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First things first
I'ma say all the words inside my head
I'm fired up and tired of the way that things have been, oh ooh
The way that things have been, oh ooh
Second thing second
Don't you tell me what you think that I can be
I'm the one at the sail, I'm the master of my sea, oh ooh
The master of my sea, oh ooh

I was broken from a young age
Taking my sulking to the masses
Write down my poems for the few
That looked at me, took to me, shook to me, feeling me
Singing from heartache from the pain
Taking my message from the veins
Speaking my lesson from the brain
Seeing the beauty through the

You made me a, you made me a believer, believer
(Pain, pain)
You break me down, you build me up, believer, believer
(Pain)
Oh let the bullets fly, oh let them rain
My life, my love, my drive, it came from
(Pain)
You made me a, you made me a believer, believer

Third things third
Send a prayer to the ones up above
All the hate that you've heard has
turned your spirit to a dove, oh ooh
Your spirit up above, oh ooh

I was choking in the crowd
Building my rain up in the cloud
Falling like ashes to the ground
Hoping my feelings, they would drown
But they never did, ever lived, ebbing and flowing
Inhibited, limited
'Til it broke up and it rained down
It rained down, like

You made me a, you made me a believer, believer
(Pain, pain)
You break me down, you built me up, believer, believer
(Pain)
I let the bullets fly, oh let them rain
My life, my love, my drive, it came from
(Pain)
You made me a, you made me a believer, believer

Last things last
By the grace of the fire and the flames
You're the face of the future, the blood in my veins, oh ooh
The blood in my veins, oh ooh
But they never did, ever lived, ebbing and flowing
Inhibited, limited
'Til it broke up and it rained down
It rained down, like

You made me a, you made me a believer, believer
(Pain, pain)
You break me down, you built me up, believer, believer
(Pain)
I let the bullets fly, oh let them rain
My life, my love, my drive, it came from




(Pain)
You made me a, you made me a believer, believer

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to this song capture a sense of inner turmoil and struggle, with the singer declaring their independence and defiance in the face of adversity. The first two stanzas declare the singer's determination to express themselves despite any opposition or doubt from others, asserting their own agency and autonomy. In the third verse, the singer turns to a more spiritual element, sending a prayer to the heavens and suggesting that even the most difficult and hurtful experiences can help shape and transform us into something greater.


The chorus speaks to the pain and difficulty that the singer has gone through, but also to the transformative power of this pain. The repeated refrain of "you made me a believer" suggests that the trials and challenges in the singer's life have ultimately led them to a sense of greater purpose and meaning. Through the pain and struggles, they have been broken down, but also built up into a stronger and more resilient person.


Overall, the song can be interpreted as a message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. While the lyrics may be drawn from personal experiences, they also resonate with anyone who has ever had to overcome great obstacles and come out on the other side a better person.


Line by Line Meaning

First things first I'ma say all the words inside my head I'm fired up and tired of the way that things have been, oh ooh The way that things have been, oh ooh
I am going to speak my mind; I am passionate and fed up with the current state of things, yearning for change.


Second thing second Don't you tell me what you think that I can be I'm the one at the sail, I'm the master of my sea, oh ooh The master of my sea, oh ooh
Do not limit my potential; I am in control of my destiny, navigating my own path through life.


I was broken from a young age Taking my sulking to the masses Write down my poems for the few That looked at me, took to me, shook to me, feeling me Singing from heartache from the pain Taking my message from the veins Speaking my lesson from the brain Seeing the beauty through the
My pain and sadness inspired my poetry, which connected with a few understanding individuals and allowed me to express my beliefs and lessons learned through my experiences.


You made me a, you made me a believer, believer (Pain, pain) You break me down, you build me up, believer, believer (Pain) Oh let the bullets fly, oh let them rain My life, my love, my drive, it came from (Pain) You made me a, you made me a believer, believer
Despite the pain you put me through, you helped me become a stronger person by tearing me down and rebuilding me, forming the foundation of my passion, determination, and purpose.


Third things third Send a prayer to the ones up above All the hate that you've heard has turned your spirit to a dove, oh ooh Your spirit up above, oh ooh
Let us pray to the higher powers to heal the hate that has been spread; it has the power to transform us into peaceful, gentle souls.


I was choking in the crowd Building my rain up in the cloud Falling like ashes to the ground Hoping my feelings, they would drown But they never did, ever lived, ebbing and flowing Inhibited, limited 'Til it broke up and it rained down It rained down, like
I felt suffocated by the masses, my emotions bottled up and ready to explode, but they never disappeared or faded, instead they grew and burst forth like the rain.


Last things last By the grace of the fire and the flames You're the face of the future, the blood in my veins, oh ooh The blood in my veins, oh ooh But they never did, ever lived, ebbing and flowing Inhibited, limited 'Til it broke up and it rained down It rained down, like
You are the source of my passion and motivation, the energy that drives me forward, and without you, I could not exist or overcome the obstacles that have inhibited me.




Writer(s): CORDOZAR CALVIN BROADUS, ANDRE ROMELL YOUNG, DAWAUN W. PARKER, JASON P. D. BOYD, MARK CHRISTOPHER BATSON, TRACY LYNN CURRY

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@ramonmex1

Just to help everybody to know who is who... here's the COMPLETE list in order of appearance:

1. Regina Wilson - NY Firefighter (USA🇺🇸)
2. Angélique Kidjo - Singer (Benin🇧🇯)
3. Cody Simpson - Singer (Australia🇦🇺)
4. Bloom Twins - Singers (Ukraine🇺🇦)
5. Bill Kaulitz & Sigrid Agren - Singer (Germany🇩🇪) / Model (France🇫🇷)
6. Danny O'Donoghue & Roarke - Singer (Ireland🇮🇪) / Singer (USA🇺🇸)
7. Neymar Jr - Footballer (Brazil🇧🇷), Khaled Abol Naga - Actor (Egypt🇪🇬) & Sara - Sign language interpreter (Bulgaria🇧🇬)
8. Idris Elba - Actor (United Kingdom🇬🇧), Kate Nauta - Model (USA🇺🇸), Jenny Bapst - Singer (France🇫🇷), Francois Alexander - Singer (USA🇺🇸), Samantha Rex - Singer and model (USA🇺🇸), Lance Bass - Singer (USA🇺🇸) & Dash Mihok - Actor (USA🇺🇸)
9. Priyanka Chopra & Suki Waterhouse - Singer and actress (India🇮🇳) / Model and actress (United Kingdom🇬🇧)
10. Craig David & Nicole Scherzinger - Singer (United Kingdom🇬🇧) / Singer (USA🇺🇸)
11. Daniela Mercury - Singer (Brazil🇧🇷)
12. Zelda Williams & Joan Sebastian - Actress (USA🇺🇸) / Singer and composer (Mexico🇲🇽)
13. Puffy AmiYumi - Singers (Japan🇯🇵)
14. Nasri Atweh & María Gabriela de Faría - Singer (Canada🇨🇦) / Actress and singer (Venezuela🇻🇪)
15. Ban Ki Moon & Professional Performing Arts School Choir Members - UN Secretary General (South Korea🇰🇷) / School Choir (USA🇺🇸)
16. Family School Students - International Students (NYC based🇺🇸)
17. David Guetta - Music Producer/DJ (France🇫🇷)
18. Courtney Cox & Coco Arquette - Actress & daughter (USA🇺🇸)
19. Doni & Akai Floyd - Mother & daughter (USA🇺🇸)
20. Pau Gasol - Basketball player (Spain🇪🇸)
21. David Arquette - Actor (USA🇺🇸), Melissa Etheridge - Singer (USA🇺🇸), Isaiah Mustafa - Actor (USA🇺🇸) & Scott Foley - Actor (USA🇺🇸)
Bo Koehler - Model (Netherlands🇳🇱), Callan McAuliffe - Actor (Australia🇦🇺), Yuna Kim - Figure skater (South Korea🇰🇷) & Bianca Yuzon - Singer (Philippines🇵🇭)
22. Justin Bartha & Asa Bartha - Actor & daughter (USA🇺🇸)
23. Eric Christian Olsen & Antonella Barba - Actor (USA🇺🇸) / Singer (USA🇺🇸)
24. Jamaican Children (Jamaica, of course🇯🇲)
25. Rumer Willis - Actress and singer (USA🇺🇸)
26. Katy Perry - Singer (USA🇺🇸)
27. Sonu Nigam - Singer (India🇮🇳), Rebecca da Costa - Actress (Brazil🇧🇷) & Seth Green - Actor (USA🇺🇸)
28. Adam Lambert - Singer (USA🇺🇸)
29. Butch Vig - Music Producer (USA🇺🇸), Antonique Smith - Actress (USA🇺🇸), Eden Espinosa - Singer (USA🇺🇸), David Broza - Singer (Israel🇮🇱) & Joshua Henry - Singer (Canada🇨🇦)
30. will.i.am - Musician (USA🇺🇸)
31. Cambodian children (Cambodia, of course🇰🇭)
32. University of Wisconsin Badger Band (USA🇺🇸)
33. Taye Diggs - Actor (USA🇺🇸), Patricia Arquette & Harlow Jane - Actress & daughter (USA🇺🇸), Ben Barnes - Actor (United Kingdom🇬🇧) & Eric Benét - Singer (USA🇺🇸)
34. Sam Martin & Dianna Agron - Singer (USA🇺🇸) / Actress (USA🇺🇸)
36. Sunidhi Chauhan - Singer (India🇮🇳), Anthony Lake - Executive Director of UNICEF (USA🇺🇸) & Segal+Purcell Children, Polyphony Quartet (cannot find info🇺🇳)
37. Nina Dobrev - Actress (Bulgaria🇧🇬), Julian Morris - Actor (United Kingdom🇬🇧), Poe - Singer (USA🇺🇸), Sanaa Lathan - Actress (USA🇺🇸) & Amy Brenneman - Actress (USA🇺🇸)
38. Trevor Jackson & Namibian Children - Singer (USA🇺🇸) / Students (Namibia🇳🇦)
39. Samantha Cristoforetti - Astronaut (Italy🇮🇹)
40. Professional Performing Arts School Choir Members - School Choir (USA🇺🇸)
41. Yoko Ono & John Lennon - Artist (Japan🇯🇵) / Musician (United Kingdom🇬🇧)

Well, it may be confusing but I hope it helps you recognize everyone. Thank you all and greetings from Mexico ! :) 🇲🇽



@the-o-kool

何故だろう
温かく
悲しく
涙が出てくる
でも今の戦争を思うと怒りも出てくる
何故だろう
皆がこのメッセージを心に受けとめれば
きっといい世の中になるのに
何故だろう
自分の無力さにも落ち込む
不思議な曲だ



@anonymoususer8446

(Thanks to Ramon Jimenez3 for the list)1. Regina Wilson - NY Firefighter (USA) - 0:09 - 0:13
2. Angélique Kidjo - Singer (Benin) - 0:14 - 0:19
3. Cody Simpson - Singer (Australia) - 0:20 - 0:22
4. Bloom Twins - Singers (Ukraine) - 0:23 - 0:25
5. Bill Kaulitz & Sigrid Agren - Singer (Germany) / Model (France) - 0:26 - 0:31
6. Danny O'Donoghue & Roarke - Singer (Ireland) / Singer (USA) - 0:32 - 0:38
7. Neymar Jr - Footballer (Brazil), Khaled Abol Naga - Actor (Egypt) & Girl - Sign language interpreter (Bulgaria) - 0:45 - 0:47
8. Idris Elba - Actor (United Kingdom), Kate Nauta - Model (USA), Jenny Bapst - Singer (France), Francois Alexander - Singer (USA), Samantha Rex - Singer and model (USA), Lance Bass - Singer (USA) & Dash Mihok - Actor (USA)  - 0:48 - 0:51
9. Priyanka Chopra & Suki Waterhouse - Singer and actress (India) / Model and actress (United Kingdom) - 0:52 - 0:54
10. Craig David & Nicole Scherzinger - Singer (United Kingdom) / Singer (USA) -
11. Daniela Mercury - Singer (Brazil)
12. Zelda Williams & Joan Sebastian - Actress (USA) / Singer and composer (Mexico)
13. Puffy AmiYumi - Singers (Japan)
14. Nasri Atweh & María Gabriela de Faría - Singer (Canada) / Actress and singer (Venezuela)
15. Ban Ki Moon & Professional Performing Arts School Choir Members - UN Secretary General (South Korea) / School Choir (USA)
16. Family School Students - International Students (NYC based)
17. David Guetta - Music Producer/DJ (France)
18. Courtney Cox & Coco Arquette - Actress & daughter (USA)
19. Doni & Akai Floyd - Mother & daughter (USA)
20. Pau Gasol - Basketball player (Spain)
21. David Arquette - Actor (USA), Melissa Etheridge - Singer (USA), Isaiah Mustafa - Actor (USA) & Scott Foley - Actor (USA)
Bo Koehler - Model (Netherlands), Callan McAuliffe - Actor (Australia), Yuna Kim - Figure skater (South Korea) & Bianca Yuzon - Singer (Philippines)
22. Justin Bartha & Asa Bartha - Actor & daughter (USA)
23. Eric Christian Olsen & Antonella Barba - Actor (USA) / Singer (USA)
24. Jamaican Children (Jamaica, of course)
25. Rumer Willis - Actress and singer (USA)
26. Katy Perry - Singer (USA)
27. Sonu Nigam - Singer (India), Rebecca da Costa - Actress (Brazil) & Seth Green - Actor (USA)
28. Adam Lambert - Singer (USA)
29. Butch Vig - Music Producer (USA), Antonique Smith - Actress (USA), Eden Espinosa - Singer (USA), David Broza - Singer (Israel) & Joshua Henry - Singer (Canada)
30. will.i.am - Musician (USA)
31. Cambodian children (Cambodia, of course)
32. University of Wisconsin Badger Band (USA)
33. Taye Diggs - Actor (USA), Patricia Arquette & Harlow Jane - Actress & daughter (USA), Ben Barnes - Actor (United Kingdom) & Eric Benét - Singer (USA)
34. Sam Martin & Dianna Agron - Singer (USA) / Actress (USA)
36. Sunidhi Chauhan - Singer (India), Anthony Lake - Executive Director of UNICEF (USA) & Segal+Purcell Children, Polyphony Quartet (cannot find info)
37. Nina Dobrev - Actress (Bulgaria), Julian Morris - Actor (United Kingdom), Poe - Singer (USA), Sanaa Lathan - Actress (USA) & Amy Brenneman - Actress (USA)
38. Trevor Jackson & Namibian Children - Singer (USA) / Students (Namibia)
39. Samantha Cristoforetti - Astronaut (Italy)
40. Professional Performing Arts School Choir Members - School Choir (USA)
41. Yoko Ono & John Lennon - Artist (Japan) / Musician (United Kingdom)(will continue later lol)



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All of them sang very well, but that guy with the glasses (0:40) is absolutely the best one

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