Lyrics
Some folks like rock n roll some say it'll save your soul
Preference for rock n roll with the belief it can bring salvation.
Some folks like jazz some folks paint
Diverse interests, including jazz and painting.
Some folks get left behind some folks don't even try
Disparities in effort, with some not trying and getting left behind.
Some folks are good folks some folks ain't
Recognition of both good and not-so-good individuals.
Some folks do cartwheels some folks are navy seals
Variety in abilities, from cartwheels to navy seals.
Some folks ain't got no folks to teach em' how to dance
People lacking guidance in certain skills, like dancing.
Some folks are flying high some folks ain't got no time
Differences in success and time availability.
Most folks just getting by waitin' fer their chance
Many people just getting by, waiting for opportunities.
New ways to recreate increase growth and stimulate
Desire for innovation, growth, and stimulation.
Oh how this life is great but who's to blame
Rhetorical question about the accountability of life's challenges.
Standing round on burning coal feed the world with jelly rolls
Imagery of standing on burning coal, suggesting enduring hardship.
Everything is changing but somehow staying the same
Observation of change coexisting with continuity.
Some folks like cocktails vodka and ginger ales
Preferences for cocktails and the acknowledgment of diverse tastes.
Some folks like a fine wine some folks don't drink
Recognition of people who choose not to drink.
Some folks don't take no lip some folks got a kung fu grip
Assertiveness and strength contrasted with those with a kung fu grip.
Some folks fly rocket ships in outer space
Diversity in pursuits, including space exploration.
Some folks don't pay no mind some folks fuss
Indifference in certain individuals.
Some folks take cash other folks you can't trust
Caution regarding trust, with some preferring cash transactions.
New ways to recreate increase growth and stimulate
Reiteration of the desire for recreation, growth, and stimulation.
Ah how this life is great but who's to blame
Rhetorical questioning of life's greatness and accountability.
Standing round on burning coal feed the world with jelly rolls
Continuation of imagery involving burning coal and jelly rolls.
Everything is changing but somehow staying the same
Reflection on the paradox of change and sameness.
Some folks are Canadian some folks Ukrainian
Acknowledgment of nationality diversity (Canadian, Ukrainian).
Some come France some live in Spain
Mention of different countries, emphasizing diversity.
No matter where folks from be kind to everyone
Call for kindness regardless of one's origin.
Them folks and you folks we're all the same
Unity message—everyone, regardless of background, is the same.
New ways to recreate increase growth and stimulate
Repeated desire for recreation, growth, and stimulation.
Ah how this life is great but who's to blame
Reiteration of the rhetorical questioning of life's greatness.
Standing round on burning coal feed the world with jelly rolls
Continuation of the burning coal and jelly rolls imagery.
Everything is changing but somehow staying the same
Reflection on the simultaneous change and constancy of everything.
Everything is changing now but somehow staying the same
Final observation on the changing nature of everything.
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