Pulling Hard Against the Stream
Navigating Life's Rapids: Wisdom and Resilience in 'Pulling Hard Against the Stream'
Lyrics
In this world, I've gained my knowledge
In this world, the speaker has acquired knowledge.
And for it I've had to pay
The acquisition of knowledge has come at a cost for the speaker.
And though I never went to college
Despite not attending college, the speaker imparts wisdom heard from others.
I've heard a wise man say
A wise man's saying is referenced by the speaker.
Life is like a mighty river
Life is likened to a powerful, continuous river.
Rolling on from day to day
Life unfolds persistently, progressing day by day.
Men are vessels launched upon it
People are compared to vessels navigating the river of life.
And sometimes wrecked and cast away
Individuals may face challenges, symbolized by being wrecked and cast away.
So do your best for one another
A call to mutual support and cooperation is made.
When you're stepping in between
Encouragement to assist each other in times of conflict or difficulty.
Help the water weary brother
Specifically, aiding a tired or struggling companion.
Pulling hard against the stream
A metaphorical reference to facing challenges in life.
Pulling hard against the stream
Repetition of the metaphor, emphasizing the struggle against adversity.
Many a bright, good hearted fellow
Various individuals, characterized as good-hearted or noble, encounter challenges.
Many a noble, biding man
Description of people facing difficulties.
He finds himself in water shallow
A metaphorical representation of encountering shallow waters, symbolizing challenges.
Them come on help us if you can
A call for assistance to those capable of helping.
Some succeed at every turning
Some individuals succeed effortlessly at every turn in life.
Fortune favors every steed
Favorable circumstances accompany certain individuals.
Others too though more deserving
Despite deserving success, some individuals face hardships.
Have to pull hard against the stream
Emphasis on the struggle against adversity for some.
So do your best for one another
A repetition of the call for mutual support and assistance.
When you're stepping in between
Encouragement to intervene and help a weary companion.
Help the water weary brother
Reiteration of the metaphorical struggle against life's challenges.
Pulling hard against the stream
Emphasis on the continuous effort needed to overcome obstacles.
Just pulling hard against the stream
Repetition emphasizing the ongoing struggle against adversity.
If the wind is in your favor
If circumstances are favorable, one is urged to consider those less fortunate.
And you've weathered every storm
Reference to overcoming challenges and persevering through difficulties.
Think of those who love has labored
Recognition of those who struggle in the name of love without reaping fair rewards.
Never get fair wins at all
Acknowledgment of the unfairness in some not receiving just rewards in life.
So do your best for one another
Repetition of the call for mutual support and cooperation.
When you're stepping in between
Encouragement to step in and assist those facing challenges.
And help the water weary brother
Reiteration of the need to help those struggling against life's difficulties.
Pulling hard against the stream
Emphasis on the ongoing effort required to overcome life's obstacles.
Pulling hard against the stream
Repetition of the metaphorical struggle against adversity.
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