Happy Birthday to Cherilyn Sarkisian, better known as “Cher!”
I’ve always been fond of her music and talents as an entertainer. I also think it’s about time she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! She’s had a number hit on a Billboard chart in each of the last seven decades!
But today what caught my ear was how the lyrics of “Strong Enough” could almost be telling the story of the breakup some folks have with their smoking – or other addiction! Maybe it’s just me, but read these lyrics and imagine some brave soul breaking free from a substance, rather than a person.
Check out the video and the lyrics and feel free to Cher your thoughts!
Strong Enough
I don’t need your sympathy
There’s nothing you can say or do for me
And I don’t want a miracle
You’ll never change for no one
And I hear your reasons why
Where did you sleep last night?
And was she worth it
Was she worth it?
‘Cause I’m strong enough
To live without you
Strong enough
And I quit crying
Long enough
Now I’m strong enough
To know
You gotta go
There’s no more to say
So save your breath and
Walk away
No matter what I hear you say
I’m strong enough
To know
You gotta go
So you feel misunderstood
Baby, have I got news for you
On being used, I could write the book
But you don’t wanna hear about it
‘Cause I’ve been losing sleep
And you’ve been goin’ cheap
And she ain’t worth half of me it’s true
Now I’m telling you
That I’m strong enough
To live without you
Strong enough
And I quit crying
Long enough
Now I’m strong enough
To know
You gotta go
Come hell or waters high
You’ll never see me cry
This is our last goodbye, it’s true
I’m telling you
Now I’m strong enough
To live without you
Strong enough
And I quit crying
Long enough
Now I’m strong enough
To know
You gotta go
There’s no more to say
So save your breath and
Walk away
No matter what I hear you say
I’m strong enough to know
You gotta go
Now I’m strong enough
To live without you
Strong enough
And I quit crying
Long enough
Now I’m strong enough
To know
You gotta go
(There’s no more to say)
(So save your breath and)
(Walk away)
(No matter what I hear you say)
(I’m strong enough to know)
Songwriters: Mark Philip Taylor / Paul Michael Barry
Strong Enough lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc
Now I’m strong enough
To know (tobacco)
You gotta go
There’s no more to say
So save your breath and
Walk away!
You deserve to be free!
