Some You Win
Navigate Life's Waves: Embracing Wins and Losses with Chris Mullin's 'Some You Win'
Lyrics
Scratch your own back, and I’ll scratch mine
Emphasizes mutual cooperation, suggesting reciprocity in relationships.
Take a look at yourself, your no friend of time
Encourages self-reflection, noting the passage of time and the importance of self-awareness.
Should i stay or come another time
Contemplates the decision to stay or postpone action, expressing uncertainty.
Well I tried so hard, and I commit no crime
Asserts effort and innocence, claiming no wrongdoing despite challenges.
Some you win, some you don’t
Reflects on life's unpredictable nature, acknowledging both victories and losses.
Keep your head up high, try stay afloat
Advises maintaining resilience and optimism in the face of adversity.
Won’t stop the world from spinning round and falling down
Recognizes that life's challenges persist, irrespective of personal struggles.
Some you lose, some you won’t
Reiterates the theme of unpredictability, emphasizing the dual nature of outcomes.
You can sink or swim, you can take a boat
Provides choices—sink or swim—and the option to navigate challenges.
Won’t stop the world from spinning round
Repeats the idea that life's course continues, unaffected by individual choices.
If you make a stand, you might understand
Suggests standing firm in beliefs to gain understanding or leaving for a new perspective.
Or you leave this place for a far off land
Explores the tension between staying and seeking new horizons.
Keep moving on, take another chance
Encourages resilience, advocating for continuous forward movement and risk-taking.
It could all work out down to circumstance
Highlights the role of circumstances in determining outcomes.
Some you win, some you don’t
Reiterates the acceptance of both success and failure in life's journey.
Keep your head up high, try stay afloat
Encourages maintaining a positive attitude despite challenges.
Won’t stop the world from spinning round and falling down
Asserts that life continues to turn, regardless of personal ups and downs.
Some you lose, some you won’t
Reiterates the dual nature of outcomes, acknowledging the variability of life.
You can sink or swim, you can take a boat
Offers choices and the possibility of navigating challenges in different ways.
Won’t stop the world from spinning round
Repeats the idea that life's course persists, unaffected by individual decisions.
We all could could do with change right now
Expresses a collective need for change in the current circumstances.
I can feel a change coming round
Anticipates a forthcoming change in the environment or situation.
We all could could do with change somehow
Reiterates the collective desire for change, emphasizing its necessity.
I can feel a change
Confirms the anticipation of a change in the air or atmosphere.
Some you win, some you don’t
Restates the theme of facing both successes and failures in life.
Keep your head up high, try stay afloat
Encourages maintaining a positive mindset despite life's challenges.
Won’t stop the world from spinning round and falling down
Emphasizes that life continues to move forward despite personal setbacks.
Some you lose, some you won’t
Reiterates the variability in life's outcomes and the acceptance of this reality.
You can sink or swim, you can take a boat
Provides choices for navigating challenges, reinforcing personal agency.
Won’t stop the world from spinning round
Repeats the idea that life's course persists, unaffected by individual choices.
Don’t stop the world from spinning round and falling down
Stresses the inevitability of life's continuous cycle, with its ups and downs.
Don’t stop the world from spinning round and falling down
Reiterates the idea that life continues its cyclical nature despite personal experiences.
We all could do with change right now
Restates the collective desire for change, emphasizing its relevance at present.
I can fell a change coming round
Confirms the sensed arrival of change, underlining its imminent nature.
We all could do with change somehow
Reiterates the collective need for change, stressing its importance.
I can feel a change
Confirms the sensed change and emphasizes its presence.
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