Some Folks
Journey through Beliefs: Anthony D'Amato's Revelations in 'Some Folks'
Lyrics
Some folks say that Heaven’s real
Some people believe in the existence of Heaven.
some believe in Hell
Some people believe in the existence of Hell.
Some folks say that angels' wings
There is a belief that angels' wings originate from the sound of ringing bells.
come from ringing bells
Continuation of the notion about angels and their wings.
Some folks say that God’s a gal and I’m inclined to agree
There is a belief that God is female, and the speaker tends to agree with this.
I'm going down the road again
The speaker is embarking on a journey.
I hope she’ll talk to me
The speaker hopes for communication or guidance from the divine during the journey.
Some folks like their coffee black
Some people prefer their coffee black.
some prefer with cream
Others prefer their coffee with cream.
Some folks like to close their eyes
Some people prefer to close their eyes and consider it a dream.
and call it a dream
Continuation of the idea of dreams and personal preferences.
Some folks like their neighborhoods the way they used to be
Some people prefer their neighborhoods to remain as they were in the past.
I'm going down the road again
The speaker is expressing a determination to go on another journey.
don't wait up for me
Advice not to wait for the speaker to return.
Some folks feel real welcome here
Some people feel genuinely welcome in certain places.
some folks know they're not
Others are aware that they are not welcome.
Some folks feel the playing field tilting from the top
Perception of inequality in various fields, possibly social or economic.
Some folks feel the Earth is flat yea
Some people believe in a flat Earth, as alleged.
that’s what they allege
Continuation of the flat Earth belief.
I'm going down the road again
The speaker is going on a journey to explore the unknown.
I'm looking for the edge
The speaker is seeking new experiences and perspectives.
Some folks work for pennies
Some people work for very little pay.
some folks work for peace
Others work for the sake of achieving peace.
Some folks work the weekends
Some people work on weekends.
while others work the streets
Others engage in work related to the streets, possibly implying a challenging or unconventional job.
Some folks work for billionaires and still can't feed their kids
Some people work for wealthy individuals but struggle to provide for their children.
I'm going down the road again
The speaker is going on another journey to understand this disparity.
to find out why that is
The speaker is determined to discover the reasons behind the mentioned inequality.
Some folks vote for mercy
Some people vote with the hope of mercy prevailing.
and some folks vote for blood
Others vote with the expectation of harsh consequences or conflict.
Some folks vote for fire
Some people vote for transformative change, symbolized by fire.
others support the flood
Others support a more destructive form of change, symbolized by a flood.
Some folks vote for pickpockets
Some people vote for deceptive individuals, likened to pickpockets.
to rob them with a smile
The speaker acknowledges the complexity of the journey ahead.
I'm going down the road again
Reiteration of the speaker's commitment to the journey, acknowledging its potential duration.
oh this might take a while
The speaker anticipates that the exploration might take a considerable amount of time.
I'm going down the road again
Repetition of the speaker's commitment to the journey and its potential duration.
oh this might take a while
Continuation of the acknowledgment that the journey might take a while.
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