Lancaster, Jason - Gotta Be Strong Lyrics






[Jason:]
Just a mother and her son sit at home every night
While the daddy's off at work just trying to get by
He's on the graveyard shift, sweat caught in his eyes
Why's their father not home
Oh, boy I want to know why
That every night he grabs his keys
Walks out the door
Son, I'm begging you, please

Sometimes a man's just gotta be strong
So that one day he can be free
With all the trials and doubts that try to break a man down
Few land on their feet
Sometimes a man's just gotta stand tall
When the reach feels too high
And I hope they tell the tales of a worthy man
The one that lived a life
Sometimes a man's just gotta be strong

[Cody:]
Just a husband and his wife sitting home at night
While their kids have moved on, just passing the time
I see the smile on his face
Thinking about the days
Sit and talked for a while
The whole day was ours
But now and then he feels the pain in his chest
Walks out the door
Never finds enough rest

Sometimes a man's just gotta be strong
So that one day he can be free
With all the trials and doubt that try to break a man down
Few land on their feet
Sometimes a man's just gotta stand tall
When the reach feels too high
And I hope they tell the tales of a worthy man
The one that lived a life
Sometimes a man's just gotta be strong

[Derek:]
Just a family and a son standing by a graveside
Two man that hide it all, kept them warm at midnight
Made life look so easy, a sight to see
The son thinks deep down it's who he'd like to be

Sometimes a man's just gotta be strong
So that one day he can be free
With all the trials and doubt that try to break a man down
Few land on their feet
Sometimes a man's just gotta stand tall
When the reach feels too high
And I hope they tell the tales of a worthy man
The one that lived a life
Sometimes a man's just gotta be strong





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Lancaster, Jason Gotta Be Strong Comments
  1. C.... D....

    still listen to this almost everyday since it came out:)

  2. T.... S....

    So who's still watching this in 2019?

  3. L.... H....

    who are zack & ken

  4. v.... k....

    Cody's voice is so beautiful

  5. C.... H....

    why doesn't Jason get back in mayday parade and make an album with them again?

  6. J.... Z....

    Damn this is so underrated

  7. F.... L....

    im not sure if im getting teary eye because of the song or if its the fact that jason and derek haven't had a song together since 2007. Truly miss old Mayday Parade. Set it Off also get props here too.

  8. �.... ....

    bra video! :)
    :)

  9. L.... a....

    You need to take this song down. You do not own it , Zack odom does

    L.... a....

    Are you telling this to everyone who uploads, for example, a lyric video to a song? Or other people who upload videos like this?

    L.... a....

    I clearly state that I do not own this song. If Zack wants it taken down I wouldn't hesitate to do so. Reason why I posted this was so that more people could find and enjoy the song since barely anyone had heard about it, now 25 thousand people did just that. I'd say that's a good thing for the fans, besides, I've probably promoted the song more than the original owners xD

  10. T.... ....

    Sounds like a country song kinda haha

    T.... ....

    naturallythe1 I'm okay with that.

  11. K.... L....

    How isn't every 2007 Mayday Parade fan going nuts over this. This is literally what you wanted, we'll not exactly but as close as it gets. And Set if off, great addition. They should just make a whole album together

  12. s.... c....

    will dl

  13. Y.... S....

    Jason could foccus more on his career and do more stuff as "As you Are". He's a true poet and a great singer.

  14. M.... G....

    Huge Jason Lancaster fan. Truly an amazing vocalist.

  15. P.... ....

    wow, this is really amazing! . I love it!

  16. T.... O....

    mayday parade and jason should be a band

    T.... O....

    OHHHHH, HE'S TROLLING!!!

  17. k.... _....

    This song is sick. Three of my favorite vocalists. Jason, Derek and Cody.
    Do more collab guys

  18. J.... f....

    HOLY SHIT CAN THESE GUYS COLLABORATE MORE ? 2007 FEELS ITS VERY NOSTALGIC MAN

  19. R.... R....

    That Jason and Derek's duet brings back the old Mayday Parade

  20. R.... Y....

    2:37 when Jason and derek starts singing together, it brought me back to when they first started mayday parade, they have that chemistry that many bands didn't. And its still all there, I think every mayday parade fan just wet themselves.

    R.... Y....

    Roah Yasmin that first mayday parade ep that had like 5 songs on it (one man drinking games etc) before Jason left the band is to this day the best music that mayday parade ever made.

  21. T.... ....

    Why not make a full album with these 3 guys. People would eat it up!

    T.... ....

    I thought the same exact thing. I have no doubt that they could break the genres barriers and get at least mild rotation in country radio. I believe that a few songs on Jason's solo CD could and should be as well

  22. J.... C....

    This is pretty damn cool.

  23. S.... ....

    Found this through Cody Carson. Agh. I kind of wish the three of them would make an album together, I have all of Set it Off, all of Mayday Parade and even Go Radio and Jason Lancasters cds.

    Would love a hard copy original Cd of the three of them! :D Can dreams come true?

  24. I.... K....

    Best part in 2:38 :) an Angel start to sing :] Beautiful song!

  25. B.... A....

    Jason, Derek and Cody all singing together at the end was perfect

  26. I.... M....

    This is pretty cool, I wish Jason and Derek would do more together. Nice little blast from the past

  27. m.... ....

    i'm so torn because i really don't like country music and that's what this sounds like, but derek and jason singing together again 😫

  28. S.... ....

    I know Mayday's moved on and all, but come on listen to how perfect Jason and Derek still sound together. This was a thing for a reason. Needs to be a thing again. Jason at least needs to tour with Mayday for the 10 year anniversary of a Lesson In Romantics in a couple years.

  29. R.... B....

    Why the fuck does this song only have ten thousand views?? This shit is better than most new artist out these days

  30. K.... C....

    Cody is incredible, I love Set It Off

  31. E.... G....

    this song is quite a jem, it's so heartfeltand just ahhh great combo of voices <3

  32. T.... J....

    IM GETTING A LESSON IN ROMANTICS FEELS

  33. A.... A....

    [Jason:]
    Just a mother and her son sit at home every night,
    While the daddy’s off at work just trying to get by.
    He’s on the graveyard shift, sweat caught in his eyes,
    Why’s their father not home
    Oh, boy I want to know why,
    That every night he grabs his keys,
    Walks out the door
    Son, I’m begging you, please.

    Sometimes a man’s just gotta be strong
    So that one day he can be free.
    With all the trials and doubts that try to break a man down,
    Few land on their feet.
    Sometimes a man’s just gotta stand tall
    When the reach feels too high.
    And I hope they tell the tales of a worthy man,
    The one that lived a life.
    Sometimes a man’s just gotta be strong.

    [Cody:]
    Just a husband and his wife sitting home at night,
    While their kids have moved on, just passing the time
    I see the smile on his face,
    Thinking about the days
    Sit and talked for a while
    The whole day was ours.
    But now and then he feels the pain in his chest,
    Walks out the door,
    Never finds enough rest.

    Sometimes a man’s just gotta be strong
    So that one day he can be free.
    With all the trials and doubt that try to pull a man down,
    Few land on their feet.
    Sometimes a man’s just gotta stand tall
    When the reach feels too high.
    And I hope they tell the tales of a worthy man,
    The one that lived a life.
    Sometimes a man’s just gotta be strong.

    [Derek:]
    Just a family and a son standing by a graveside,
    Two man that hide it all, kept them warm at midnight,
    Made life look so easy, a sight to see
    The son thinks deep down it’s who he’d like to be.

    Sometimes a man’s just gotta be strong
    So that one day he can be free.
    With all the trials and doubt that try to break a man down,
    Few land on their feet.
    Sometimes a man’s just gotta stand tall
    When the reach feels too high.
    And I hope they tell the tales of a worthy man,
    The one that lived a life.
    Sometimes a man’s just gotta be strong.

  34. A.... A....

    Derek and Jason together? This must be 2007

  35. J.... E....

    Derek and Jason together again, with Cody? I just can't right now.

  36. B.... ....

    Jason Lancaster.

    B.... ....

    @BirhangZ Sup bro

  37. M.... ....

    Already over 5000 views?! Thank you guys so much! I'm really glad you like this song, it doesn't get nearly as much attention as it should! :3

  38. n.... ....

    Lyrics?

  39. A.... S....

    Seen Cody's name and had to listen. Great song.

  40. C.... ....

    Hella nice :)

  41. M.... R....

    Jason lancaster has the most beautiful voice iv ever herd

  42. j.... m....

    Its good to hear them singing together, again... (Derek and Jason)
    Good song from the three of them <3

  43. C.... ....

    Hej på dig, väldigt mycket bra låt! :)

  44. S.... ....

    Usually can't stand country, but Jason and Derek together is always a win.

  45. D.... M....

    💖💖💖Just words of love for this.

  46. N.... F....

    Derek and Jason. woah! good old days. nostalgia at it's finest. :)

  47. G.... R....

    cries because mayday parade again😭😭😭😭😭😭 and cody omf he's like so perfect too.

  48. Q.... A....

    Yeap that's too Country for me but..... Jason+Derek= Happiness. So all is well. <3

  49. B.... C....

    this is definitely the most beautiful thing i've heard in a really long time

  50. j.... Q....

    I love Mayday Parade and Jason Lancaster but why does nobody notices Cody Carson? Set It Off is an awesome band too IMO

    j.... Q....

    @crazypikachu1 probably, or maybe because they haven't heard any Set It Off songs yet.

    j.... Q....

    @jury Quinto I've known about Set it off for a really long time. But Jason and Derek together after such a long time is pretty big to loads of people

    j.... Q....

    I like his voice in this song... listened to a few set it off songs after I saw this comment and wasn't impressed...

    j.... Q....

    I hope you listened to their older stuff. They've become much more pop now :(

    j.... Q....

    I used to love set it off, but now his voice just anoyes me

  51. E.... G....

    Such a beautiful song! Wow!!

  52. s.... ....

    Im here for Derek! 😍

  53. A.... S....

    Jesus they're back together and their voices are just as wonderful as they were

  54. A.... P....

    Wow this is so great, I'm not a big fan of country, but I love it ♡♡♡♡

  55. F.... ....

    SUCH A FRIGGIN' AWESOME SONG!!!! 😱

    F.... ....

    @You-Know-Who I know, right ;3

  56. M.... F....

    Pretty nostalgic hearing Jason and Derek singing together again but this is sooo country 😲 love it none the less.

    M.... F....

    Lol no? I'm a huge country fan. Was raised it... This is not even close. It's an absolutely amazing song but not country.

  57. M.... ....

    "Gotta Be Strong" by Jason Lancaster, Derek Sanders (Mayday Parade) and Cody Carson (Set it off)