Life Is
Embracing Life's Worth: Al Jarreau's Anthem of Resilience
Lyrics
They're sayin' stick the script.
There is a common saying to adhere strictly to a plan or a set of instructions.
But there's more to the book, somehow.
However, there's additional depth or content beyond what the established plan or rules may suggest.
Yellin' on the corner just a waste of time,
Shouting loudly in a public place is a futile use of time.
They can never know the truth in that frame of mind.
It's impossible for individuals in that mindset to comprehend the truth.
Come spark the track with your gift.
Contribute your unique talent or skill to the endeavor.
God bless your grits bring it on now.
May God bless your efforts and enthusiasm.
Cause you know there's much more to the script.
Because there's significantly more depth to the plan or situation than what's apparent.
Try to lift your spirits to the very tip.
Strive to uplift your mood or attitude to the highest point.
And…
(This line doesn't provide explicit meaning, it transitions to the following section.)
CHORUS:
The start of the chorus, emphasizing a recurring theme.
Life is,
Life's essence or existence.
Worth much more to me
Has a significantly greater value to the singer.
Than you could maybe never ever see.
More meaningful than what others might perceive or understand.
See Life is,
Emphasizes again the deeper significance of life.
Worth much more to me
Carries a higher value than what others can possibly imagine.
Than you could ever…
(The line is incomplete, referring back to line #14 and #16.)
The other day I was afraid of being hypnotized,
Recently, the singer was fearful of being influenced or controlled by others' ideas.
By so many people whose dreams won't begin to be realized.
By individuals who haven't pursued their aspirations.
But I came to know,
However, the singer realized that the advice given by these individuals was flawed.
The lessons they were told wasn't really so.
The lessons taught were inaccurate or misleading.
But they kept tellin' me,
Despite being repeatedly told to follow certain actions for success.
Do all the things we do and you'll be good to go.
(The line reflects the pressure to conform to others' ways for success.)
See..
(This line serves as a transition to the following section.)
CHORUS X 1
Reiteration of the chorus, reinforcing the song's theme.
You ain't really drivin' as long as you ridin'
Truly living life isn't merely following others but being in control.
with those who would steal your soul.
Being alongside those who negatively impact your essence or identity.
You've been crippled to pieces so dig what they preach
Having been emotionally and spiritually harmed by conforming to their teachings.
And don't come with that hit no more.
Stop presenting or promoting their harmful messages.
I'm down for the cause I mean takin' a pause,
Committed to a cause but taking a break to reflect on life's brevity.
Really live for the time we're given.
Treasuring the limited time one has in life.
Baby, can't you hear the drum?
Asking if the listener can sense or perceive the rhythmic essence of life.
Now listen hear it comes,
Indicating that something significant is about to happen or be revealed.
It speaks of a life that's worth living.
Expressing that life is valuable and worth experiencing.
CHORUS X 2
Reiteration of the chorus, emphasizing the importance of life's value.
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