A Man's A Man For A' That
Noble Equality: Unveiling the Essence of 'A Man's A Man For A' That'
Lyrics
Is there for honest Poverty That hings his head, an' a' that
Expresses the question of whether there is respect for honest poverty that makes a person hang their head.
The coward slave - we pass him by, We dare be poor for a' that
Rejects the coward slave and embraces the idea of daring to be poor for the sake of principles.
For a' that, an' a' that. Our toils obscure an' a' that
Highlights that despite humble efforts, the value of individuals transcends social class distinctions.
The rank is but the guinea's stamp, The Man's the gowd for a' that
States that social rank is merely a superficial mark, while true worth defines a person's value.
What though on hamely fare we dine, Wear hodden grey, an' a that
Regardless of simple living and plain clothing, one's intrinsic worth is not diminished.
Gie fools their silks, and knaves their wine; A Man's a Man for a' that
Argues that material possessions like silk and wine don't define a person; humanity is the true measure.
For a' that, and a' that, Their tinsel show, an' a' that
Denounces the superficial display of wealth and asserts the enduring value of honest toil.
The honest man, tho' e'er sae poor, Is king o' men for a' that
Affirms that an honest man, despite poverty, holds a noble position as the king among men.
Ye see yon birkie, ca'd a lord, Wha struts, an' stares, an' a' that
Criticizes the arrogance of a self-proclaimed lord, emphasizing that such titles don't make a true man.
Tho' hundreds worship at his word, He's but a coof for a' that
Discredits the worship of those in authority, suggesting that titles don't equate to genuine worth.
For a' that, an' a' that, His ribband, star, an' a' that
Mockingly dismisses the insignia and decorations of the aristocracy, highlighting the independence of thought.
The man o' independent mind He looks an' laughs at a' that
Celebrates the man of independent mind who laughs at societal norms and values.
A prince can mak a belted knight, A marquis, duke, an' a' that
Acknowledges the power of royalty to confer titles but implies they don't elevate moral character.
But an honest man's abon his might, Gude faith, he maunna fa' that
Asserts that an honest man is beyond the influence of titles and won't compromise his integrity.
For a' that, an' a' that, Their dignities an' a' that
Rejects the significance of social dignities, emphasizing the intrinsic value of a person.
The pith o' sense, an' pride o' worth, Are higher rank than a' that
States that qualities like wisdom and self-respect hold a higher rank than superficial distinctions.
Then let us pray that come it may, As come it will for a' that
Expresses hope for a time when sense and worth will prevail universally.
That Sense and Worth, o'er a' the earth, shall bear the gree, an' a' that
Foresees a future where true qualities will triumph worldwide, symbolizing fairness and equality.
For a' that, an' a' that, It's coming yet for a' that
Reiterates the expectation that a just and equal society is inevitable.
That Man to Man, the world o'er, Shall brothers be for a' that
Envisions a world where people recognize each other as brothers, transcending societal divisions.
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