Lyrics
Everybody's talking 'bout
People are discussing and focusing on what they lack.
What they ain't got
Refers to the things that people do not possess.
Could-haves and should-haves
Mentions regrets and missed opportunities.
And the have-nots
Highlights the existence of people with nothing.
Even the pocket-money people, livin' on the hill
Even those with modest means have an unfulfilled emptiness.
They've got an empty feelin' that they can't fill
Despite having some wealth, there's an unsatisfied void.
How could the answer be any clearer
Suggests that the solution is evident.
Only place to look is in the mirror
Indicates that self-reflection is the key.
What's on the inside is on the outside
Internal thoughts and feelings are reflected externally.
What's on the outside is on the inside
The external appearance mirrors internal emotions.
Now you can run
Suggests escaping, but not from oneself.
But you can't hide
Emphasizes the inability to hide from one's true self.
Whatever's on the inside is on the outside
Internal states manifest in external actions.
I was always lookin' for somebody to blame
Previously blamed others for personal issues.
Married five different women
Multiple failed marriages with similar issues.
They were all the same
Highlighting a pattern in failed relationships.
Got me a guru tryin' to get me some help
Consulted a guru seeking assistance.
He said I can't help you
Guru emphasizes self-help and personal responsibility.
You've got to help yourself
And let me remind you of a well-known fact
Pointing fingers at others results in self-reflection.
When you point one finger, three point back
Highlighting the consequence of blaming others.
What's on the inside is on the outside
Reiteration of internal reflections affecting the external.
What's on the outside is on the inside
External actions are a reflection of internal states.
Now you can run
Reiterates the impossibility of escaping oneself.
But you can't hide
Emphasizes the inescapable connection between internal and external.
Whatever's on the inside is on the outside
You're the star and director
Empowers the individual as the main influence in their life.
Of your own movie
Metaphorically presents life as a personal movie.
And your mind is the projector of the scene
The mind shapes the experiences projected in life.
On the screen
Imagery of the mind as a projector creating life's scenes.
What's on the inside is on the outside
Reiteration of internal states manifesting externally.
What's on the outside is on the inside
External appearances reflect internal thoughts and feelings.
Now you can run
Reiterates the impossibility of escaping oneself.
But you can't hide
Underlines the connection between internal and external.
Whatever's on the inside is on the outside
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