Balance
Navigating Life's Swells: Embrace the Rough with the Smooth
Lyrics
Well I hear you've got your problems
Recognition of the listener's problems, acknowledging shared challenges.
Just like everybody else
Highlighting the universality of facing difficulties, a common human experience.
Seems like you're buildin' mountains
Suggesting the listener is creating significant challenges or obstacles.
And always making the little things swell
Emphasizing the tendency to magnify minor issues, making them more significant.
Now did you ever think there could be a better way
Encouraging consideration of alternative, better approaches to life's challenges.
And maybe it's time for you to make a change
Urging the listener to make positive changes in response to their difficulties.
Strip it all back, look in each direction
Advising to simplify life, examine all directions, and let go of unnecessary baggage.
Loose the bag
Symbolizing the need to release burdens or unnecessary possessions.
It might just take you to an easier place
Suggesting that simplifying and letting go may lead to a more comfortable state.
Well, now you couldn't be more different
Pointing out the listener's distinctiveness compared to the speaker's friend.
To a very good friend of mine
Referencing a close friend who advocates embracing both challenges and ease.
Always telling me, "You gotta to take the rough with the smooth"
Quoting the friend's advice about facing both difficult and smooth times.
And never fail, yeah, to remind me of this
Stressing the friend's consistent reminder of enduring difficulties.
Whenever, whenever, I'm down
Expressing the friend's supportive reminder during moments of distress.
You gotta take the rough with the smooth
Reiteration of the friend's advice to accept both challenges and comfort.
Yeah, you gotta take the rough with the smooth
Emphasizing the necessity of facing hardships alongside pleasant experiences.
Ooh-ooh, you gotta take the rough with the smooth
Repeating the idea of accepting life's difficulties and joys together.
Yeah, you've gotta take the rough with the smooth
Affirming the importance of embracing both the rough and the smooth.
You gotta take the rough with the smooth
Reiterating the need to acknowledge and navigate life's challenges.
Yeah hey hey hey
Adding an enthusiastic affirmation of the previous statement.
With the smooth
Continuation of the affirmation related to facing life's challenges smoothly.
Well I hear you've got your problems
Repetition of the acknowledgment of the listener's problems.
Just like everybody else
Restating the idea that everyone faces challenges, creating common ground.
Seems like you're building mountains
Reiteration of the listener's tendency to create significant challenges.
And always making the little things swell
Repeating the concept of magnifying minor issues into major obstacles.
Well you couldn't be more different
Reemphasizing the listener's uniqueness compared to the speaker's friend.
To a very good friend of mine
Recalling the friend's advice to navigate both tough and smooth situations.
Always telling me, "You gotta to take the rough with the smooth"
Requoting the friend's counsel about embracing life's challenges and joys.
And never failing, yeah, to remind me of this
Highlighting the friend's consistent reminders of facing life's ups and downs.
Whenever, whenever, I'm down
Reiterating the friend's supportive reminders during moments of distress.
You gotta take the rough with the smooth
Restating the advice to accept both difficulties and enjoyable moments in life.
Yeah, you gotta take the rough with the smooth
Reemphasizing the importance of confronting hardships and pleasures together.
Yeah-yeah, you gotta take the rough with the smooth
Repeating the idea of embracing both the rough and the smooth in life.
Yeah, you've gotta take the rough with the smooth, oh-uh-oh
Affirming the significance of accepting life's challenges alongside its comforts.
You gotta take the rough with the smooth
Reiterating the need to acknowledge and navigate life's challenges.
Hey, hey, hey, yeah-ey
Adding a spirited affirmation of embracing both the challenging and pleasant aspects of life.
With the smooth, you gotta take the rough with the smooth
Continuation of the affirmation related to facing life's challenges smoothly.
You got to take the rough with the smooth
Stating the necessity of accepting and navigating life's challenges.
You got to take the rough with the smooth
Reiterating the importance of acknowledging and embracing both difficulties and joys.
Ooh-ooh, hey-hey
Concluding with a passionate affirmation of accepting life's challenges and pleasures together.
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