Lyrics
Tomorrow never knows, usually tell it's too late
Uncertainty looms for the future; often awareness dawns when it's too late.
The day 3:16, when you meet your fate
An allusion to a specific time (3:16) symbolizing the moment of facing destiny or consequences.
The time of revelations is now, just look at the news
Current events and information in the media signify a time for revelations or awakening.
Shit happens everyday and the battle we lose
Everyday occurrences demonstrate struggles and defeats in life.
Look at the ozone layer, all the polluted waters
Concern over environmental issues like the ozone layer depletion and polluted waters.
What kinda life we gonna have for our sons and daughters
Worry about the quality of life for future generations (sons and daughters).
Politicians, worse than the average bum
Criticism of politicians, comparing them unfavorably to average individuals.
One brother bought a gun, started actin' dumb
An individual resorting to violence or irrational behavior, possibly due to societal issues.
We ain't got much longer if we keep up at this pace
A warning that time is running out if current behavior and actions persist.
Like common knowledge, guess some of us brothers learn late
Realization coming too late for some individuals, despite being common knowledge.
I wonder if it's gonna end with earthquakes
Speculation about potential catastrophic events such as earthquakes.
Heart attack, cancer, AIDS, [Incomprehensible]
Mentioning various fatal diseases like heart attacks, cancer, and AIDS.
Tomorrow never knows what the future may bring
Unknown events and circumstances yet to unfold in the future.
For the species that we call human being
Concern for the future of humanity as a species.
Now that we all up in the new millennium
Reflection on the present era, the new millennium.
Scientists predict we gon' see plenty of
Scientific predictions indicating impending challenges.
Destruction and chaos, big payoff
Fear of widespread destruction and instability with potential rewards for some.
[Incomprehensible] worry 'bout gettin' laid off
Anxieties regarding losing employment or job security.
I'm tryin' to figure out how we're gonna survive
An individual's struggle to comprehend survival amidst potential disasters.
If a mass disaster attacks and it'll take all your lives
Facing the possibility of a catastrophic event claiming many lives.
Leave the rest to suffer for not believin' the ways
Leaving others to suffer due to their disbelief or ignorance.
I wonder if the world is gonna end with earthquakes and tidal waves
Speculation about the end of the world through natural disasters like earthquakes and tidal waves.
I wonder if the others will pass, suffered from havin? slaves
Contemplation on whether oppressors will face consequences for their actions.
Tomorrow never knows about them wicked ways but
An ambiguous line suggesting unknown repercussions or consequences for wicked behavior.
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