Tryin' Times
Navigating Turbulent Times: A Musical Reflection
Lyrics
Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh yeah
Expression of agreement or affirmation.
Tryin' times, what the world is talkin' about
Referring to challenging or difficult times.
You got confusion all over the land, yeah
Widespread confusion and disorder.
You got mother against daughter, you got father against son
Highlighting familial conflicts, illustrating societal discord.
You know the whole thing is getting out of hand
Observation that the situation is escalating.
Then maybe folks wouldn't have to suffer
Suggesting that love and compassion could alleviate suffering.
If there was more love for your brother
Advocating for increased love among people.
But these are tryin' times, yeah, yeah
Reiteration of challenging times.
You got the riots in the ghetto, it's all around
Referring to civil unrest in impoverished urban areas.
A whole lot of things that's wrong is going down, yes, it is
Noting various societal problems.
I can't understand it from my point of view
Expressing personal difficulty in understanding the situation.
'Cause I think you should do unto others
Advocating for treating others with the golden rule.
As you'd have them do unto you
Emphasizing the reciprocity of actions.
Then maybe folks wouldn't have to suffer
Reiteration of the potential alleviation of suffering through love.
If there was more love for your brother
Reemphasizing the importance of brotherly love.
But these are tryin' times, yes, it is
Reiteration of the trying nature of the times.
I said man is always talking 'bout it's inhumanity to man
Commenting on humanity's tendency to discuss inhumanity.
But what is he tryin' to do to make it a better man?
Pose a question about efforts to improve humanity.
Oh, just read the paper, turn on your TV
Suggesting awareness through media consumption.
You see folks demonstrating about equality
Observing public demonstrations for equality.
But maybe folks wouldn't have to suffer
Reiterating the potential reduction of suffering through love.
If there was more love for your brother
Reemphasizing the call for love among people.
But these are tryin' times
Reiteration of the challenging nature of the times.
Tryin' times, yeah, that's what the world is talkin' about
Restating the theme of difficult times and societal confusion.
You got confusion all over the land
Reiteration of widespread confusion and disorder.
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