Lyrics
(Brothers and sisters, are you ready?)
Invitation to the audience, asking if they are prepared for something.
Sometimes I stop and I wonder
Reflecting on life, expressing contemplation and introspection.
How to keep myself from getting plowed under
Seeking ways to avoid being overwhelmed or defeated.
'Cause everywhere I look I see people who suffer
Observing widespread suffering caused by insatiable desires.
For the things in life they can't get enough of
People suffering due to an excessive pursuit of life's pleasures.
Me, I got lightnin' run through my wire
Personal strength and resilience, described as "lightnin' run through my wire."
I'm gonna walk and never get tired
Determination to keep moving forward without fatigue.
'Cause this a game of red rover
Metaphorical reference to life as a game of "red rover," suggesting challenges and obstacles.
Where they send the righteous on over
The righteous are sent over, implying a test or trial for the virtuous.
As the struggle gets hotter and hotter
Describing an escalating struggle or conflict.
You're gonna feel your head slip below the water
Warning of a critical point where one might feel overwhelmed or submerged.
If you think you need to get a little higher
Suggesting the possibility of seeking a higher perspective or spiritual elevation.
Just be careful 'cause you walk through the fire
Cautioning about the challenges and dangers involved in overcoming obstacles ("walk through the fire").
This is the game red rover
Reiteration of life as a game of "red rover," emphasizing challenges.
Send the righteous on over
Repeating the idea of sending the righteous over, reinforcing the metaphorical game.
This is the game red rover
Reaffirming the challenging nature of life using the "red rover" metaphor.
Brothers and sisters, are you ready?
Repeating the initial question, checking the readiness of the audience.
(Hey red rover, red rover)
Addressing "red rover" as part of the game, suggesting participation or engagement.
Brothers and sisters, are you ready?
Repeating the readiness question to reinforce the theme.
(Send the righteous on over)
Reiterating the idea of sending the righteous over, intensifying the metaphor.
Brothers and sisters, are you ready?
Repeated questioning of the audience's readiness.
(Hey red rover, red rover)
Repetition of "red rover," emphasizing the game aspect of life.
Brothers and sisters, are you ready?
Reiteration of the readiness question, creating a sense of anticipation.
(Send the righteous on over)
Reinforcement of sending the righteous over, possibly signifying a transformative experience.
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