To Struggle and Claw My Way
The Word Alive Lyrics


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I am not afraid of you
This is your anthem to sing to
"I am not afraid of you."
Be who you are not what they told you

Everybody wants to be on top
Nobody wants to work for anything they've got
Everybody says you are "you're not"
I want you to fight until you're something their not

Even if this ends today
I'd be happy to walk away
Every day I lived a dream
I gave my life meaning

And every day you sing along
Is a day I know I belong
To struggle and claw my way
To find out who I'm not
And every day you sing along
Is a day I know I belong
To struggle and claw my way
To find out who I'm not

If you want to be like me
Look in the mirror and find what you see
Anybody can live their dreams
Be the next you, not me

And every day you sing along
Is a day I know I belong
To struggle and claw my way
To find out who I'm not
And every day you sing along
Is a day I know I belong
To struggle and claw my way
To find out who I'm not

And all they want to hear you say
Is "I surrender"
And all I want to hear you say

Is i am not afraid
Not afraid
I am not afraid
(Not afraid) I'll find my way

And every day you sing along
Is a day I know I belong
To struggle and claw my way
To find out who I'm not
And every day you sing along
Is a day I know I belong




To struggle and claw my way
To find out who I'm not

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "To Struggle and Claw My Way" by The Word Alive speak to the human experience of self-discovery and self-acceptance. The song encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and reject societal pressure to conform. The opening lines, "I am not afraid of you / This is your anthem to sing to / 'I am not afraid of you' / Be who you are not what they told you," set the tone for the rest of the song. The message is clear - don't be afraid to be yourself, even if it goes against the norms set by others.


The chorus emphasizes the struggle that comes with self-discovery, stating, "To struggle and claw my way / To find out who I'm not." The song acknowledges that the journey toward self-discovery can be difficult, but it's necessary to find out who you truly are. The bridge of the song suggests that surrendering to societal pressure is not the answer. Instead, the lyrics encourage listeners to find their own way and be unapologetically themselves.


Overall, "To Struggle and Claw My Way" inspires listeners to embrace individuality and reject societal pressure to conform. It acknowledges that the journey to self-discovery is not easy, but it's crucial to finding true fulfillment in life. The song's powerful message and driving energy make it a standout track on The Word Alive's album.


Line by Line Meaning

I am not afraid of you
This is your anthem to sing to. Be who you are not what they told you


Everybody wants to be on top
Nobody wants to work for anything they've got. Everybody says you are "you're not". I want you to fight until you're something their not


Even if this ends today
I'd be happy to walk away. Every day I lived a dream. I gave my life meaning


And every day you sing along
Is a day I know I belong. To struggle and claw my way to find out who I'm not


If you want to be like me
Look in the mirror and find what you see. Anybody can live their dreams. Be the next you, not me


And all they want to hear you say
"I surrender"


And all I want to hear you say
I am not afraid. Not afraid, I'll find my way




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY JOHN JR. PIZZUTI, DANIEL HARRISON SHAPIRO, LUKE HOLLAND, LUKE DANIEL HOLLAND, TONY PIZZUTI, TYLER SMITH, ZACK HANSEN

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"To Struggle & Claw My Way"

I am not afraid of you
This is your anthem to sing to
I am not afraid of you
Be who you are not what they told you

Everybody wants to be on top
Nobody wants to work for anything they've got
Everybody says you are "you're not"
I want you to fight until you're something their not

Even if this ends today
I'd be happy to walk away
Every day I lived a dream
I gave my life meaning

And every day you sing along
Is a day I know I belong
To struggle and claw my way
To find out who I am not
And every day you sing along
Is a day I know I belong
To struggle and claw my way
To find out who I'm not

If you want to be like me
Look in the mirror and find what you see
Anybody can live their dreams
Be the next you, not me

So sing along
And every day you sing along
Is a day I know I belong
To struggle and claw my way
To find out who I am not
And every day you sing along
Is a day I know I belong
To struggle and claw my way
To find out who I'm not

And all they want to hear you say is "I surrender"
And all I want to hear you say is
I am not afraid
Not afraid
I am not afraid
Not afraid
I'll find my way

And every day you sing along
Is a day I know I belong
To struggle and claw my way
To find out who I am not
And every day you sing along
Is a day I know I belong
To struggle and claw my way
To find out who I'm not



All comments from YouTube:

Devils Student

Probably the best track in the album, mainly due to the more heavier and energetic feel to it compared to the rest of the tracks =P

Steven Z

Exactly!

Daniel Sewell

Listening to this, I can understand why the demo name for it was 'Articuno'. The synth gives me Pokemon feels, have to admit :')

YChiu19

This song has so much energy. Sometimes I just dance alone in my room.

Chris97k

Loving the drums the most on the album :)

christopher kinsey

that reverb on the snare at 0:36 oh made mah nips hard!

Philip Saucier

christopher kinsey hahaha yeahh

hollowed thrones

I was never a HUGE fan of this band but I must admit such an improvement this album is dope!

tristananvilcaster

This is great. Really impressed by the album

YoRHa_Sky

Such an underrated band.

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