What That Means
Navigating Life's Struggles: Brett Benton's Reflections in 'What That Means'
Lyrics
Have you ever been tired
Expressing fatigue or exhaustion.
Where you just can't go on
Feeling unable to continue.
Like your hands have been tied
Sensations of being restricted or hindered.
And everything gone wrong
Describing a situation where everything has gone wrong.
Have you ever just tried
Attempting despite difficulties.
But it was just too tough
Encountering challenges that seem insurmountable.
And there were days when you cried
Experiencing emotional distress leading to tears.
Cause you done had enough
Feeling overwhelmed and having had enough.
And some folks trynna make it through the day
Some individuals facing challenges throughout the day.
And some folks just trynna get by
Others merely trying to get through life.
And some folks strugglin' to find the way
People struggling to find their path.
And some laughin' just to keep from crying
Some using laughter to cope with hardships.
And some folks slaving in a 9 to 5
Individuals working in a conventional 9 to 5 job.
And some folks hangin' on to a dream
Others clinging to an ambitious dream.
And some of us are fighting just to stay alive
Some fighting for survival.
And some of y'all don't even know what that means
Highlighting a lack of understanding in certain individuals.
And there were days when my life
Days when life felt predetermined.
Felt prearranged
Suggesting a sense of inevitability in difficult times.
And it was like the hard times
Hard times appearing to be a lasting part of life.
Well they were here to stay
Emphasizing the enduring nature of challenges.
Try and read between the lines
Encouraging deeper understanding beyond surface communication.
Nothin' I could say
Feeling unable to express the situation adequately.
Like I couldn't see the signs
Being oblivious to warning signs or signals.
Nothin' ever gon' change
Expressing a pessimistic view of unchanging circumstances.
And some folks trynna make it through the day
Reiteration of the struggles some face daily.
And some folks just trynna get by
Others striving to make it through life.
And some folks strugglin' to find the way
Individuals facing challenges in finding their way.
And some laughin' just to keep from crying
Using laughter as a coping mechanism.
And some folks slaving in a 9 to 5
People engaged in the routine of a 9 to 5 job.
And some folks hangin' on to a dream
Some holding onto a dream despite difficulties.
And some of us are fighting just to stay alive
Fighting for survival despite adversities.
And some of y'all don't even know what that means
Some individuals lacking understanding of challenging experiences.
If you ever get down
Offering support for those feeling down.
Well you ain't all alone
Assuring that others have experienced similar hardships.
So keep your feet on the ground
Encouraging stability and resilience.
For those long gone
Remembering those who have passed away.
And for the people still around
Recognizing the presence of those still alive.
If you hearing this song
Acknowledging the listener and their journey.
You should stand there proud
Expressing pride for enduring challenges.
'Cause you done made it this long
Celebrating perseverance and longevity.
And some folks trynna make it through the day
Reiteration of daily struggles.
And some folks just trynna get by
People striving to get through life.
And some folks strugglin' to find the way
Challenges in finding one's path.
And some laughin' just to keep from crying
Using laughter as a coping mechanism.
And some folks slaving in a 9 to 5
Individuals engaged in the routine of a 9 to 5 job.
And some of us hangin' on to a dream
Some holding onto a dream despite difficulties.
And some of us are fighting' just to stay alive
Fighting for survival amid challenges.
And some of y'all don't even know what that means
Emphasizing a lack of understanding in some individuals.
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