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Strength of the Mind Lyrics
Looking back on the life that I've lived, what I leave behind
Mistakes and memories serve to remind, they serve me to remind
The reflection staring back from the mirror no longer looks like me
Strength of the mind
To fight what's inside, it takes strength of the mind
Before I lose control
[*Chorus*]
Who can raise you from the fall and save you? Only you
Who can take the pain away and change you? Only you
A thousand miles between this never ending feeling
Just looking for something more, searching for a release
I've seen rock bottom (rock bottom)
And I've smashed my fists against it
Just keep telling yourself it'll be alright
[*Chorus*]
Gather all your pain and suffering
Turn them into strength and weaponry
To overcome the enemy that's in you
Come face to face with the war that rages in you
Who can take the pain away? Only you
Who can raise you from the fall and save you? Only you
Strength of the mind before I lose control
Mistakes and memories serve to remind, they serve me to remind
The reflection staring back from the mirror no longer looks like me
To fight what's inside, it takes strength of the mind
Before I lose control
Who can raise you from the fall and save you? Only you
Who can take the pain away and change you? Only you
Just looking for something more, searching for a release
I've seen rock bottom (rock bottom)
And I've smashed my fists against it
Just keep telling yourself it'll be alright
Turn them into strength and weaponry
To overcome the enemy that's in you
Come face to face with the war that rages in you
Who can raise you from the fall and save you? Only you
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Jesse himself said of this song "'I’ve seen rock bottom and I’ve smashed my fist against it' references the dark times, but in a positive way. People have different definitions of what rock bottom is, but this song is about being that desperate that you’re punching inanimate objects because you’re so angry. But it’s totally a motivational song, and again it has two meanings – it’s not just a self-help song."
I think looking at it, it isn't hard to see what the song is about. It's about embracing the the difficulties you face in life as character building and finding strength in the face of adversity. You can't rely on other people to fix you, when you are at rock bottom only you can get yourself out of it. Your own mind is your enemy, but you can defeat it.