Lyrics
What if you could change the world today
Poses a hypothetical scenario where one could change the world.
And all you had to do was be a good person today
Suggests that being a good person is the key to making that change.
I know it sounds just a little cliché
Acknowledges that the idea might seem overused or unoriginal.
But maybe go about your day with a smile today
Encourages starting the day positively with a smile.
And try your best to be a positive influence today
Advocates for being a positive influence and avoiding negativity.
And do away with anything negative to say
Emphasizes the need to eliminate negative speech.
Because the world has enough dismay today
Points out the current abundance of problems in the world.
And the only way to help it is to make a change, okay
States that change is necessary to help improve the situation.
Listen, it's really easy, just let me explain
Offers to explain how easy it is to make a difference.
Try treating everybody with respect, okay
Encourages treating everyone with respect.
And let the person ahead of you merge in your lane
Suggests a simple act of kindness: letting someone merge in traffic.
And maybe say good morning in the elevator today
Proposes greeting people, like saying "good morning" in an elevator.
It's the little things we do every day
Highlights the significance of small daily actions.
That could brighten anybody's bad day per se
Indicates that these actions can positively impact someone's bad day.
Cause you never know what is on their plate today
Reminds that others may be dealing with challenges.
So maybe try and share this song and sing along okay, like
Encourages sharing the song as a way to spread positivity.
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Repeats the chorus emphasizing changing behaviors to improve the world.
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-I'm just saying if we change our ways
-Maybe we could try and make the world a better place, hey
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Continues the chorus, promoting embracing grace and humanity.
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-So let's embrace this amazing grace
-How sweet would it sound if we're all humane, aye
-That's what I'm saying, and I hope I'm conveying
Expresses hope that the message is conveyed without negativity.
Properly, certainly, and without any hating
Stresses the draining effect of hate in society.
Because it's draining, all the hate we're sustaining
Comments on the negativity sustained in society.
When I know we're capable of more than what we're portraying
Believes humanity is capable of more positive actions.
And there's no shame in educating those who haven't awaken
Advocates for educating those who are unaware.
Cause they probably never had a graceful neighbor explaining
Suggests lack of exposure to good examples for some.
How to be a good person in this world that we came in
Emphasizes the importance of learning how to be good in society.
So let's try our best to share what Mr. Rogers was saying, like
Refers to sharing the wisdom of Mr. Rogers about being good neighbors.
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Repeats the chorus with a plea to join in making the world better.
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-I'm just saying it's a beautiful day, so won't you be my neighbor in this crazy world today
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Concludes with a call to ensure the perpetuation of a beautiful day, implying sustaining positivity.
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-And let's make sure that this beautiful day never stops!
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