Determination
Tragic Hero Lyrics


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That's called determination
You ain't that far away
Don't doubt your making
You ain't gotta life to waste
That's called determination

Getting older,
Never thought that I'd finally pop off
Little Colder
Walking water with socks off
Back still three years pick it up where it dropped off
I'm on it
No wealthy opponent
Back when I used to be homeless
Used to wanna trap and get trapped
And get attached myself to the cobweb in the corner
But I know better
I think so
Words sound better when I blink slow
Feet on water better sink slow
Front in back when the wind blow
No man is an Island
The silence of the Lamb
We're desinged from a pilot
With a diamonds in divine God
Pricked with a Nine Inch nail
Then stiched with a Nylon string
What today gon bring
Will my heart in my hand
Giving up on giving up
Picking up bones that I'm diggin up
And I know I'm no King
Ok last year almost got divorced
Lost some friends and got no remorse.
Swear I'm always tryin to help somebody
But always end up getting no support
Last one to get picked first one to score
Same shirt every day back in the drawer
Now I give my son everything that I can
With knives that I'm throwing like an anchor to shore
And that's why I've been on the run
And my chances were five to none
Blowing smoke and not trying lungs

Wharlt I'm running to and not running from and that's that

That's called determination
You ain't that far away
Don't doubt your making

You ain't gotta life to waist
That's called determination

Last call for termination
Turn your life round and turn me up
Turn your lights down and turn me up
Up some more cause I finally trust
I feel the flow
The furnace is in me
God why you wanna go send me
I feel righteous anger with the mightless samson
Telling any enemy to come and befriend me
I'm in deep water
Walking on the ocean floor
Seen it in a dream last night, seen a man telling me thats what I'm supposed to do
Live in the age of the don't you know
So don't you know your destiny is desperately depending on the breath you breathe

You best believe
Your every word is special seed of life and death
I told the man my life is blessed

Hey World (hey world, hey world, hey world)
You never take away my pearls
You never tell me who I am
I put my life up in his hands

When I'm on stage its traffic Jam
Ima tell them where to go
Give me the fire shut up in my bones
Till I cry in crown in and my rrobe
Tell them what Grammie say about the amazing grace that saves the safest place for my soul

It's in your ears, hear that cry
Have no fear, cause I won't die
I know God and I know Time
That don't weigh when it amounts to your wings to fly
And that's called determination

That's called determination
You ain't that far away
Don't doubt your making




You ain't gotta life to waste
That's called determination

Overall Meaning

In Tragic Hero's song Determination, the lyrics talk about perseverance and the determination to achieve success. The artist reflects on his past struggles, including being homeless and wanting to trap and get trapped, but he has risen above it all through determination. He also acknowledges his mistakes and losses, but he refuses to give up and keeps pushing forward. The chorus emphasizes that determination is key to success, urging the listener not to doubt their potential and to make the most out of their life.


The artist also references his faith and belief in God, saying that he feels the furnace in him and that he knows his destiny depends on the breath he breathes. He also mentions the importance of every word spoken, as they can be seeds of life or death. The song ends with a message of hope and belief in oneself, promising that determination will lead to success and a fulfilled life.


Overall, the lyrics of Determination provide a powerful message about overcoming struggles and persevering through determination. It encourages the listener to believe in themselves and their potential while acknowledging the challenges that may come their way.


Line by Line Meaning

That's called determination
The quality of being determined in the pursuit of a goal.


You ain't that far away
You are close to achieving your goals.


Don't doubt your making
Have confidence in your abilities to achieve your goals.


You ain't gotta life to waste
You only have one life, and should make the most of it.


Getting older,
Growing older and wiser.


Never thought that I'd finally pop off
Did not expect to achieve success.


Little Colder
Feeling more distant and disconnected from others.


Walking water with socks off
Taking risks and stepping out of one's comfort zone.


Back still three years pick it up where it dropped off
Resuming progress after a setback or hiatus.


I'm on it
Determined to succeed.


No wealthy opponent
No one is too rich or powerful to be overcome.


Back when I used to be homeless
Previously experienced homelessness.


Used to wanna trap and get trapped
Previously desired to engage in unlawful activities and would have been trapped by them.


And get attached myself to the cobweb in the corner
Previously became stuck in unproductive or unhealthy patterns.


But I know better
Now possess greater knowledge and wisdom.


I think so
Am reasonably confident in my understanding of things.


Words sound better when I blink slow
Taking time to reflect and think before speaking.


Feet on water better sink slow
Moving slowly and cautiously when in unfamiliar or challenging situations.


Front in back when the wind blow
Adapting to changing circumstances and situations.


No man is an Island
No one is completely independent from others.


The silence of the Lamb
One can gain wisdom from listening and observing, rather than always being vocal.


We're designed from a pilot
Created with intention and purpose, as a pilot designs a plane.


With a diamonds in divine God
With divine qualities and attributes.


Pricked with a Nine Inch nail
Enduring great pain and suffering.


Then stiched with a Nylon string
Repaired and made whole again.


What today gon bring
Uncertainty about what the future may hold.


Will my heart in my hand
Embarking on a journey with confidence and passion.


Giving up on giving up
Refusing to give up despite obstacles and setbacks.


Picking up bones that I'm diggin up
Confronting and addressing past mistakes and regrets.


And I know I'm no King
Recognizing one's limitations and weaknesses.


Ok last year almost got divorced
Experienced marital difficulties and almost ended the relationship.


Lost some friends and got no remorse.
Experienced loss and feels no regret for letting go of unhealthy relationships.


Swear I'm always tryin to help somebody
Desires to be of service and support to others.


But always end up getting no support
Feels unsupported and unappreciated for efforts to help others.


Last one to get picked first one to score
Historically overlooked or undervalued, but eventually achieves success.


Same shirt every day back in the drawer
Lacks material possessions and is content with simple, basic necessities.


Now I give my son everything that I can
Desires to provide the best for one's child.


With knives that I'm throwing like an anchor to shore
Taking risks and making sacrifices for the benefit of others and for personal growth.


And my chances were five to none
Had very little chance of success.


Blowing smoke and not trying lungs
Making excuses and not putting forth effort.


Wharlt I'm running to and not running from and that's that
Determined to move towards one's goals and desires, without running from problems or challenges.


Last call for termination
The final opportunity to end negative patterns and behaviors.


Turn your life round and turn me up
Change your situation for the better and listen to this motivational message.


Up some more cause I finally trust
Gaining confidence and believe in oneself.


I feel the flow
Experiencing inspiration and creativity.


The furnace is in me
Burning with passion, drive and determination.


God why you wanna go send me
Questioning why God has given a particular path or task.


I feel righteous anger with the mightless samson
Feeling great indignation and anger at unjust situations or behavior.


Telling any enemy to come and befriend me
Overcoming fear and welcoming challenges to become stronger and better.


I'm in deep water
Navigating difficult and challenging situations.


Walking on the ocean floor
Achieving great success in challenging and unpredictable circumstances.


Seen it in a dream last night, seen a man telling me thats what I'm supposed to do
Having a clear and vivid vision or purpose for one's life.


Live in the age of the don't you know
Living in a time when people are resistant to change and new ideas.


So don't you know your destiny is desperately depending on the breath you breathe
One's future is intricately tied to the choices they make and the way they live their life.


You best believe
Be confident and certain in one's abilities and potential.


Your every word is special seed of life and death
One's words can have a profound impact on those around them, for better or worse.


I told the man my life is blessed
Grateful and appreciative of one's life and experiences.


Hey World (hey world, hey world, hey world)
Addressing the world and society as a whole.


You never take away my pearls
Refusing to allow external factors to diminish or reduce one's value or worth.


You never tell me who I am
Refusing to allow others to define or limit one's identity or potential.


I put my life up in his hands
Surrendering control and trusting in a higher power or purpose.


When I'm on stage its traffic Jam
Performing with great energy and passion, captivating the audience's attention.


Ima tell them where to go
Delivering an empowering and uplifting message to listeners.


Give me the fire shut up in my bones
Desiring to feel passionate and alive, and to inspire others.


Till I cry in crown in and my rrobe
Experiencing great joy and celebration.


Tell them what Grammie say about the amazing grace that saves the safest place for my soul
Sharing wisdom and values passed down from elders or mentors.


It's in your ears, hear that cry
Listening to one's inner voice or calling.


Have no fear, cause I won't die
Overcoming fear and resistance, knowing that one can survive and thrive.


I know God and I know Time
Trusting in a higher power and in the passage of time to bring healing and purpose.


That don't weigh when it amounts to your wings to fly
Despite challenges and fears, one has the ability to soar and achieve great things.




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