The Strive is a group of five individuals from Kansas City, Missouri who "s… Read Full Bio ↴The Strive is a group of five individuals from Kansas City, Missouri who "strive" to make music to their best potential. Combining complex ideas of the rock genre while staying true to their pop punk roots, The Strive writes music to reach out to their listeners spreading a message of positivity and hope in a time when people dwell on negativity. The Strive is best known for their energetic live shows as well as connecting with their audience in a way that is passionate and one of a kind. For fans of Cartel, Paramore, A Day To Remember, Mayday Parade, New Found Glory, and Go Radio, The Strive is definitely a band to check out.

Patience
The Strive Lyrics

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My finger prints have covered every inch of this town
But now they're trying to sell me out
Regrets and doubts in my concious are over in time
Because this life is too much fun
So where is the evidence
That could put me behind bars
And where is the relevence to who we are
If you've got the time then I've got the patience

Stay safe stay strong
If you've got the time then I've got the patience
Hold on for your life
Hold on for your life
Couldn't afford a dollar short as I was sitting on that plane
I started thinking of those teachers in high school they drove me insane
Saying be who you wanna be
Because your future is so bright
And just between you and me they were right
If you've got the time then I've got the patience
Stay safe stay strong
If you've got the time then I've got the patience
Hold on for your life
Hold on for your life
For every mistake that I made
I found another reason to stay
I left my doubts aboard that plane
They've got me singing like
If you've got the time then I've got the patience
Stay safe stay strong
If you've got the time then I've got the patience
Hold on for your life
Time to learn
Time to live
You know what they say you only get what you give
If you've got the patience I've got the time I've got the time I've got the time
If you've got the patience

Hold on hold on
If you could just hold on

Overall Meaning

The song "Patience" by The Strive is about overcoming self-doubt and persevering towards your goals. The lyrics "my fingerprints have covered every inch of this town but now they're trying to sell me out" allude to the idea that the singer has made a name for themselves in their community, but they feel like they're being betrayed. The line "regrets and doubts in my conscious are over in time because this life is too much fun" suggests that the singer has experienced moments of self-doubt and regret, but they have learned to move past those negative feelings and enjoy life.

The chorus is a message of hope and perseverance; "if you've got the time then I've got the patience, hold on for your life," encourages listeners to keep pushing towards their goals and to not give up. The lines, "couldn't afford a dollar short as I was sitting on that plane, I started thinking of those teachers in high school they drove me insane," hint at the idea that the singer has faced financial struggles, but they were inspired by their teachers to pursue their dreams and work hard.

Line by Line Meaning

My finger prints have covered every inch of this town
I've been around this town so often that I've left my fingerprints everywhere.

But now they're trying to sell me out
But now someone is trying to betray me despite my familiarity with this town.

Regrets and doubts in my concious are over in time
With the passage of time, my regrets and doubts fade away from my mind.

Because this life is too much fun
As life is too enjoyable, it helps me forget about the negative aspects.

So where is the evidence
I'm questioning and asking where's the evidence that can prove my guilt.

That could put me behind bars
That can put me in jail.

And where is the relevence to who we are
Also, how is this evidence relevant to our identity and personality?

If you've got the time then I've got the patience
If you need more time, I am willing to wait for you to sort things out.

Stay safe stay strong
Stay cautious and resilient in this critical situation.

Hold on for your life
Hang in there and don't lose hope, even if it's a matter of life and death.

Couldn't afford a dollar short as I was sitting on that plane
I was very close to missing my flight as I was short by a dollar.

I started thinking of those teachers in high school they drove me insane
I recollected how some of my high school teachers would drive me crazy.

Saying be who you wanna be
They urged us to follow our dreams and become whatever we wanted to be.

Because your future is so bright
Our future is promising and we can achieve our dreams if we persistently work towards it.

And just between you and me they were right
I agree with them, and their advice was spot on.

For every mistake that I made
I have made some wrong decisions and errors in my life.

I found another reason to stay
But I also found another motivation to keep going in life.

I left my doubts aboard that plane
I got rid of my uncertainties and insecurities while on the plane.

They've got me singing like
I am now feeling so relieved and light-hearted, that it's as if I am singing.

Time to learn
It's the right time to gain knowledge and education.

Time to live
It's also the perfect time to enjoy life and live to the fullest.

You know what they say you only get what you give
As they say, you only receive the same amount of effort and kindness that you put in.

If you've got the patience I've got the time I've got the time I've got the time
If you need me to listen, I am willing to give you all the time you need.

If you've got the patience
As long as you have the patience to deal with the situation, I am here to assist you.

Hold on hold on
Keep holding on tightly and don't let go, even if it's difficult.

Contributed by Jasmine R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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