For What It's Worth
Finding Hope Beyond Material Desires
Lyrics
People live in lonely places old apartments sittin’ over avenues
Describes people living in isolated or solitary places like old apartments situated above streets or roads.
They spend the rest of their paychecks scratchin’ tickets
They use their earnings to buy lottery tickets hoping for a change or something new.
Hopin’ for something new
Expresses the desire for something different or better.
Oh tell me God why do we put our hope in material things
Questioning the reliance on material possessions for hope or fulfillment.
Empty the jar dimes and pennies keep the lights on for one more week
Struggling to make ends meet, using small amounts of money to pay bills.
Where do you start if all you got is a map but nowhere to go
Feeling lost and directionless despite having resources like a map.
Who plays the part of the superhero in this show
Asking who takes on the role of a hero or savior in this challenging situation.
There’s too much noise and bad news
Commenting on the overwhelming amount of negative information and insufficient risk or stakes.
And not enough to lose
There isn't enough at stake to drive meaningful change.
When we try we make it work
Despite difficulties, attempts are made to make things function.
I think that counts for what it’s worth
Belief that efforts should be acknowledged, regardless of the outcome.
Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh for what it’s worth
Repetition of the chorus emphasizing the value of trying despite adversity or obstacles.
Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh for what it’s worth
-Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh for what it’s worth
-Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh for what it’s worth
-I think it’s kinda funny how we all get down over stupid little things
-Start losing sight of our lane good days end games
-When we don’t get our way
-So please tell me God why do we put our hope in material things
-Gotta mix up our cards to stay in the game yeah if you ask me
-There’s too much noise and bad news
-And not enough to lose
-When we try we make it work
-I think that counts for what it’s worth
-Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh for what it’s worth
-Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh for what it’s worth
-Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh for what it’s worth
-Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh for what it’s worth
-There’s too much noise and bad news
-And not enough to lose
-When we try we make it work
-I think that counts for what it’s worth
-Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh for what it’s worth
-Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh for what it’s worth
-Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh for what it’s worth
-Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh for what it’s worth
-Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh for what it’s worth
-Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh for what it’s worth
Final repetition, reinforcing the song's central theme of resilience and perseverance.
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