Some People
Life's Disparities: Chuck Berry's Reflection on Inequality
Lyrics
Some people live each week in fun and play
Some people prioritize enjoyment and leisure on a weekly basis.
From sweat by you and by me
Hard work is a common experience for both the speaker and the listener.
While we must toil so long each day
Contrast between the speaker's daily toil for survival and freedom.
Just to stay alive and free
Highlighting the effort required just to maintain basic existence.
Some people live in homes, so content and reposed
Some people live comfortably and peacefully in their homes.
Unrushed through all the woe
These individuals move through life without experiencing much hardship.
While we share that woe
The speaker shares the burdens and challenges with others who lack such comfort.
With those who have no woe at all
Expressing solidarity with those who have no troubles at all.
Some people live with much and care the least
Some people possess wealth and possessions without caring much about the world.
If war should end or stay
Raising the question of the speaker's concern about the continuation or resolution of war.
While we, with less, pay more for peace
The speaker, with fewer resources, pays a higher cost for the pursuit of peace.
Uum, why should it be this way ?
Pondering the unfairness of this situation and questioning its necessity.
Oh, the day's sure to come
An optimistic belief that a day will come when people can live in love, peace, and happiness.
When we would have to live
An anticipation of a future where everyone will need to embrace a life characterized by love.
In love and peace and happiness
An aspiration for a world marked by peace, happiness, and mutual affection.
And we will have the will to love
Expressing confidence that people will possess the will to love and the generosity to share with those who have less.
And to give to those who do have less
A commitment to giving to those in need and promoting a more equitable society.
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