Underdog
Imagine Dragons Lyrics
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Father father father, take me to the top
Oh oh oh oh
Early morning, wake me up
Father father father, this is not enough
Oh oh oh oh
Hey, that sounds like my luck
Oh I love to be, I love to be the underdog
Hey, that sounds like my luck
I get the short end of it
Oh I love to be, I love to be the underdog
Hey
The underdog
Hey
I'm the underdog
Hey
Early evening, settling down
Father father father, who am I to play?
Oh oh oh oh
Early evening, hush me over
Father father father, are we just the same?
Oh oh oh oh
Hey, that sounds like my luck
I get the short end of it
Oh I love to be, I love to be the underdog
Hey, that sounds like my luck
I get the short end of it
Oh I love to be, I love to be the underdog
Hey
The underdog
Hey
I'm the underdog
Hey
Living in the low life
Low life
Low life
Living in the low life
Low life
Low life
Living in the low life
Hey, that sounds like my luck
I get the short end of it
Oh I love to be, I love to be the underdog
Hey, that sounds like my luck
I get the short end of it
Oh I love to be, I love to be the underdog
Hey
The underdog
Hey
I love to be the underdog
Hey
The underdog
Hey
The underdog
Hey
The underdog
The underdog
Hey
The song "Underdog" by Imagine Dragons is a triumphant anthem that celebrates the beauty of being the underdog. The song starts with the singer asking to be taken to the top, emphasizing his desire to succeed against all odds. He loves being an underdog and facing challenges because it motivates him to overcome them. This is a classic underdog story of fighting against all odds and rising to the top.
The song's chorus emphasizes the importance of being an underdog. It's a badge of honor that makes the singer feel alive. He loves the feeling of being underestimated and then surpassing expectations. "Living in the low life" is a phrase frequently repeated in the song, which further reinforces that the singer has clawed his way up from the bottom. The lyrics suggest that the father is a mentor or a guide, someone who instills this underdog mentality in the singer.
Overall, "Underdog" is a feel-good anthem about the power of self-belief and perseverance. The song encourages the listener to embrace their underdog status and to work hard to achieve their goals, no matter how insurmountable they may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
Early morning, take me over
At the start of the day, give me clarity and direction
Father father father, take me to the top
Dear father, guide me towards success
Oh oh oh oh
An expression of upbeat emotion
Early morning, wake me up
Start the day off with energy and determination
Father father father, this is not enough
Dear father, I need more than what I have right now
Hey, that sends my mind up
That feeling inspires and motivates me
I get the short end of it
I'm given less than what I deserve
Oh I love to be, I love to be the underdog
I relish the chance to overcome adversity and exceed expectations
Hey
An expression of excitement
The underdog
Someone who is expected to fall short, but rises to the challenge
Early evening, settling down
At the end of the day, preparing to relax
Father father father, who am I to play?
Dear father, am I worthy of greatness?
Oh oh oh oh
An expression of uncertainty
Early evening, hush me over
As night approaches, calm me down
Father father father, are we just the same?
Dear father, are we both facing the same struggles?
Living in the low life
Existing in a state of struggle or poverty
Low life
A life lacking in prosperity, security, or happiness
Hey
An expression of determination
I'm the underdog
I am the one who is expected to fail, but will prove them wrong
I love to be the underdog
I find motivation in beating the odds and overcoming obstacles
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel Wayne Sermon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@toothless_forever
CONTEXT:
According to statements by the Singer, Radioactive is about his Depression. "I woke up in ashes and dust" is the disorder.
"Chemical breather" is the medicine he takes. The song is about giving yourself strength to see life in a different way.
"I got up, Welcome to a new era."
The singer explains that he talks to himself, ceasing to plunge into dark thoughts, because those are the ones that poison him and all his loved ones. (Radioactivity)
CONTEXT:
This song talks about the feeling of achieving your goals. To touch success.
The song begins by saying that you should tell the people you love that you love them, since you may not have time for them afterwards. It is a way of showing how, despite being on top, other important things are removed, however, there is no time to look back, because you have been waiting for this moment since you were a child, waiting to smile.
Then he begins a metaphor in which he talks about the path to the top as if it were a mountain. It seems a long way and it hurts when you fall, and you hit rock bottom, but get up.
Stand up now!
CONTEXT:
Underdog is the one who has to lose. It seems that the world turned against him, that he has bad luck, a bad streak, but he tries to come back in the end and he succeeds. As if it were a matter of luck.
In this case, he also talks about his family, Dan was the seventh child, in a strict family with defined rules, but he still managed to make his dream come true despite what others thought.
The song is about accepting that things aren't always easy and there's a certain satisfaction in it.
@insaneattitude23
Early morning, take me over
Father father father, take me to the top
Oh oh oh oh
Early morning, wake me up
Father father father, this is not enough
Oh oh oh oh
Hey, that sends my mind up
I get the short end of it
Oh I love to be, I love to be the underdog
Hey, that sends my mind up
I get the short end of it
Oh I love to be, I love to be the underdog
Hey
The underdog
Hey
I'm the underdog
Hey
Early evening, settling down
Father father father, who am I to play?
Oh oh oh oh
Early evening, hush me over
Father father father, are we just the same?
Oh oh oh oh
Hey, that sends my mind up
I get the short end of it
Oh I love to be, I love to be the underdog
Hey, that sends my mind up
I get the short end of it
Oh I love to be, I love to be the underdog
Hey
The underdog
Hey
I'm the underdog
Hey
Living in the low life
Low life
Low life
Living in the low life
Low life
Low life
Living in the low life
Hey, that sends my mind up
I get the short end of it
Oh I love to be, I love to be the underdog
Hey, that sends my mind up
I get the short end of it
Oh I love to be, I love to be the underdog
Hey
The underdog
Hey
I love to be the underdog
Hey
The underdog
Hey
The underdog
Hey
The underdog
The underdog
Hey
@VERZUL
CONTEXTO:
Underdog es aquel que lleva las de perder. Al que parece que el mundo se le puso en contra, que lleva mala suerte, mala racha, pero intenta remontar al final y lo logra. Cómo si fuese cuestión de suerte.
En este caso, tambié habla de su familia, Dan fué el séptimo hijo, en un seno familiar estricto con reglas definidas, pero aún así logró hacer cumplir su sueño a pesar de lo que los demás pensaban.
La canción habla sobre aceptar que las cosas no son siempre fáciles y existe cierta satisfacción en ello.
@Sentries
Hi again
@miguelwolf2828
Why is this song that underrated? I mean, is not Radioactive but c'mon, is a bop
@grunemusk6371
Same thing I've asked myself a trillion times
@TheRandomGuyInYourWalls229
it is
@user-no4km6sn8i
This song way better then radioactive
@texugolindo7001
radioactive is mid
@pikaboystudios3842
guess you could say it's the
UNDERDOG
@Fyrestare
Bro all of these reposts I click and listen to the first few seconds and I’m like “yeah this is my favorite”
these older albums didn’t miss
@kirpthedirp1067
It’s not a repost. It’s a new anniversary album for 10 years of night visions