Lyrics
People gotta learn the hard way
People need to learn through experience and challenges.
Don't matter if you tell em so
It doesn't matter if you advise them; some won't heed warnings.
You can hold em by the hand make em understand
Even if you guide them closely, understanding can't be forced.
Can't teach em what they don't wanna know
It's impossible to teach those unwilling to learn.
Ain't sayin' I'm a genius
The singer acknowledges he's not exceptionally intelligent.
Not the smartest man in town
Humility about not being the brightest individual.
I made every mistake that a man can make
Having made various mistakes, experienced highs and lows.
Been to the top and all the way down
Life has taken him to both success and failure.
What you reap is what you sow
Conveying the idea that actions have consequences.
Life takes it all away
Life can be challenging and take away what you have.
So I let the blue skies go
The decision to let go of optimism or positive outcomes.
Don't try to hold on to them anymore
Advice to refrain from clinging to positive situations.
They'll come back again I know for sure
Optimism will return, so there's no need to worry.
So I let the blue skies go
Reiterating the choice to let go of hopeful moments.
Do your best to do your best
An encouragement to strive for personal excellence.
Live your life your own way
Live life in a way that aligns with your values.
Everybody's got their problems
Everyone faces challenges; it's a part of life.
Struggle through em everyday
The daily struggle that everyone goes through.
Don't try to hold on to nothin'
Don't hold onto material possessions or fleeting moments.
Smile when you're feelin' good
Find joy in positive moments and experiences.
When the wheel spins round let the good times roll
Embrace the good times as they will return.
They'll be back like I told you they would
Reassurance that positive moments will come back.
Tryin' to make you understand
An attempt to make someone understand a universal truth.
The rain is gonna come
Metaphorical reference to challenges or difficulties in life.
So I let the blue skies go
Choosing to let go of optimism or positive outcomes.
Don't try to hold on to them anymore
Repeating the advice to avoid clinging to positive situations.
They'll come back again I know for sure
Belief that optimism will return, reinforcing earlier sentiment.
So I let the blue skies go
Final reaffirmation of the decision to let go of hopeful moments.
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