For What It's Worth
Unveiling the Unsettling: Decoding Graham Blvd's 'For What It's Worth' Message
Lyrics
There's something happening here
Observation of a significant event or change.
What it is ain't exactly clear
Uncertainty about the nature of the happening.
There's a man with a gun over there
Awareness of a person with a gun, potential danger.
Telling me I got to beware
Being warned to be cautious due to the perceived threat.
I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound
Advocacy for collective attention to a disturbing sound or event.
Everybody look what's going down
Encouragement to observe and understand the ongoing situation.
There's battle lines being drawn
Indication of conflicts or divisions becoming apparent.
Nobody's right if everybody's wrong
Suggesting that no one is right if everyone is in disagreement.
Young people speaking their minds
Recognition of young voices expressing their opinions.
Getting so much resistance from behind
Facing opposition or obstacles from those resistant to change.
It's time we stop, hey, what's that sound
Reiteration of the need to pay attention to the unfolding events.
Everybody look what's going down
Encouragement for continued observation and awareness.
What a field-day for the heat
Commentary on the intensified atmosphere, possibly referencing social unrest.
A thousand people in the street
Depiction of a large gathering of people, potentially protesting.
Singing songs and carrying signs
Highlighting the use of music and signs as forms of expression in protests.
Mostly say, hooray for our side
Recognition of the polarization, with people supporting their own side.
It's s time we stop, hey, what's that sound
Reiteration of the call to stop and pay attention to the situation.
Everybody look what's going down
Emphasis on the need for collective awareness.
Paranoia strikes deep
Introduction of the theme of deep-seated fear and suspicion.
Into your life it will creep
Warning that paranoia can gradually infiltrate one's life.
It starts when you're always afraid
Identification of the starting point of fear—constant anxiety.
You step out of line, the man come and take you away
Consequence of stepping out of societal norms—potential consequences.
We better stop, hey, what's that sound
Reiteration of the call to stop and be aware of the surroundings.
Everybody look what's going down
Encouragement for continued vigilance.
Stop, hey, what's that sound
Repetition of the call to stop and pay attention to the situation.
Everybody look what's going down
Emphasis on the collective responsibility to be aware.
Stop, now, what's that sound
Further reinforcement of the importance of stopping and listening.
Everybody look what's going down
Continued emphasis on collective awareness.
Stop, children, what's that sound
Reiteration of the call to stop and pay attention, specifically directed at children.
Everybody look what's going down
Final emphasis on the need for collective observation and understanding.
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