Best We Can Do
Embracing Love Through Life's Challenges
Lyrics
Can't tell the flowers the hour to bloom
Expresses the inability to control the timing of positive events, using flowers as a metaphor.
Can't tell the sky when it oughta be blue
Highlights the lack of control over when things, represented by the sky, should be pleasant.
The birds will sing whether you want them to or not
Emphasizes the natural and uncontrollable beauty of birdsong, regardless of personal desires.
Like they have since the beginning
References the enduring nature of certain phenomena, suggesting consistency since the beginning of time.
Seasons come and seasons will go
Acknowledges the cyclical nature of seasons, implying inevitable changes.
Oceans will rise and the rivers will flow
Describes the persistence of natural forces, such as oceans and rivers, symbolizing the unstoppable flow of life.
Thunder and lightning oh the winds gonna blow
Evokes the power and unpredictability of natural elements like thunder, lightning, and wind.
Sometimes it feels like there's no winning
Suggests the feeling of facing challenges with no guaranteed success, creating a sense of struggle.
This old world can be so hard to take
Portrays the harshness of the world, implying that it can be emotionally challenging.
These old blues can be so hard to shake
Highlights the difficulty of overcoming persistent emotional struggles, particularly represented by blues.
But I've been told when the going gets tough
Shares advice about facing adversity, emphasizing the importance of love as a response.
The best we can do is love
Summarizes the advice by stating that, in tough times, the best course of action is to express love.
It ain't always easy to understand
Acknowledges the complexity of life, suggesting that understanding is not always easy to achieve.
You'll need somebody to hold your hand
Emphasizes the need for emotional support, symbolized by someone holding your hand during difficult times.
Who cares about you, listens to all your plans and dreams
Expresses the importance of having someone who cares deeply, listens, and supports one's aspirations.
Oh, you just keep on dreaming
Encourages maintaining dreams despite challenges, reinforcing the idea of perseverance.
This old world can be so hard to take
Reiterates the harshness of the world and the difficulty of overcoming emotional challenges.
These old blues can be so hard to shake
Restates the persistence of emotional difficulties, particularly represented by the blues.
But I've been told when the going gets tough
Reaffirms the advice to respond to tough times with love as the best available option.
The best we can do is love
Summarizes the central theme that, in challenging situations, expressing love is the optimal response.
This old world can be so hard to take
Recalls the harshness of the world and the persistent nature of emotional challenges.
These old blues can be so hard to shake
Restates the enduring difficulties, symbolized by the blues, that individuals may face.
But I've been told when the going gets tough
Reiterates the advice that, in the face of adversity, expressing love is the best available option.
The best we can do is love
Concludes by summarizing the overarching message that, during tough times, the best response is to love.
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