This page features a video of the poem “The Way to Succeed”, prescribed under the Karnataka State Syllabus for 6th Standard English Second Language. Along with its summary in three languages and transliterated songs. It serves as a valuable learning resource for students and parents, with each song accompanied by its respective lyrics for easy sing-along. The synchronized lyrics help learners follow and recite the song as it progresses, making memorization and learning by heart easier, more effective, and enjoyable.
Lyrics
English
Drive the nail aright, boys,
Hit it on the head;
Strike with all your might, boys,
While the iron’s red.
When you have work to do, boys,
Do it with a will;
They who reach the top, boys,
First must climb the hill.
Standing at the foot, boys,
Gazing at the sky;
How can you get up, boys,
If you never try?
Though you stumble oft, boys,
Never be downcast;
Try, and try again, boys,
You’ll succeed at last.
Hit it on the head;
Strike with all your might, boys,
While the iron’s red.
When you have work to do, boys,
Do it with a will;
They who reach the top, boys,
First must climb the hill.
Standing at the foot, boys,
Gazing at the sky;
How can you get up, boys,
If you never try?
Though you stumble oft, boys,
Never be downcast;
Try, and try again, boys,
You’ll succeed at last.
Summary
This poem encourages determination and hard work. It uses the image of
striking a nail while the iron is hot to show the importance of acting
with strength and purpose. The speaker says that reaching the top
requires climbing the hill first. Standing still and merely looking at
the goal cannot bring success. Even after stumbling, one should keep
trying until success is achieved.
striking a nail while the iron is hot to show the importance of acting
with strength and purpose. The speaker says that reaching the top
requires climbing the hill first. Standing still and merely looking at
the goal cannot bring success. Even after stumbling, one should keep
trying until success is achieved.
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