Of the Times
Navigating Turbulence: Carl Wilson's Reflection on Life's Struggles
Lyrics
Heard you say that you didn't like the state that the world is in
Expressing dissatisfaction with the current state of the world.
Not a day passes that your faith in man don't get mighty grim
Feeling increasingly pessimistic about humanity.
You say you want to have piece of mind
Expressing a desire for inner peace.
You tell me that you find life is much too unkind
Life is perceived as harsh or unfair.
But who else can you blame for the state of your mentality
Questioning accountability for one's own mental state despite external influences.
If you're just a part of the times
Suggesting being influenced by the prevailing trends or circumstances.
Don't dismay 'cause the dollar won't buy all the things you need
Encountering difficulty fulfilling needs despite monetary means.
You must pay 'cause some other's gettin' high on his selfish greed
Highlighting the consequences of others' selfish actions.
You say you want to have piece of mind
Reiterating the desire for peace of mind amid harsh realities.
You tell me that you find life is much too unkind
Reaffirming the perception of life's unkindness.
You want to settle back into the old days of serenity
Longing for a return to a peaceful past.
If you're just a part of the times
Reinforcing the idea of being influenced by the current era.
(do) you know you can go on from here
Encouragement to move forward despite past difficulties.
Dim the past your future's clear
Emphasizing the clarity and potential of the future if one leaves behind past issues.
Put the effort in what (you know) can be
Advocating investing effort in achievable goals.
The world will turn, deal with adversity
Acceptance of life's challenges and the need to face them.
You put on a face for the crowd
Wearing a false exterior for societal acceptance.
You try to get past not allowed
Attempting to surpass imposed limitations.
You get what you give and you get it deservedly
Receiving deserved outcomes based on one's actions.
And you take it a part of the time
Suggesting being affected by the era or prevailing circumstances.
You will not get a thing for a dime
Expressing the difficulty of obtaining something valuable without proper effort.
You struggle through the passion the greed and the crime
Struggling through various negative aspects of life.
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