The Loved
Unveiling the Human Condition: The Loved by Paul Weller
Lyrics
Everyone thinks it's fine
People generally believe everything is okay.
Making cash, coasting time
Engaging in activities to earn money while time passes effortlessly.
Everyone thinks it's fair
Common perception is that things are just and equitable.
To be almost free - to be almost there
It seems acceptable to be almost free or on the verge of achieving goals.
But not really aware
Despite appearances, there is a lack of true awareness.
Anyone can cry
Expressing emotions, particularly crying, is not exclusive to anyone.
So wipe away those phoney tears in your eyes
Advising to wipe away insincere tears from one's eyes.
Don't come 'round here
Discouraging someone from seeking approval or support here.
Expecting votes
Do not expect validation or support in this context.
See who charts the course on a sinking boat
Observing who takes charge or leads in challenging situations.
And whatever you give
Emphasizing the importance of giving, but with a condition.
Listen - you give to give
Highlighting the significance of giving for the sake of giving itself.
But humanities so weak - if it can it would give
Humanity's generosity is limited by its weakness; it gives if it can.
The loved of the loved
Referring to a special group of individuals, "the loved of the loved."
There's a man down there
Pointing out the existence of a man in a specific situation.
And it should be clear
Stressing the need for clarity regarding this individual's circumstances.
I thought we knew
Previously thought to understand a situation.
And believed in it too
Belief in a situation or cause was present.
Anyone can see why
Encouraging clear perception of reasons behind actions.
So wipe away the phoney tears you cry
Reiterating the need to remove insincere tears.
An' don't come 'round here
Similar advice to not seek approval or support in this situation.
Expecting votes
Reiteration of not expecting validation or support in this context.
See who charts the course on a sinking boat
Observing who takes charge or leads in challenging situations, repeated from line 11.
And whatever you give
Emphasizing the importance of giving, but with a condition, repeated from line 13.
Listen - you give to give
Highlighting the significance of giving for the sake of giving itself, repeated from line 14.
But humanities so weak - if it can it would give
Humanity's generosity is limited by its weakness; it gives if it can, repeated from line 15.
The loved of the loved
Referring again to the special group of individuals, "the loved of the loved," repeated from line 16.
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