Poor Man's Son
Embracing Life's Riches Amidst Struggle
Lyrics
Stone cold broke in the middle of the winter, oh like a poor man's son
Experiencing financial hardship during winter, akin to a poor man's child
Stone cold broke in the middle of the winter, oh like a poor man's son
Reiteration of the difficult financial situation during winter
My father is a hard earned worker; my mother has a heart of gold
Parents are hardworking and kind-hearted
I was never much younger but I feel twice as old
Despite not being much younger, the speaker feels emotionally older
Stone cold broke in the middle of the winter, oh like a poor man's son
Reiteration of financial struggles in winter
Stone cold broke in the middle of the winter, oh like a poor man's son
Emphasizing the harsh financial conditions
But I've got money for food and a little bit of gasoline
Despite financial constraints, there's enough for basic needs
I've got plenty of time but I want everything now
Although time is abundant, there's a desire for immediate fulfillment
But I don't need no gold or silver
Expressing contentment without the need for wealth
Oh I only need a few new things
Desire for a few new things rather than extravagant wealth
Or I would buy pearls for my lover
If wealthy, would buy pearls for a loved one
Or just a brand new set of guitar strings
Alternatively, desires a new set of guitar strings
Stone cold broke in the middle of the winter, oh like a poor man's son
Restating the financial struggle during winter
Stone cold broke in the middle of the winter, oh like a poor man's son
Reemphasizing the challenging financial situation
I feel a cold wind blowing
Sensing a foreboding cold wind
Dark clouds form on the western sky
Dark clouds symbolizing ominous events on the horizon
I've got a feeling like knowing that everyone here will someday die
A contemplation on mortality, recognizing everyone's eventual death
Stone cold broke in the middle of the winter, oh like a poor man's son
Reiteration of being broke in winter like a poor man's son
Stone cold broke in the middle of the winter, oh like a poor man's son
Highlighting the persistent financial struggle
And I see the bright stars shining high above the Bethlehem tower
Observing bright stars over Bethlehem and connecting to a divine presence
I hear the chorus of angels singing out loud the sweetest sound
Hearing angels singing, portraying a moment of spiritual beauty
Oh brothers, let's go down
Inviting others to join in a spiritual journey
Let's go down, won't you come on down?
Encouraging to participate in the communal experience
Oh brother, let's go down
Reiteration of the invitation to join in a spiritual journey
Down in the river to pray
Suggesting going down to the river for prayer, symbolizing purification
But I don't need no gold or silver
Reaffirmation of contentment without needing wealth
Oh I only need a few new things
Reiterating the desire for a few new things instead of extravagant wealth
Or I would buy pearls for my lover
If wealthy, would buy pearls for a loved one
Or just a brand new set of guitar strings
Alternatively, desires a new set of guitar strings
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