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Be Strong
The Martins Lyrics
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The child wakes
The years go
The heart breaks
The rains come, the castle falls
You lose hope
The soul cries
The fears grow
Life goes on, but through it all
Chorus
Be strong, don't be afraid
You're not alone in this world
Be strong, take courage and fly
'Cause now's the time to stand
Walk in the promised land of life
Be strong
A road ends
A dream dies
You breathe deep
And realize
To press on, you must believe
The Lord knows
The tears dry
You find hope
You live life
You look back, and finally see peace
Chorus
Bridge
Feel the wind blow on your face
Taste the victory of grace
Touch the joy of freedom
Knowing you have overcome...
Chorus
Jag
Oh now's the time to stand
Walk in the promised land of life
Be strong
The Martins's song, "Be Strong," is a reassuring ballad that encourages listeners to keep their heads up through the trials and tribulations of life. The song begins by describing the unpredictability and hardship that come with life, such as losing hope and feeling like your heart breaks. The chorus then offers words of comfort, reminding us that we are not alone in this world and we should be strong and take courage to overcome obstacles.
The second verse expands on this message, saying that while dreams may die and roads may end, we must believe in ourselves and trust in the Lord to carry on. The final chorus emphasizes the importance of standing strong and walking in the “promised land” of life, overcoming obstacles and finding joy in freedom.
One interesting fact about “Be Strong” is that it was written by a trio of successful songwriters: Michael Puryear, Cindy Morgan, and Cindy Lavonne Morgan. The song also became a popular Christian anthem and charted high on multiple gospel music charts. Additionally, the Martins recorded a Spanish version of the song, “Sé Fuerte,” for their Spanish-speaking fans.
Line by Line Meaning
The wind blows
Life is full of unexpected events
The child wakes
Time never stops, no matter how much we want it to
The years go
Time passes by and we can't pause it
The heart breaks
Life can be tough and heartbreaking
The rains come, the castle falls
Unexpected events can cause destruction and chaos in our lives
You lose hope
In times of trouble, we may lose our hope and faith
The soul cries
Our inner selves may suffer and cry out in pain
The fears grow
We may become more fearful and doubtful in times of hardship and uncertainty
The time flies
Time never slows down, even when we want it to
Life goes on, but through it all
Despite all the hardship, life continues for us all
Be strong, don't be afraid
Don't be afraid to face challenges
You're not alone in this world
We have support and help from others
Be strong, take courage and fly
Be brave and don't give up on your dreams
'Cause now's the time to stand
It's time to show our strength and courage
Walk in the promised land of life
Take control of your life and live it to the fullest
Be strong
Keep a positive attitude and stay resilient in tough times
A road ends
Life is full of endings and new beginnings
A dream dies
Dreams may not always come true
You breathe deep
Take a moment to breathe and reflect on your situation
And realize
Realize that life has its ups and downs
To press on, you must believe
Believe in yourself and keep moving forward
The Lord knows
Have faith that God is watching over us
The tears dry
Eventually, the pain will fade away
You find hope
In times of despair, there is always hope for a better future
You live life
Live your life to the fullest and don't take it for granted
You look back, and finally see peace
In hindsight, we may find peace and closure with our past
Feel the wind blow on your face
Embrace the feeling of being alive
Taste the victory of grace
Experience the joy and satisfaction of overcoming difficulty with grace
Touch the joy of freedom
Experience the freedom that comes with overcoming life's challenges
Knowing you have overcome...
Remember that you have overcome challenges in the past and will continue to do so
Be strong
Stay resilient and strong in tough times
Chorus
Repeated reminder of staying strong, courageous and hopeful
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