Gotta Be
The Green Lyrics


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Yeah, say can y'all hear me
The Green is coming hey hey
Me say me say oh yeah
Ah me say oh oh yeah
The Green is coming
Ah hear me say

I know you see it, but you don't want to hear it
Sometimes you get the best of me, and I can't believe it
So what you gonna do when it comes down
And where you gonna stand when theres no ground
I tell you what you want to hear, you know that I'll be waiting here

I gotta be free, got to give love
I gotta be strong never giving up
I gotta sing praise with the sound of drums
You know that I'll be for my family
I gotta be cool when its getting hot
I gotta stand tall, got to reach the top
I gotta be a man, give it all I got
You know that I'll be for my family

Everybody's asking, they just want to hear
And they just need the truth
Wrapped in silver lining, neon colors
And they can't let it go
Everybody's asking, they just want to hear
And they just need the truth
Wrapped in silver lining, neon colors
And they can't let it go, no
See they just can't let it go

I gotta be free, got to give love
I gotta be strong never giving up
I gotta sing praise with the sound of drums
You know that I'll be for my family
I gotta be cool when its getting hot
I gotta stand tall, got to reach the top
I gotta be a man, give it all I got
You know that I'll be for my family

Well I feel loved, and hated at the same time
I feel like everybody's fussing, but I'm still trying
Well speak up if you got something to say
I'm standing right here I ain't going nowhere
You best believe, that I'm an all around lover
Not just a freak, that just be working undercover
Yeah I'm that same man with that same plan
Making sure that you hear it, it's best you understand

I gotta be free, got to give love
I gotta be strong never giving up
I gotta sing praise with the sound of drums
You know that I'll be for my family
I gotta be cool when its getting hot
I gotta stand tall, got to reach the top
I gotta be a man, give it all I got
You know that I'll be for my family





Gotta be, gotta be baby

Overall Meaning

The Green’s song, Gotta Be, talks about the struggles of staying true to oneself when everyone around us is trying to change who we are. The opening lyrics talk about the band, The Green, introducing themselves and their music to the world. The following lyrics are a message to the listeners to pay attention to the message in their music, while also acknowledging that some people may not want to hear it. The song encourages listeners to stand their ground and be true to themselves even when facing adversity.


The chorus repeats the need for the singer to be free, strong, cool, and a man, all while giving his all for his family. This line may refer to the singer’s need to remain true to himself so that he can be a good role model for his loved ones. The song also talks about people wanting to hear the truth, even when it’s wrapped in neon-colored silver lining. The singer acknowledges that people have a hard time letting go of the things they want to hear, even when it’s not the truth. The song encourages listeners to stand up for themselves and speak up if they have something to say.


Overall, Gotta Be is a powerful song that encourages listeners to be themselves and ignore the opinions of others. The singer acknowledges the difficulties in staying true to oneself but reassures listeners that it’s worth it in the end.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, say can y'all hear me
The Green is announcing their arrival and making sure they are heard.


I know you see it, but you don't want to hear it
People are avoiding the truth, even if it's right in front of them.


Sometimes you get the best of me, and I can't believe it
The singer is admitting that they're not perfect and can be affected by negative situations.


So what you gonna do when it comes down
The singer is questioning how people will react when faced with difficult situations.


And where you gonna stand when theres no ground
The singer is asking where people's loyalties lie when things get tough and there's no clear path to take.


I tell you what you want to hear, you know that I'll be waiting here
The singer is willing to comfort and placate others, even if it means not telling them the harsh truth.


I gotta be free, got to give love
The singer knows that they need to live and love fully without any restrictions.


I gotta be strong never giving up
The singer needs to remain resilient in the face of adversity.


I gotta sing praise with the sound of drums
The singer wants to celebrate positivity and joy with music and rhythm.


You know that I'll be for my family
The singer acknowledges the importance of family and will always be there for them.


I gotta be cool when its getting hot
The singer needs to maintain a calm demeanor even in tense situations.


I gotta stand tall, got to reach the top
The singer has aspirations and goals that they need to work hard to achieve.


I gotta be a man, give it all I got
The singer needs to step up and take responsibility for their actions and decisions.


Everybody's asking, they just want to hear
People are seeking the truth, no matter how uncomfortable it may be.


And they just need the truth
The truth is necessary for growth and progress.


Wrapped in silver lining, neon colors
The truth can be presented in a positive and uplifting way, even if it's difficult to hear.


And they can't let it go
Once people discover the truth, they can't help but dwell on it and try to process it.


Well I feel loved, and hated at the same time
The singer recognizes that their message and music can be polarizing, invoking both positive and negative emotions.


I feel like everybody's fussing, but I'm still trying
Despite facing criticism and opposition, the singer is still working to spread their message and music.


Speak up if you got something to say
The singer is inviting dialogue and conversation about their message and music.


You best believe, that I'm an all around lover
The singer is passionate and loving in all aspects of their life, not just romantically.


Not just a freak, that just be working undercover
The singer is not a one-dimensional person who only cares about their music, but has other passions and interests as well.


Yeah I'm that same man with that same plan
The singer is consistent in their beliefs and goals, and they are not swayed by outside influences.


Making sure that you hear it, it's best you understand
The singer is dedicated to spreading their message and ensuring that people understand their perspective.


Gotta be, gotta be baby
The singer is reaffirming their commitment to living life fully and spreading positivity.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Stevan Manson

CONSEGUIDO ESTAR

O verde está chegando, ah me ouvir dizer, 
  Eu sei que você vê-lo, mas você não quer ouvi-lo, 
  às vezes você tem o melhor de mim, 
  um eu não posso acreditar que,
 Então o que você vai fazer quando se trata, 

E onde você vai ficar quando não há chão, 
  Digo-lhe o que você quer ouvir, 
  você sabe taht Vou ficar te esperando lá 

Eu tenho que ser livre tem que dar amor, 
  Eu tenho que ser forte nunca desistir, 

Eu tenho que cantar louvores ao som de tambores, 
  você sabe que eu estarei por minha família 

Eu tenho que ser legal quando seus está ficando quente, 
   Eu tenho que ficar Got alto para chegar ao topo 

Eu tenho que ser um homem dar-lhe tudo o que tenho, 
  você sabe que eu estarei por minha família 

Todo mundo está pedindo que eles só querem ouvir, 
  e eles só precisam da verdade 
  envolto em cores neon fresta de esperança, e eles não podem deixá-lo ir, x 2 

  Ver que eles simplesmente não pode deixá-lo ir, 

Bem, eu me sinto amado e odiado ao mesmo tempo, 
  Eu me sinto como agitação de todos, mas eu ainda estou tentando 

Bem só falar se você tem algo a dizer, 
  Estou aqui eu não vou a lugar nenhum 

Melhor você acreditar, que eu sou um todo amante, 
não apenas uma aberração, 
  que apenas estar trabalhando à paisana, 

Sim, eu sou aquele mesmo homem com o mesmo plano, 
certificando-se de que você ouvi-lo, é melhor você entender



All comments from YouTube:

The Nard

I love this song. It helped me to focus on what was most important during some really dark and hard times. Mahalo to The Green! Keep spreading your love and positivity!

Frederick Rosario

This song is so positive and inspirational

beautiful2

This is one of my favorite songs from The Green

Arabia Cardim

pegada show suave de mais esse som !! estou na vibe positiva agora

Chamorota670

I love this band group!

Rose Reyes

I can't get enough listening to this song.. Love it ❤

Jauckor

I gotta be strong, never giving up!
The best morning tune, Jah bless to all!

Marvin Emura

Love this song..right on..👍👍

Muffy Chao

I used this song for my fireworks show and it was perfectly amazing😎

petey8081

You know that these guys are real. Every song is mean. This one connects tho. So mean, So positive, just happy. Cannot describe.

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