Messed Up World
Navigating a Crazy World: Eddy Clearwater's Message of Hope
Lyrics
This is a crazy, mixed-up world
This world is chaotic and confusing.
People, it seems like one great big curse
People appear to be a significant source of trouble or hardship.
This is a crazy mixed up world today
Reiteration of the chaotic nature of the present world.
People, it seems like one great big curse
Reiteration of the idea that people contribute to the difficulties in the world.
Things gotta get better real soon
Expressing hope for improvement in the near future.
'Cause they can't hardly get much worse
Emphasizing the current severe state of affairs.
This is a cruel, cruel, cruel world
Describing the world as harsh and unforgiving.
You have to live in each and every day
Highlighting the daily challenges one must endure.
This is a cruel, cruel, cruel world
Reiteration of the cruel nature of the world.
You have to live in each and every day
Reiterating the idea that everyday life is difficult.
You can't hardly trust your next door neighbor
Expressing a lack of trust in neighbors, suggesting potential betrayal.
Or they just might steal your life away
Warning about the possibility of losing one's life due to betrayal.
You know I'm tryin' my best
Indicating efforts to provide for family and educate children.
Just to send my kids to school
Reference to the challenges faced in ensuring children receive an education.
But gangs and guns are takin' over
Commenting on the rise of violence and crime affecting communities.
That's why everybody's got the blues
Suggesting that societal issues contribute to a widespread feeling of sadness.
What a cruel, cruel, cruel world
Reiteration of the harsh and challenging nature of the world.
People, it seems like one great big curse
People continue to be a significant source of hardship and adversity.
Things gotta get better real soon
Expressing hope for positive change in the near future.
'Cause they can't hardly get much worse
Reiterating the idea that the current state of affairs is already very difficult.
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