Lyrics
Maybe I talk like the man
Perhaps I speak in the manner of someone perceived as being at the bottom of the social or hierarchical ladder
Who hangs on the lowest rung
Similar to someone hanging or existing at the lowest position
And I don't want to be like the man
I don't wish to resemble the person who pleads or asks desperately, even if they possess minimal wealth or status
Who begs on the lowest gold
Refers to avoiding the state of begging even when one has minimal resources or wealth
And when you run out of time
When time is limited or scarce, I aim to rise above difficulties or challenges
I fly high above the stones
Despite facing obstacles, I aspire to soar high, possibly metaphorically represented by flying above stones
Another walk down memory lane
Reflects on revisiting past memories, but it won't cover up or conceal the fortune that has been taken away
Won't hide all the luck you've stole
Memories or nostalgia won't overshadow the luck or opportunities that have been stolen or lost
Yeah, while you doubt me
During moments of skepticism towards me
You're so wise
Indicates sarcastically that despite doubt, the person is considered knowledgeable or all-knowing
You spread the word
Encouragement to spread information or opinions
If you're alive then why aren't you living
Questioning the quality of existence when merely being alive doesn't equate to truly living life to its fullest
And I want the world
Expresses a desire or longing for vast opportunities, ambitions, or achievements
And I want the world
Reiterates the longing or aspiration for significant achievements and experiences
Maybe I talk like the man
Repeats the sentiment of possibly sounding like someone positioned at the lowest level
Who hangs from the lowest rung
Similar to line 2, portraying someone hanging or existing at the lowest point
And I don't want to be like the man
Reiterates the desire to avoid resembling someone who begs, even if they possess minimal wealth or status
Who begs on the lowest gold
Similar to line 4, avoiding the state of begging despite minimal resources or wealth
Yeah, don't you doubt me
An assertion challenging doubts directed towards the speaker
If you're wise
Similar to line 12, suggesting that if one is wise, they should spread information or knowledge
Then spread the word
A repetition emphasizing the importance of spreading information or opinions
If you're alive then why aren't you living
Raises the question about the quality of life despite being alive, implying the necessity of truly living
And I want the world
Reiterates the desire or longing for vast opportunities, ambitions, or achievements
And I want the world
Repeats the aspiration for significant achievements and experiences
And all the life I've had I've spent
The speaker reflects on spending their life searching for someone who understands or comprehends
Looking out for someone who knows
Continuation of the theme of searching for someone who truly understands
We won't come down
Asserting that they won't fall or lower themselves because they possess immense inner strength (a metaphorical "million" strong)
'Cause I'm a million strong
Reinforces the idea of immense inner strength or resilience
And so's the light I've found
Similar to line 33, implying substantial inner strength or resilience
And all the life I've had I've spent
Repeats the theme of spending life seeking understanding from someone
Looking out for someone who knows
Continuation of the theme of searching for understanding or comprehension
We won't come down
Emphasizes the determination not to falter or diminish due to possessing significant inner strength
'Cause I'm a million strong
Similar to line 34, asserting substantial inner strength or resilience
And so's the light I've found
Reiterates the theme of possessing immense inner strength or resilience, possibly metaphorically represented as "light"
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