Skip to main content

Man in the Arena

A song by The Script.

If I stand or if I fall
I’m still giving it my all
I’m a blood, sweat, tears believer
I’m the man in the arena

It’s not the critic who counts
Who’s shooting their mouth when the strong man stumbles
It’s not about all the noise or the fingers that point 
At the man with the ball when he fumbles
They say it’s tough, telling you to give it up
Never showing you any love
They could never make the cut
So get out of the way of those making the plays
When they say get ready to rumble
Get ready to, ready to rumble

So let them talk from the cheap seats
We’re the ones making hearts beat
If you’re winning or losing
Raise your hand
Raise your hand
If I stand or if I fall
I’m still giving it my all
I’m a blood, sweat, tears believer
I’m the man in the arena
I’m a blood, sweat, tears believer
I’m the man in the arena

Everything that they said trying to get in your head
Use it all just to fuel your hunger
There’ll be sweat in your eyes but you’re still gonna rise
Getting back up only makes you stronger
With dedication and determination
Put it all together it’s a deadly combination
Feel the ground shake 
Feel the earthquake
Following the footsteps only giants make
Only giants make, yeah, let’s go

So let them talk from the cheap seats
We’re the ones making hearts beat
If you’re winning or losing
Raise your hand
Raise your hand
If I stand or if I fall
I’m still giving it my all
I’m a blood, sweat, tears believer
I’m the man in the arena
I’m a blood, sweat, tears believer
I’m the man in the arena

And the critics they may laugh
From the comfort of their couch
And the whole world says you’re wrong but they’re mistaken
If you’ve got the guts to fight, the glory is waiting 
For the ones that step inside the ring

So let them talk from the cheap seats
We’re the ones making hearts beat
If you’re winning or losing
Raise your hand
Raise your hand
If I stand or if I fall
I’m still giving it my all
I’m a blood, sweat, tears believer
I’m the man in the arena
I’m a blood, sweat, tears believer
I’m the man in the, in the arena

In the arena
The man in the arena
In the arena