Everything But the Truth
Empower Your World: Unveiling the Truth in Lucinda Williams' Everything But the Truth
Lyrics
You got the power to make this mean ole world a better place
You possess the ability to improve the world despite its negativity.
You got the power to make this mean ole world a better place
Reiteration of the power to positively impact the world.
People say they hate you, try to kill you, while they're grinning in your face
Despite facing hatred and threats, some people pretend to be friendly.
You got the power to make this mean ole world a better place
Repeated emphasis on the power to bring positive change to the world.
Before you can have a friend, you gotta be one
To have friends, one must first exhibit friendship.
Before you can have a friend, you gotta be one
Reiteration of the importance of being a friend to have friends.
You gotta do the right things, gotta jump on in and see that it gets done
Doing the right things and taking action is essential to build relationships.
Before you can have a friend, you gotta be one
Before expecting friendship, one must embody the qualities of a friend.
Everything's gonna change, everything but the truth
Change is inevitable, but the truth remains constant.
Everything's gonna change, everything but the truth
Reiteration of the idea that truth is unchanging amidst other transformations.
He's not playing games, he's taking names, he is bullet proof
A person of integrity is not playing games, is resilient, and unaffected by criticism.
Everything's gonna change, everything but the truth
Despite external changes, the truth remains steadfast.
God put the firewood there, but you gotta light yourself
God provides the resources, but individuals must take the initiative to utilize them.
God put the firewood there, but you gotta light yourself
Reiterating the concept of self-reliance in utilizing the resources available.
You gotta go it alone, you gotta gather it up and nobody gonna help
Independence is required to gather resources as no one will assist.
God put the firewood there, but you gotta light yourself
Emphasizing the individual responsibility to utilize provided resources.
You gotta make the most of what equipment you've got
Optimizing the use of available tools and skills is crucial.
You gotta make the most of what equipment you've got
Reiteration of making the best use of one's abilities without complaining.
Don't sit around complaining, crying all the time, cause you don't have a lot
Discouraging a negative attitude and encouraging proactive efforts.
You gotta make the most of what equipment you've got
Maximizing the use of available resources without dwelling on limitations.
Sooner or later before too long, you gotta make a payment
Eventually, individuals must face consequences and fulfill obligations.
Sooner or later before too long, you gotta make a payment
Reiteration of the inevitability of facing responsibilities over time.
You've gotta settle up with this sweet ole world and give back what you've taken
Returning to the world what has been taken from it is a necessary obligation.
Sooner or later before too long, you gotta make a payment
Highlighting the importance of fulfilling obligations in due time.
Everything's gonna change, everything but the truth
Repetition of the idea that while everything changes, the truth remains constant.
Everything's gonna change, everything but the truth
Reiterating the enduring nature of truth amid external changes.
He's not playing games, he's taking names, he is bullet proof
Emphasizing the strength and resilience of a person grounded in truth.
Everything's gonna change, everything but the truth
Despite external changes, the truth remains unaltered.
Everything's gonna change, everything but the truth
Repetition emphasizing the permanence of truth amid transformations.
Everything's gonna change, everything but the truth
Reiteration of the idea that everything changes except the truth.
Everything's gonna change, everything but the truth
Continued emphasis on the enduring nature of truth amidst changes.
Everything's gonna change, everything but the truth
Stressing the permanence of truth in the face of changing circumstances.
Everything's gonna change, everything but the truth
Repetition underlining that everything changes except the unchanging truth.
Everything's gonna change, everything but the truth
Reiterating the idea that truth remains constant while everything else changes.
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