Lyrics
Say there, if you are a vexed one,
Saying hello to someone who is troubled or vexed.
A dreary, weary and perplexed one,
Addressing someone who is dull, tired, and confused.
I've got trouble and he's got trouble,
Expressing that both the speaker and the troubled person have their share of problems.
And you're no better than the next one!
Suggesting that the listener is no worse off than others facing difficulties.
You will find your share of bliss
Assuring that happiness will come to the listener.
If you'll just remember this;
Encouraging the listener to remember a key piece of advice for finding happiness.
You can't have everything,
Stating a fundamental truth: one cannot possess everything.
Be satisfied with the little you may get.
Advising contentment with whatever one receives.
You can't have everything,
Reiterating the impossibility of having everything.
Don't envy neighbours or the fortunes that they get!
Warning against envying others and their fortunes.
Live and laugh and listen,
Encouraging a positive and generous attitude towards life.
Don't be greedy,
Advising against greediness.
Help the needy,
Emphasizing the importance of helping those in need.
And ya gotta get lucky, yes indeedy!
Highlighting the role of luck in life.
Rich man, poor man, beggar or king,
Addressing people of different social statuses, stating they all face limitations.
You just can't have everything.
Reiterating the theme that one cannot have everything.
So thank your stars above
Expressing gratitude for positive elements in life.
For a song in your heart,
Acknowledging the joy of having a song in the heart.
A penny in your pocket
Grateful for having a small amount of money.
And someone in your arms to love.
Appreciating having someone to love.
You can't have everything,
Repeating the idea that one cannot have everything.
Be satisfied with the little you may get.
Reiterating the advice to be content with what one receives.
You can't have everything,
Emphasizing the futility of envying others.
Don't envy neighbours or the fortunes that they get!
Encouraging the listener to avoid comparing their fortunes with others.
Live and laugh and listen,
Repeating the advice to live positively and generously.
Don't be greedy,
Warning against being greedy and selfish.
Help the needy,
Emphasizing the importance of helping those in need.
And ya gotta get lucky, yes indeedy!
Reiterating the role of luck in life's outcomes.
Rich man, poor man, beggar or king,
Addressing people of different social statuses, stating they all face limitations.
You just can't have everything.
Repeating the theme that one cannot have everything.
So thank your stars above
Expressing gratitude for positive elements in life.
For a song in your heart,
Acknowledging the joy of having a song in the heart.
A penny in your pocket
Grateful for having a small amount of money.
And someone in your arms to love.
Appreciating having someone to love.
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