Life Is a Gamble
Life's Wager: Brownie McGhee's Wisdom in Song
Lyrics
Get out the cards and they wouldn't notch it
Starting with a reference to playing cards, suggesting engaging in activities of chance or risk.
Get on the horses and they wouldn't knock it
Extending the metaphor to horse racing, emphasizing the unpredictability of outcomes.
I'm not gonna give up, I'm gonna try it again
Expressing determination to persist despite challenges or losses.
Keep on bettin', someday Brownie's bound to win
Encouraging continued betting with the hope that eventually success will come.
Life is a gamble
Stating a general philosophy that life itself is akin to a game of chance.
People, come rain, come shine
Highlighting the inevitability of facing challenges in life.
But if you keep on betting
Encouraging perseverance and taking risks despite adversity.
You're bound to win sometime
Expressing the belief that persistence will eventually lead to success.
Take a horse to water but you can't make him drink
Using metaphors to illustrate the limitations in influencing others' choices.
Take a charge to school but you can't lick a finger
Pointing out the challenges in controlling or influencing certain situations.
You can dig a pit for somebody else
Cautioning against causing harm or trouble for others.
You don't want, my friend to fall in that, oh, yourself
Warning against actions that may have negative consequences for oneself.
Life is a gamble
Reiterating the theme that life involves risk and unpredictability.
People, come rain, come shine
Emphasizing the universal nature of facing challenges in various situations.
But if you keep on tryin'
Encouraging perseverance and a positive outlook despite difficulties.
You're bound to win sometime
Expressing the belief that persistence will eventually lead to success.
Your woman leaves you, please don't wear no black
Advising against excessive mourning or negativity when facing relationship challenges.
Two to one, she may come squealing back
Suggesting the possibility of reconciliation in strained relationships.
If outstretched, here's what she may say
Imagining a scenario where remorse is expressed after a separation.
"Please forgive me, Brownie for walkin' away"
Anticipating a plea for forgiveness after realizing the mistake of leaving.
Life is a gamble
Reiterating the theme that life involves risk and unpredictability.
People, come rain, come shine
Highlighting the inevitability of facing challenges in life.
But if you keep on waitin'
Encouraging patience and persistence in the face of challenges.
You're bound, bound to win sometime
Expressing the belief that persistence will eventually lead to success.
Rabbit and a turtle had a race one day
Using a fable-like story to illustrate the importance of consistent effort.
Rabbit could beat the turtle in any old way
Highlighting the overconfidence of the faster party in a competition.
The rabbit thought he was so fast
Illustrating the consequences of underestimating a seemingly slower opponent.
He laid down and went to sleep
Emphasizing the folly of complacency and the need for continuous vigilance.
When he woke up that old slow turtle had his deal
Revealing the unexpected success of the supposedly slower participant.
Life is a gamble
Reiterating the theme that life involves risk and unpredictability.
People come rain, come shine
Highlighting the universal nature of facing challenges in various situations.
But if you keep on movin'
Encouraging continuous movement and action despite obstacles.
You're bound to win sometime
Expressing the belief that persistence will eventually lead to success.
Sometime, sometime
Repeating the idea that success is achievable with persistence, echoing optimism.
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