Too Strong
Whinnie Williams Lyrics
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But you're breaking my heart
You smile for the camera
While you're falling apart
Drowning your sorrows
But they'll learn how to swim
Deals with the devil
Daddy you tried to be fearless
Daddy you tried to be strong
But still you keep your head up high
Trying to do the things that a good man should
Oh you've been too strong for too long
You've been too strong for too long
Drop that stiff upper lip, go on loosen your grip
Baby come on let me in
Fack what they told ya
Cry a river for me, yeah
Put down your sword love
Wear your heart on your sleeve
Daddy you tried to be fearless
Daddy you tried to be strong
But still you keep your head up high
Trying to do the things that a good man should
Oh you've been too strong for too long
You've been too strong for too long
Drop that stiff upper lip, go on loosen your grip
Baby come on let me in
Oh you've been too strong for too long
You've been too strong for too long
You've got clouds in your sky, and I'll share yours with mine
Baby come on let me in
Fist fights late nights
Trying hard to fill whats in your heart
And running and hiding
From your shadow gets tiring
But still
You keep your head up high
Trying to do the things that a good man should
Oh you've been too strong for too long
You've been too strong for too long
Drop that stiff upper lip, go on loosen your grip
Baby come on let me in
Oh you've been too strong for too long
You've been too strong for too long
You've got clouds in your sky, and I'll share yours with mine
Baby come on let me in
Whinnie Williams's song "Too Strong" depicts a complicated and emotional relationship between a father and a daughter. The lyrics suggest that the father is a good man who tries to be strong and fearless, but he is struggling internally and hiding his emotions. He may be dealing with addictive and self-destructive behaviors, as referenced in the lines "drowning your sorrows" and "deals with the devil." Despite his struggles, he keeps his head up high and tries to do the right thing.
The daughter expresses her concern over her father's well-being and the toll his behaviors are taking on their relationship. She pleads with him to drop his guard and let her in, encouraging him to cry and be vulnerable. The repetition of the phrase "you've been too strong for too long" emphasizes the daughter's message that it's okay to show weakness and ask for help, as trying to keep everything inside can cause more harm than good.
Overall, "Too Strong" is a poignant and heartfelt song that touches upon themes of family, addiction, and mental health. It encourages vulnerability and openness, recognizing that it's not weak to show emotions and ask for support.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh you're a good man
Addressing a man as a good person
But you're breaking my heart
His actions are causing her great pain
You smile for the camera
He can hide his pain from others
While you're falling apart
He's internally struggling
Drowning your sorrows
He's using unhealthy coping mechanisms
But they'll learn how to swim
His problems will eventually be resolved
Deals with the devil
He's making bad choices
You know you'll never win
He's engaging in a losing battle
Daddy you tried to be fearless
Addressing the man as her father and acknowledging his efforts
Daddy you tried to be strong
Addressing the man as her father and acknowledging his efforts
But still you keep your head up high
He maintains his composure despite the hardships
Trying to do the things that a good man should
He's adhering to his own moral code
Oh you've been too strong for too long
Addressing the man, she expresses that his strength has lasted too long
Drop that stiff upper lip, go on loosen your grip
She wants him to show his true emotions
Baby come on let me in
She wants to support him
Fack what they told ya
Disregard the negative influence of others
Cry a river for me, yeah
She wants to understand and empathize
Put down your sword love
Stop fighting and show vulnerability
Wear your heart on your sleeve
Show your emotions openly
Fist fights late nights
He's struggling internally and externally
Trying hard to fill whats in your heart
He's seeking fulfillment
And running and hiding
He's avoiding his problems
From your shadow gets tiring
Avoiding his issues is exhausting
But still
Despite the hardships
You keep your head up high
He maintains his composure
Oh you've been too strong for too long
Addressing the man, she expresses that his strength has lasted too long
You've got clouds in your sky, and I'll share yours with mine
She wants to help him with his struggles
Baby come on let me in
She wants to support him
Contributed by Ellie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.