Everybody's Wrong
Unveiling Life's Illusions: Buffalo Springfield's Revelatory Anthem
Lyrics
Listen to my song
Expresses the singer's desire for the audience to pay attention to the upcoming song.
It isn't very long
Assures the listener that the song will be concise.
You'll see before I'm gone
Suggests that the message of the song will become evident before the singer departs or concludes.
That everybody's wrong
Conveys the theme that everyone, in general, is mistaken or incorrect about something.
Those of us who run
Refers to individuals, including the singer, who strive to seize a fleeting moment of success or happiness.
To catch a moment in the sun
Describes the pursuit of capturing a moment in the sun, possibly symbolizing personal achievements.
Seem to find the when we're done
Suggests that upon achieving goals, individuals may realize they were not meant to pursue those objectives.
That we weren't supposed to run
Implies that there might be consequences for actions taken in the pursuit of momentary success.
And there's to many words going down
Highlights the prevalence of verbose communication and discussions, possibly with a negative impact.
They keep wringing 'gainst the walls with a hollow sound
Portrays the persistent and unsettling nature of excessive words, possibly metaphorically against metaphorical walls.
All about what it's going to be
Suggests that discussions revolve around future events and outcomes.
Yes, you know what it was you'll see
Reflects on the certainty of past events influencing present understanding.
It ain't payin', you and me not a crown
Indicates that the effort expended is not rewarding, both for the singer and others (you and me), and lacks recognition (not a crown).
Finding what you sought
Addresses the act of discovering or attaining what was sought after.
After all the times you've fought
Acknowledges the struggles or conflicts endured in the pursuit of goals.
Sometimes leave's you with the thought
Suggests that sometimes achieving one's objectives leads to contemplation or doubt.
That perhaps you just been bought
Implies a realization that personal integrity or values may have been compromised in the pursuit of goals.
And there's to many words going down
Reiterates the prevalence of excessive words and discussions with a potentially hollow impact.
They keep wringing 'gainst the walls with a hollow sound
Continues the metaphor of words against walls, emphasizing their persistent and echoing nature.
All about what it's going to be
Echoes the theme of discussions revolving around future events and outcomes.
Yes, you know what it was you'll see
Reemphasizes the impact of past events on present understanding.
It ain't payin', you and me not a crown
Reiterates the lack of reward or recognition for efforts expended.
Finding what you sought
Repeats the theme of discovering or attaining what was sought after.
After all the times you've fought
Recalls the challenges and conflicts faced in the pursuit of goals.
Sometimes leave's you with the thought
Reiterates the idea that achieving goals can lead to introspection or doubt.
That perhaps you just been bought
Suggests the possibility that personal integrity or values may have been compromised in the pursuit of goals.
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