Sink or Swim
Uncharted Shores Lyrics
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It is Sink or Swim
Give it all you got
Cuz it's do or die tonight
If you're holding back
And now the stars align
to show you where I lost my mind
It's not like you to run away
Now, who you are
We will carry on
We're so close now
Now looking down, with only one way left to go
We're reaching for the sky
Yeah, we'll carry on
Nothing you say can stop us now
Your words won't bring us down
We know who we are
We'll carry on
Why do the rich like to step on the poor?
They have it all, yet they still want more, oh yeah
How can they sleep at night,
say the things they say, ruin decent people's lives?
I can't take this anymore
We'll show them we are so much more
Try and take our name
We won't fall without a fight
We will carry on
We're so close now
Now looking down, with only one way left to go
We're reaching for the sky
Yeah, we'll carry on
Nothing you say can stop us now
Yor words won't bring us down
We know who we are
We'll carry on
We will carry on
We're so close now
Now looking down, with only one way left to go
We're reaching for the sky
Yeah, we'll carry on
Nothing you say can stop us now
Your words won't bring us down
We know who we are
We'll carry on
The lyrics to Uncharted Shores' song "Sink or Swim" exude a sense of perseverance and determination amidst obstacles and opposition. The song calls for giving everything and putting all efforts towards achieving success, with the choice being to either sink or swim. The message of the song is to not let anyone's words bring you down and to know who you are and carry on.
The second verse of the song shifts the focus to the issue of class inequality, questioning why the rich step on the poor and ruin the lives of decent people. It expresses frustration at the unfairness of this system and the desire to rise above it.
The chorus repeats the message of carrying on and not letting anyone's words stop you, with an added emphasis on the idea that the band knows who they are and will stay strong.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to persevere in the face of adversity and to hold onto their identity and beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
Within
Deep inside, in our hearts and minds
It is Sink or Swim
We are facing a pivotal moment where we either sink or swim - succeed or fail
Give it all you got
Put forth all your effort and strength
Cuz it's do or die tonight
This is a critical moment where our actions can determine life or death
If you're holding back
If you are hesitating or not fully committed
And now the stars align
Everything seems to be coming together and falling into place
to show you where I lost my mind
So that we can reflect and learn from past mistakes and missteps
It's not like you to run away
We are not typically ones to retreat or give up
But it's better off that way
It is for the best, even if it is difficult or painful
Now, who you are
Our true character and identity
We will carry on
We will persevere and continue forward
We're so close now
We are near achieving our goals
Now looking down, with only one way left to go
We are at a crossroads with only one viable option remaining
We're reaching for the sky
We are striving for great success and accomplishment
Yeah, we'll carry on
We will keep going, no matter what
Nothing you say can stop us now
External negativity or discouragement will not deter us
Your words won't bring us down
We are resilient and steadfast in the face of criticism
We know who we are
We have a clear sense of our own identity and purpose
Why do the rich like to step on the poor?
A rhetorical question about societal inequality and injustice
They have it all, yet they still want more, oh yeah
The privileged continue to seek more, even at the expense of others
How can they sleep at night,
A commentary on the moral implications of their actions
say the things they say, ruin decent people's lives?
Their words and behaviors cause harm and damage to innocent people
I can't take this anymore
A feeling of overwhelm and frustration
We'll show them we are so much more
We will demonstrate our worth and value, despite their attempts to diminish us
Try and take our name
Their efforts to tarnish our reputation and character will not succeed
We won't fall without a fight
We will resist and struggle against their oppression and subjugation
Contributed by Mateo L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
rawrtracyrawr
I saw you guys in concert today, and you guys are amazing <3 So much better than the UK 1D, may I say, in the most respectful manner possible. (: Thank you for performing today!
ZweetDani
I'm making it my goal to listen to all of you guyes songs before Monday when u guys comes to SBHS, so far I'm loving what I'm hearing! I love this!:)
Owlsparks' The Owl's Nest
I like the US 1D more but the UK one is still awesome
Coco Ginez
I love this sooong
Dan OLeary
Thank you Mohammed for keeping my sons dream alive, we have been buried by the money. Sean has such great talent. Keep it up Bud.
Kartya
I'm a big 1D UK fan, but I very much like this song. I wish you had the lyrics up for it, I can't quite catch the first few words and I want to know what they are. It's is a great song but One Direction UK Stole My Heart.
Emily
I love the us and uk one direction:D
DarthWhookie
This 1D seems to have a meaning. Don't get me wrong, I love UK, but this US one has always made me feel better. The UK one use to make me feel that way but not they're mostly about how hot and good kissers, and to give in to them. Drifting down the usual boy-band way.
Scott Craker
This song is about One Direction UK omg! This is why I love one direction uk better cuz they haven't said anything about us1D and also their hotter!
skyheart7770
Wow. WAY better than the other One Direction.