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"I'm Still Standing" and The Second Obstacle

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"I'm Still Standing" and The Second Obstacle

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Concept: When one wants to reach their Personal Legend, they have to let go of several things, including loved ones.

At first, I wasn't sure if this Elton John hit was the right choice for the Second Obstacle, but after some careful searching, I decided to use it. In the song, John sings of "Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid". This clearly portrays how the singer felt after finally letting go of a loved one and going on to live his best life. "The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times", Coelho writes. This quote shows how even when you have to leave loved ones you can still recover and continue on with life. John sings, "I got a taste of love in a simple way, And if you need to know, While I'm still standing you just fade away". This shows how one is able to overcome the Second Obstacle and reach for their Personal Legend, even if it once felt impossible.

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Concept: Everyone has a dream and there comes a chance in life where one needs to grab an opportunity and go for their dream.

Explanation: In this Bon Jovi anthem, they sing, "I ain't gonna be just a face in the crowd, You're gonna hear my voice when I shout it out loud." This correlates so closely with Personal Legend, the desire to prove yourself and to achieve your goals. In Coelho's book, he says, "It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting." Bon Jovi's song speaks true to this quote by speaking of living in their own way and taking a huge leap and just going for it, because just as Coelho says, that's what makes life interesting. And, "It's now or never, I ain't gonna live forever, I just want to live while I'm alive". This shows how if you truly want to achieve your Personal Legend, you have to live your life the way you want to, or else it's not really your life at all.

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Concept: A devoted woman waits patiently for her lover to return from his quest.

Explanation: Carly Simon's song, "Anticipation", shows the feelings that Fatima experienced when Santiago left on his journey. It shows how she felt so right to be with him, and wanted to cherish the moments with him before he left- "These are the good old days". Fatima knew that Santiago had great things awaiting him but she also hoped that he would return to her. Simon sings, "And tomorrow we might not be together", which shows how Fatima knows that Santiago will leave her. However, amongst Fatima's many doubts, she still has hope that he will return to her. "If I am really a part of your dream, you'll come back one day." Fatima anticipated Santiago's return earnestly and thought, in the words of Carly Simon, "And I wonder if I'm really with you now, Or just chasin' after some finer day".

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Concept: Love between two people is powerful enough to break down any distance or time.

"Don't Give Up On Me" - Andy Grammer

I will fight, I will fight for you
I always do, until my heart is black and blue
I will stay, I will stay with you
We'll make it to the other side, like lovers do
I'll reach my hands out, In the dark and wait for yours to interlock
I'll wait for you, I'll wait for you

Cuz' I'm not givin' up, I'm not givin' up, givin' up, no not yet
Even when I'm down to my last breath
Even when they say there's nothing's left
So don't give up on..

I'm not givin' up, I'm not givin' up, givin' up, no not me
Even when nobody else believes
I'm not goin down that easily
So don't give up on me

And I will hold, I'll hold onto you
No matter what this world will throw, it won't shake me loose
I'll reach my hands out, In the dark and wait for yours to interlock
I'll wait for you, I'll wait for you

Cuz' I'm not givin' up, I'm not givin' up, givin' up, no not yet
Even when I'm down to my last breath
Even when they say there's nothing's left
So don't give up on..

I'm not givin' up, I'm not givin' up, givin' up, no not me
Even when nobody else believes
I'm not goin down that easily
So don't give up on me

Woah (x4)
Yeah (x7)

I will fight, I will fight for you
I always do until my heart is black and blue

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Andy Grammer - "Don't Give Up On Me" [Official Video from the Five Feet Apart Film]

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Concept: Everyone has a dream and there comes a chance in life where one needs to grab an opportunity and go for their dream.

"It's My Life" - Bon Jovi

This ain't a song for the broken-hearted
No silent prayer for the faith-departed
I ain't gonna be just a face in the crowd
You're gonna hear my voice
When I shout it out loud

It's my life
It's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said
I did it my way
I just want to live while I'm alive
It's my life

This is for the ones who stood their ground
It's for Tommy and Gina who never backed down
Tomorrow's getting harder, make no mistake
Luck ain't enough
You've got to make your own breaks

It's my life
And it's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said
I did it my way
I just want to live while I'm alive
It's my life

You better stand tall when they're calling you out
Don't bend, don't break, baby, don't back down

It's my life
And it's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said
I did it my way
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)

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Bon Jovi - It's My Life (Official Music Video)

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Concept: It is possible to reach one's Personal Legend, and live out one's life in their own way.

"My Way" - Frank Sinatra

And now, the end is near
And so I face the final curtain
My friend, I'll say it clear
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain

I've lived a life that's full
I've traveled each and every highway
And more, much more than this
I did it my way

Regrets, I've had a few
But then again, too few to mention
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exemption

I planned each charted course
Each careful step along the byway
And more, much more than this
I did it my way

Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew
But through it all, when there was doubt
I ate it up and spit it out
I faced it all and I stood tall
And did it my way

I've loved, I've laughed and cried
I've had my fill, my share of losing
And now, as tears subside
I find it all, all so amusing

To think I did all that
And may I say, not in a shy way
Oh no, no, not me
I did it my way

For what is man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught
To say the things he truly feels
And not the words of one who kneels
The record shows I took the blows
And did it my way

And did it my way

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Concept: One wishes for a far off dream and will do anything to achieve their dream.

"Go The Distance" - Alan Menken (Hercules)

I have often dreamed
Of a far-off place
Where a great warm welcome
Will be waiting for me
Where the crowds will cheer
When they see my face
And a voice keeps saying
This is where I'm meant to be

I will find my way
I can go the distance
I'll be there someday
If I can be strong
I know every mile
Will be worth my while
I would go most anywhere

To feel like I belong

I am on my way
I can go the distance
I don't care how far
Somehow I'll be strong
I know every mile
Will be worth my while
I would go most anywhere
To find where I belong

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Hercules | I can Go The Distance HD 720p

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Concept: A devoted woman waits patiently for her lover to return from his quest.

"Anticipation" - Carly Simon

We can never know about the days to come
But we think about them anyway
And I wonder if I'm really with you now
Or just chasin' after some finer day

Anticipation, anticipation
Is makin' me late
Is keepin' me waitin'

And I tell you how easy it feels to be with you
And how right your arms feel around me
But I, I rehearsed those words just late last night
When I was thinkin' about how right tonight might be

Anticipation, anticipation
Is makin' me late
Is keepin' me waitin'

And tomorrow we might not be together
I'm no prophet and I don't know nature's ways
So I'll try and see into your eyes right now
And stay right here 'cause these are the good old days

And stay right here 'cause these are the good old days
(These are the good old days)
(These are the good old days)
(These are the good old days)
(These are the good old days)

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Concept: From early on in life, one is told that their dream is impossible, and they must overcome this hurdle to reach their dream.

"Father and Son" - Cat Stevens

It's not time to make a change,
Just relax, take it easy
You're still young, that's your fault,
There's so much you have to know
Find a girl, settle down,
If you want you can marry
Look at me, I am old, but I'm happy

I was once like you are now, and I know that it's not easy,
To be calm when you've found something going on
But take your time, think a lot,
Why, think of everything you've got
For you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not

How can I try to explain, when I do he turns away again
It's always been the same, same old story
From the moment I could talk I was ordered to listen
Now there's a way and I know that I have to go away
I know I have to go

It's not time to make a change,
Just sit down, take it slowly
You're still young, that's your fault,
There's so much you have to go through
Find a girl, settle down,
If you want you can marry
Look at me, I am old, but I'm happy

All the times that I cried, keeping all the things I knew inside,
It's hard, but it's harder to ignore it
If they were right, I'd agree, but it's them you know not me
Now there's a way and I know that I have to go away
I know I have to go

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Concept: When one wants to reach their Personal Legend, they have to let go of several things, including loved ones.

"I'm Still Standing" - Elton John

You could never know what it's like
Your blood like winter freezes just like ice
And there's a cold lonely light that shines from you
You'll wind up like the wreck you hide behind that mask you use

And did you think this fool could never win
Well look at me, I'm coming back again

I got a taste of love in a simple way
And if you need to know while I'm still standing you just fade away

Don't you know I'm still standing better than I ever did
Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid
I'm still standing after all this time
Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind

I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah

Once I never could hope to win
You starting down the road leaving me again
The threats you made were meant to cut me down
And if our love was just a circus you'd be a clown by now

You know I'm still standing better than I ever did
Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid
I'm still standing after all this time
Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind

I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah

Don't you know I'm still standing better than I ever did
Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid
I'm still standing after all this time
Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind

I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah

I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah

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Concept: One can become terrified of their dream and scared out of chasing it any further.

"Welcome to Oblivion" - Madina Lake

On an island out in the sea.
I wouldn't care what they think of me.
But in this crowd in a room.
I believe that I'm seconds from insanity.
Cause your eyes just ripped me all apart.
And my temperamental mind decides that I'm the enemy.

Welcome to oblivion.
Where panic starts to settle in.
Welcome to oblivion.
Oh, I think I'm losing it.

So many voices I can't even sleep.
Typical late night company.
They asked questions about my life.
"Where is it going? Who am I?"
And those voices rip me all apart.
I need medicine to quiet,
And survive it.

Welcome to oblivion.
Where panic starts to settle in.
And I'm afraid of everything.
Oh, I lost my head again.

Welcome to oblivion.
Where my whole life is caving in.
And I can't stand who I am.
Oh, I think I'm losing it.

Then I met you
You were standing all alone.
Cause you felt it too.
The world has broken you down.
You and me
Are gonna make it through.
Cause now we know
(There's people like us)

As I fall apart inside.
All of my thoughts collide.
And that's no way to live a life.
Oh
I think I'm losing it.

Welcome to oblivion.
Where panic starts to settle in.
And I'm afraid of everything.
Oh
I lost my head again.

Welcome to oblivion.
I can't get off my medicine.
And I can't stand who I am.
Oh
I think I'm losing it.

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Madina Lake - Welcome to Oblivion [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

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Concept: When one is just about to reach their dream, they might give up because they're worried that after they actually achieve their dream, there will be nothing left to live for.

"Chasing Pavements" - Adele

I've made up my mind
Don't need to think it over
If I'm wrong I am right
Don't need to look no further
This ain't lust
I know this is love but

If I tell the world
I'll never say enough
Cause it was not said to you
And that's exactly what I need to do
If I'm in love with you

Should I give up
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere
Or would it be a waste?
Even If I knew my place should I leave it there?
Should I give up
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere

I'd build myself up
And fly around in circles
Waiting as my heart drops
And my back begins to tingle
Finally could this be it or

Should I give up
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?

Even if it leads nowhere
Or would it be a waste?
Even if I knew my place should I leave it there?
Should I give up
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere yeah

Should I give up
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if, it leads nowhere
Or would it be a waste?
Even if I knew my place should I leave it there?

Even if it leads nowhere
Or would it be a waste?
Even if I knew my place should I leave it there?
Should I give up
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere

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Adele - Chasing Pavements (Official Music Video)