Lyrics
How can a man feel anything
Expressing the difficulty for a man to feel emotions.
When all he ever got was sympathy?
Reflecting on a past of receiving only sympathy, suggesting emotional numbness.
Take both your hands and put them round my neck
Metaphorically depicting someone's actions affecting the speaker deeply.
You're a fool for wanting everything
Labeling the desire for everything as foolish.
It couldn't be much fun being a millionaire to one
Questioning the fulfillment and enjoyment of being a millionaire.
Cause a million's just a million of one thing
Conveying that a million is just a quantity, not inherently valuable.
Cutting to the chase, I suppose there'll be a day
Anticipating a day when efforts may be in vain.
When all your tired hands will be put to shame
Suggesting a future where one's efforts won't be recognized or appreciated.
I've got a restless old woman standing by my side
Introducing a restless partner eager for a luxurious life.
She cannot wait for the finer things in life
Describing the partner's impatience for a more affluent lifestyle.
She waited all this time so I suppose she has the right
Acknowledging the partner's long wait but questioning entitlement.
But I drank away all the things I could provide
Admitting personal shortcomings in providing for the partner.
All of that aside I never meant to make her cry
Expressing regret for causing emotional pain but emphasizing personal struggles.
But crying is just the baby inside
Portraying tears as a vulnerable aspect of human nature.
The ones that mess around that tend to fuss and bring us down
Highlighting the negative impact of those who play around and create problems.
Tugging at your lips to make you frown
Describing manipulative actions that cause displeasure.
So my grandson will be living with a chip on his shoulder
Predicting the inheritance of burdens or grievances by the speaker's grandson.
And God don't listen to his prayers anymore
Claiming a loss of connection with God, possibly due to life's challenges.
I hope he understands when he's a little bit older
Expressing hope that the grandson will understand as he grows older.
That I always wished the best for him
Wishing the best for the grandson despite the challenges.
Sing a lullaby in the morning when I rise
Suggesting a desire to experience comfort and tranquility through a lullaby.
Sing it 'til I'm far away from here
Expressing a wish to continue the lullaby until the speaker is distanced from current troubles.
If this can be my chance to feel it once in my life
Yearning for a chance to feel something significant in life.
Then sing it brother, cause I don't even care
Encouraging someone (perhaps a brother) to sing the lullaby, showing indifference to the outcome.
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