Lyrics
Somebody said maybe he's a fool, but excuse me
Somebody suggests that the person in question may be considered a fool, but asks for understanding or forgiveness.
Somebody said that he found a jewel, and much less love
Someone claims that the person has found a valuable treasure, but not necessarily love.
Somebody said that he knows for sure, but don't confuse me
It is stated that someone is confident about certain things, but they don't want to be confused or misled.
Who's gonna make what's dirty pure, good as gold
Pondering who has the capability to transform something impure into pure, as precious as gold.
Not man big (not man big), no construction
Emphasizing that the power or significance is not derived from mere human influence or construction.
Not man true, it's a bigger plan than you'll ever do
Highlighting a greater plan beyond individual actions, surpassing what one can achieve.
Not man said (not man said), some production
Noting that what is being stated is not just a human opinion or creation but part of a bigger picture.
Not man made, from the east to the west it's a million miles between
Stating that what exists is not man-made and spans a vast distance from the east to the west.
Who's got a plan when the plan is made, ain't nobody
Questioning who has a plan when the plan is already set, implying a lack of need for additional arrangements.
Looking for arrangements already made, as good as green
Suggesting that there's no need to look for arrangements because everything is already set and good.
Where is the government to come to aide. Ha, there's too much business
Wondering about the government's role in providing assistance, suggesting a focus on business over aid.
I saw a candle sittin' in the shade, getting old
Describing observing a candle aging in the shade, possibly symbolizing neglect or lack of attention.
Not man big (not man big), no construction
Reiterating the idea that significance or power is not derived from human construction.
Not man true (not man true), it's a bigger plan than the likes of you
Emphasizing that the truth or reality is beyond individual influence, part of a grander plan.
Not man said (not man said), some production
Clarifying that what is stated is not a mere human opinion but has a broader context or origin.
Not man made (not man made), from the east to the west it's a million miles between
Asserting that what exists is not a creation of man and spans a vast distance from east to west.
One look around you can see it clear, there's too much trouble
Observing that there is a clear presence of trouble or issues in the surroundings.
One look around and there's nothin' near, the cupboard's bare
Noting a lack of something nearby, possibly implying scarcity or emptiness.
Talking heads got a million words, but they don't say nothin'
Criticizing verbosity and lack of substance in the words of influential figures or authorities.
Who's gonna make what's dirty pure, good as gold
Repeating the earlier question about transforming the impure into pure, as valuable as gold.
Good as gold, yeah yeah yeah
Affirming the desire for something to be as good and valuable as gold.
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