Strong For Someone Else
Tommy Vext Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Feels like I'm standing on the edge of the platform now
Maybe somehow I'll fall
Walking for miles, inside I know it's true
This soul has holes like you

And I watch the train get closer into the station
And I backed up just to get a running start
And send me on a permanent vacation

A new destination

Sometimes the only way to save me
Is by making space for someone else
When I feel the world surround me
Can I be the strength for someone, someone else?

Hey mister, tell me can you hear me
'Cause I'm down and out?
Maybe just lost and found
And it's crazy what I'm saying
But I'm praying and I don't know you
But maybe you could just hear me out

And I watched the train get closer into the station
And I walked up to the doors and watched them part
And I met this man without a hesitation
A new destination

Sometimes the only way to save me
Is by making space for someone else
When I feel the world surround me
Can I be the strength for someone, someone else?

(Someone, someone, someone else)
(Someone, someone, someone else)

Sometimes the only way to save me
Is by holding space for someone, someone else

Overall Meaning

Tommy Vext's song "Strong For Someone Else" seems to be about finding strength in helping others. The lyrics indicate that the singer feels as though they are standing on the edge of a platform, like they might fall at any moment. However, they note that they have walked for miles and know that they have holes in their soul, just like those around them.

As the train approaches, the singer backs up and takes a running start, ready to launch themselves into a new destination. They then address a stranger, asking if they can be heard in their moment of need. In the end, the singer seems to find hope in meeting someone new and offering their strength to them.

Overall, the song appears to be about the power of helping others to heal oneself. The singer finds strength and purpose in making space for someone else, which allows them to see beyond their own problems and begin to heal. It's a poignant reminder of the importance of connection and empathy, especially during difficult times.

Line by Line Meaning

Feels like I'm standing on the edge of the platform now
I feel like I am at a critical point in my life and there is a lot of uncertainty.

Maybe somehow I'll fall
I am afraid that if I take any step forward, I may end up failing.

Walking for miles, inside I know it's true
I am struggling internally, and I am aware that I need to find a way out.

This soul has holes like you
I am acknowledging that everyone has flaws, and I am no exception to this.

And I watch the train get closer into the station
I am using the metaphor of a train arriving to represent change that is coming.

And I backed up just to get a running start
I am preparing myself, both mentally and physically, for the changes that are coming.

And send me on a permanent vacation
I am hoping that these changes will lead me to a better, more fulfilling place than where I currently am.

A new destination
I am looking for something different, a fresh start or a different path in life.

Sometimes the only way to save me
In order to help myself, I need to help someone else.

Is by making space for someone else
By focusing on helping others, I am able to take the focus away from my own struggles.

When I feel the world surround me
When life gets overwhelming and I feel like I am surrounded by problems.

Can I be the strength for someone, someone else?
I am looking to help someone else in their struggles, and in doing so, gain strength and perspective to deal with my own issues.

Hey mister, tell me can you hear me
I am reaching out to someone, anyone for help and support.

'Cause I'm down and out?
I am feeling overwhelmed by life's struggles and am looking for someone to help me get back up.

Maybe just lost and found
I feel like I am lost but hoping that by reaching out for help, I can find my way again.

And it's crazy what I'm saying
I know that what I am asking for may seem unusual, but I am hoping someone will understand and help me.

But I'm praying and I don't know you
I am hoping that even a stranger can hear me out and offer some support.

But maybe you could just hear me out
I just need someone to listen to me and offer empathy and understanding.

And I watched the train get closer into the station
I again use the metaphor of a train arriving to represent change that is coming.

And I walked up to the doors and watched them part
I am ready to embrace the changes and walk through the door into a new chapter of my life.

And I met this man without a hesitation
I am open to meeting new people and embracing new experiences without any hesitation or fear.

Sometimes the only way to save me
In order to help myself, I need to help someone else.

Is by holding space for someone, someone else
By creating a supportive and nurturing environment for someone else, I am able to gain perspective and find my own inner strength.

Writer(s): Josh Gilbert, Tommy Vext, Dusty Boles

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