In May 2006 the long awaited The Tough Alliance - New Waves EP was released on their own label Sincerely Yours. In October 2006 followed their second full length album, 'Escaping Your Ambitions'.
In May 2007, the much anticipated third album 'A New Chance' was released on Sincerely Yours, further developing their charismatic sound of 'The New School' and 'New Waves'; a fusion with their brief exploration of ambient electronica found on Escaping Your Ambitions.
In 2010, Eric Berglund made it clear that The Tough Alliance since 2009 was no more.
Something Special
The Tough Alliance Lyrics
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You're worth something real
You're worth something special
Something real, use it up and wear it out
Not much left to care about work full time to shake the doubts
You should call time out running up and down the block
Hiding from a passive shock easy if you talk the talk if you walk the walk.
You're worth something special something real...
The Tough Alliance's song "Something Special" is a song that emphasizes the value of uniqueness and authenticity. In the opening lines of the song, the singer emphasizes that the person being sung to is worth "something special" and "something real." Throughout the song, there is the suggestion that the person being sung to is capable of achieving great things, but may be held back by doubts and fears. However, the singer advises them to use their potential "up and wear it out" and not let their fears hold them back.
The song talks about the importance of being true to oneself and not simply going through the motions. The lines "Make believe around the clock play your part until you drop easy if you talk the talk if you walk the walk" suggests that it is easy to go through life pretending to be something that you're not, but in the end, this will leave you unfulfilled. The singer encourages the listener not to settle for a life of pretending but to embrace their unique qualities.
Overall, the song is a celebration of the value of individuality and self-worth.
Line by Line Meaning
You're worth something special
You have inherent worth and value.
You're worth something real
Your value is authentic and genuine.
You're worth something special
You are uniquely valuable and important.
Something real, use it up and wear it out
Make the most of your genuine value and live life to the fullest.
Not much left to care about work full time to shake the doubts
There aren't many things worth worrying about, so focus on working hard to overcome your doubts and fears.
You should call time out running up and down the block
Sometimes it's important to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Hiding from a passive shock easy if you talk the talk if you walk the walk.
It's easy to avoid facing discomfort and fear if you can present a confident image to others.
Make believe around the clock play your part until you drop easy if you talk the talk if you walk the walk,
It's easy to keep up a facade of confidence and success, but it's important to remember that it's just a role you're playing.
You're worth something special you're worth something real
Your uniqueness and authenticity are what make you valuable and worthwhile.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERIC BERGLUND, HENNING FURST
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gambling Joker
Long live the Swedish casual scene !
hightimesbruce
Funny how they say they "removed the sample", yet it's still available in this form on Itunes with the original album cover, which they also said to have "removed". The Tough Alliance stood their ground, lol.
djbethell
Please get back together guys. i miss the 'something real' you always conjured up.
EminentKnight
Nature is impartial. Human beings are the exceptions.
thermaidathene
damn this band was cool
ibillabong
I can't believe some of these comments. To think that that opening brought out a rise like that. That's insane. You guys are nuts for hating what others tell you to hate. If you thought before you acted, you would've not voted for Bush to begin with!
SansCalamity
The intro means "In the Name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Compassionate" Which is said "Bism Allah Al Rahman Al Raheem"
Melissa Robinson
i like a lot!
HonusToThe5
We've got our own Jihad if you know what I mean . . .
Nunya Biznis
You told us buddy!!!