Do for the Others
Harmony Amidst Sorrow: Unveiling the Emotional Journey in 'Do for the Others'
Lyrics
Round, round, up and down
Describes a cyclical, repetitive nature, possibly reflecting life's ups and downs.
All along the lonely town
The narrator observes the loneliness prevalent throughout the town.
See him sinkin' low
Depicts someone sinking emotionally or spiritually.
Doesn't see the joy there is to know
Suggests the person is unaware of the joy that exists around them.
And he cries from the misery
Expresses the person's emotional pain and distress.
And he lies singin' harmony
Indicates that the person is not truthful and is trying to maintain a facade through singing harmoniously.
She is gone there is no tomorrow
Refers to the departure of a significant person with a sense of finality.
It is done so now here must borrow
Implies the need to find solace or support from others.
The life of his brothers
Suggests a connection between the person's life and the lives of others.
And living in sorrow
Describes a state of perpetual sadness.
Must do for the others
Encourages the person to act for the benefit of others despite personal sorrow.
A chill wind hits his face
Introduces a challenging or harsh external force affecting the person.
Was that a tear I thought I saw a trace?
Suggests the possibility of the person shedding tears in response to the challenging situation.
Loving people everywhere
Highlights the presence of love and compassion in the world.
Where is she?
The narrator questions the absence of the person they are searching for.
She is not there
Confirms the person's absence, intensifying the sense of loss.
And he cries from the misery
Reiterates the person's emotional pain and distress.
And he lies singin' harmony
Reemphasizes the person's lack of truthfulness and their attempt to maintain harmony through deception.
She is gone there is no tomorrow
Repeats the theme of irreversible departure.
It is done so now here must borrow
Reiterates the need to seek support or solace from others.
The life of his brothers
Reaffirms the interconnectedness of the person's life with others.
And living in sorrow
Restates the perpetual state of sorrow.
Must do for the others
Reiterates the call for altruistic action despite personal pain.
Ooh, ooh hm
Concludes with a vocal expression, possibly representing emotional resonance.
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