Sally, Don't You Cry
Sally's Resilience: A Song of Endurance and Hope
Lyrics
Oh Sally don't you cry
Reassuring Sally not to cry, offering comfort
Oh Sally don't you cry
Reiteration of comforting Sally, emphasizing not to cry
A man's a man
Stating that a man does his best
Does the best he can
Emphasizing that individuals try their hardest in their roles
Oh Sally don't you cry
Repeating the encouragement for Sally not to cry
Oh Sally don't you moan
Asking Sally not to express sadness or grief
Oh Sally don't you moan
Reiterating the request for Sally to refrain from moaning or complaining
Go hang up the phone
Encouraging Sally to end a conversation (symbolized by hanging up the phone)
Give the dog a bone
Suggesting a distraction or a small reward (giving the dog a bone)
Oh Sally don't you moan
Reiterating the advice for Sally to avoid moaning or lamenting
Sally it ain't so bad
Assuring Sally that the situation isn't terribly negative
Sally it ain't so bad
Reaffirming that the situation isn't too distressing
I see you are mad
Acknowledging Sally's anger or frustration
But he's the best you've had
Implying that despite flaws, the man she's involved with is the best option she has
Sally it ain't so bad
Reiterating that the situation isn't extremely negative
Oh Sally sail on by
Encouraging Sally to move forward despite difficulties
Sweet Sally sail on by
Repeating the encouragement for Sally to continue on her path
Oh the times are hard when you question why
Recognizing tough times when one questions the reasons for hardships
Oh Sally sail on by
Encouraging Sally to keep moving forward despite questioning why
Oh Sally sail on by
Reiterating the encouragement for Sally to continue on her path despite difficulties
Oh Sally sail on by
Repeating the encouragement for Sally to move forward
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