Lyrics
Hey man, why do you look so down
The speaker is asking someone why they appear sad.
Hey man, what're you doing there on the ground
Continuing to inquire about the person's state while they're on the ground.
Why the long face, you know it doesn't suit ya
Expressing that appearing sad doesn't suit the person.
Why don't you quit tearing out your sutures
Encouraging the person to stop causing themselves emotional pain.
Come on, let's get you on your feet
Encouraging the person to stand up.
Listen and hear your heart still beat
Encouraging the person to listen to their heartbeat, indicating life and resilience.
And sing yourself a happy song now
Encouraging the person to sing a happy song despite troubles.
Like everything ain't going wrong now
Suggesting that things aren't entirely negative and to focus on positives.
Tell yourself you feel just fine
Encouraging self-affirmation that things are alright, despite not fully believing it.
Maybe one day you might believe it
Noting that someday the person might start believing the positivity they tell themselves.
Hey man, no need to beat yourself up
Advising against self-punishment or being hard on oneself.
Hey man, fill some water in your cup
Suggesting hydration or self-care.
Why the heartache, you know it's for the best, yeah
Implying that experiencing heartache is a part of the process for a greater good.
You know the scars don't let you get no rest, yeah
Highlighting that emotional scars can be persistent and disturbing.
Come on, let's get you on your feet
Repeated encouragement to stand up and move forward.
Listen and hear your heart still beat
Reiterating the significance of one's heartbeat.
And sing yourself a happy song now
Encouraging the singing of a happy song despite ongoing challenges.
Like all the things ain't going wrong now
Stressing the importance of perceiving things positively.
Tell yourself you feel just fine
Encouraging self-affirmation of feeling fine, even if it's not entirely believed.
Maybe one day you might believe it
Suggesting that someday the person might genuinely believe in their well-being.
And sing yourself a sappy song now
Encouraging singing a sentimental or emotional song despite adverse situations.
Like all the bombs aren't going off now
Comparing the feeling to a situation where chaos seems prevalent.
Tell yourself it makes you happy
Encouraging to convince oneself of happiness despite external turmoil.
Maybe one day you really will be
Suggesting that someday the person might genuinely find happiness.
And sing yourself a yuppie song now
Encouraging singing a frivolous or superficial song despite challenges.
Like all the fires aren't going out now
Comparing the feeling to a situation where problems seem unceasing.
Tell yourself it makes you happy
Encouraging to convince oneself of happiness despite continuous challenges.
Maybe one day you really will be happy
Suggesting that someday the person might genuinely attain happiness.
Maybe one day you really will be happy
Reiterating the possibility of future happiness despite current struggles.
(maybe one day you might)
Indicating uncertainty about when this change might occur.
Maybe one day you really will be happy
Reiterating the hope for eventual happiness, emphasizing uncertainty.
(maybe one day you might)
Repeating the uncertainty regarding the timing of finding happiness.
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