Bend a Little
Embracing Change: Jimmy Buffett's Call to Bend and Unearth Life's Harmony
Lyrics
Evil it's been here all along
Evil has existed consistently.
Good things they just seem to have come and gone
Positive things appear transient.
In my life I have seen so much go wrong
I've witnessed numerous things go awry in my life.
And there's only one way left for us to get along
There's only one remaining approach for us to coexist.
You got to bend a little one way or the other
Adapt or compromise slightly in one direction or another.
You got to leave your mind open to discover
Remain receptive to new experiences or ideas.
Seems I've been fightin' it all along
It seems I've been continuously resisting this notion.
You got to bend a little no matter which side you're on
Regardless of your stance, be willing to flex a bit.
Or soon you'll be gone
Otherwise, you'll fade away or be irrelevant.
Papers they print it every day
News publications cover events daily.
Housewife wraps the garbage then throws it away
A housewife discards the news after using it for garbage.
I don't guess she thinks they have that much to say
She likely doesn't consider it highly informative.
But when the time is right she'll be the lady with so much to pay
But circumstances might change, demanding attention and consequences.
You got to bend a little one way or the other
Adjust or compromise in some way.
You got to leave your mind open to discover
Keep an open mind to explore new possibilities.
Seems I've been fightin' it all along
I've been resisting this concept persistently.
You got to bend a little no matter which side you're on
Regardless of allegiance, be flexible.
Or soon you'll be gone
Otherwise, you'll become irrelevant or disappear.
History it teaches much too well
History imparts valuable lessons.
Nations had to rise up before they fell
Nations had to rise before their downfall.
And my eyes see the story they're tryin' to tell
I perceive the narrative they aim to convey.
And tonight I think I heard the final toll of the bell
Perhaps, I've sensed the culmination of events.
We better
There's an imperative...
Bend a little one way or the other
Adapt or compromise to some extent.
You got to leave your mind open to discover
Keep an open mind for new revelations.
Seems I've been fightin' it all along
I've been persistently resisting this idea.
You got to bend a little no matter which side you're on
Flexibility is crucial, irrespective of alignment.
Or soon you'll be gone
Otherwise, you'll fade away or become obsolete.
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