements


And my curtain calls
And my final performances, after which I can take a bow


You brought me fame and fortune and everything that goes with it
My success has brought me many benefits, including public recognition and wealth


I thank you all
I am grateful to all those who have supported and helped me along the way


But it's been no bed of roses,
But my path to success has not been easy or without challenges


No pleasure cruise.
It has been a hard and difficult journey


I consider it a challenge before the whole human race
I see my success as a challenge for everyone to strive for their own greatness


And I ain't gonna lose.
And I am determined to keep winning and succeeding


(And I need just go on and on, and on, and on)
(And I am committed to continue pushing myself)


We are the champions, my friends,
We are still winners, together


And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end.
And we'll keep pushing ourselves until the very end


No time for losers
We still have no patience or tolerance for quitters or those who don't try hard enough


'Cause we are the champions of the world.
Because we are still the best, and nobody can take that away from us




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