My Way or Your Way Your Way's the Highway!
The U.S. Army Airborne & Infantry Lyrics
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Get out of your own way, hey, hey
Love hurts
Now you look out, who's left with no words?
Your heart's a balloon, but then it bursts
It doesn't take a cannon, just a pin
Your skin's not covering
Love has got to fight for its existence
The enemy has armies of assistance
The amorous, the glamorous, the kiss
A fist, listen to this, oh
Get out of your own way, oh, I
Get out of your own way, oh, I
I could sing it to you all night, all night
If I could, I'd make it alright, alright
Nothing's stopping you except what's inside
I can help you, but it's your fight, your fight
Fight back
Don't take it lyin' down, you got to bite back
The face of liberty's starting to crack
She had a plan up until she got smacked in the mouth
And it all went south
Like freedom
The slaves are lookin' for someone to lead them
The master's lookin' for someone to need him
The promised land is there for those who need it most
And Lincoln's ghost said
Get out of your own way, oh, I
Get out of your own way, oh, I
I could sing it to you all night, all night
If I could, I'd make it alright, alright
Nothing's stopping you except what's inside
I can help you, but it's your fight, your fight
Get out of your own way
Get out of your own way
Get out of your own way
Get out of your own way
Get out of your own way
Blessed are the arrogant
For there is the kingdom of their own company
Blessed are the superstars
For the magnificence in their light
We understand better our own insignificance
Blessed are the filthy rich
For you can only truly own what you give away
Like your pain
The U.S. Navy Seals's song "Get Out of My Way" reminds us to overcome obstacles and not get in our own way. The chorus emphasizes this point with repeated, impassioned calls to "Get out of your own way." The following verses describe the difficulties that often arise in relationships or political movements. Love can be painful, and those who oppose progress may be powerful and well-supported. However, the message is clear: we must persist and fight for what we believe in, even if it means standing up against overwhelming forces.
The first verse describes the fragility of love, comparing the heart to a balloon that can be easily popped. The nature of the threat is not physical violence but rather the insecurity and vulnerability that comes with opening oneself up to love. The second verse shifts the focus to political struggles, using the metaphor of "the face of liberty" to represent the ideals of freedom and justice. However, these ideals are under threat from those who oppose them, as represented by the "slaves" who are searching for someone to lead them and the "master" who seeks to maintain his power. The bridge offers a message of hope, reminding us that we can overcome our own limitations and achieve greatness by giving of ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Get out of your own way, hey, hey
Stop hindering yourself from progressing
Get out of your own way, oh, I
I am encouraging you to overcome your obstacles
Love hurts
Love can be painful
Now you look out, who's left with no words?
You may find yourself speechless after being hurt by love
Your heart's a balloon, but then it bursts
Your heart can become tender and vulnerable, but it can also be broken
It doesn't take a cannon, just a pin
It only takes a small thing to cause great pain
Your skin's not covering
You are exposed and vulnerable
And resistance
Refusing to give in or surrender
Love has got to fight for its existence
Love needs to be fought for in order to survive
The enemy has armies of assistance
There are many things working against love
The amorous, the glamorous, the kiss
Love can come in many forms
A fist, listen to this, oh
Even fighting may seem hopeless
I could sing it to you all night, all night
I will persist and continue to encourage you
If I could, I'd make it alright, alright
I wish I could make everything better
Nothing's stopping you except what's inside
The only thing holding you back is your own internal struggles
I can help you, but it's your fight, your fight
I can support you, but ultimately it's up to you to overcome your obstacles
Fight back
Defend yourself and don't give up
Don't take it lyin' down, you got to bite back
Don't submit, fight back with strength and determination
The face of liberty's starting to crack
Freedom is being threatened
She had a plan up until she got smacked in the mouth
Even the best laid plans can be ruined by unexpected obstacles
And it all went south
Things turned for the worse
The slaves are lookin' for someone to lead them
Those oppressed are seeking someone to guide them
The master's lookin' for someone to need him
Those in power seek to be needed
The promised land is there for those who need it most
There is hope for a better future for those who are struggling the most
And Lincoln's ghost said
Even those who have passed have wisdom to share
Get out of your own way
Overcome your own internal obstacles and hindrances
Blessed are the arrogant
Those who are overly self-assured have some advantages
For there is the kingdom of their own company
They have a great sense of self and value their own views
Blessed are the superstars
Celebrities and those in the limelight have many gifts
For the magnificence in their light
The great accomplishments of those who are famous or successful
We understand better our own insignificance
We can recognize our own smallness when compared to these larger-than-life figures
Blessed are the filthy rich
Those with great wealth are lucky
For you can only truly own what you give away
True ownership comes from giving to others
Like your pain
You can only truly possess pain when you understand and give to others
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adam Clayton, Dave Evans, Larry Mullen, Paul David Hewson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Some where theres a mother
She’s crying for her boy
He’s and Airborne Ranger
With his orders to deploy
Don’t you cry for him
He don’t need your sympathy
He’s an airborne ranger
Thats the best that you can be
Some where theres a father
He’s crying for his son
Son’s an airborne ranger
With a war to be won
Don’t you cry for him
He don’t need you sympathy
He’s an airborne ranger
Thats the best that you can be
Some where there’s a sister
She’s crying for her bro
Bro’s an airborne ranger
Thats the only way to go
Don’t you cry for him
He don’t need your sympothy
He’s an airborne ranger
Thats the best that you can be
Some where theres a daughter
Shes crying for her dad
Dad was an airborne ranger
Now he’s just a folded flag
Don’t you cry for him
He wouldn’t want your sympathy
He was an airborne ranger
Thats the best that you could be
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@ww2214
ADDICTED....
@rickypalacios1554
Thank you for making these videos. It beings back a lot memories.
@jvthebeast3492
ok
@thee-influence
I have been looking for some good cadence singers so far your the best one I have found
@austinrezentes0167
This was one of the first cadences our senior drill sergeants taught us
@ixLightYagami
Damn this got me remembering when I was in Basic lol
@AidylasiaFirestar
Me too!
@aubriellelucille1762
same
@discipleofchrist6397
For real me too!!