Don't Take It Too Bad
Embrace Life's Game of Love: Steve Earle's Wisdom
Lyrics
Don't you take it too bad
Don't let it affect you negatively
If you're feelin' unlovin'
If you're experiencing a lack of love
If you're feelin unfeelin'
If you're feeling emotionally numb
If you're feelin' alone
If you're feeling lonely
Don't take it too bad
Reiterating the advice not to take it too badly
'cause it ain't you to blame, babe
It's not your fault, it's just a part of life's challenges
Lord, it's just some kind of game made
Suggesting that life is like a game
Out of all of this living
Making the best out of the time left for living
That we got left to do
Emphasizing the limited time we have to live
And if you go searchin'
If you seek reasons and explanations
For rhyme or for reason
Forcing such searches will consume your time
Then you won't have the time
Time that could be better spent in conversation
That it take just for talkin'
Talking about your experiences
About the places you've been, babe
Discussing the places you've been
About the places you've seen, babe
Reflecting on the places you've seen
And how soft the time flies
Commenting on how quickly time passes
Past your window at night
Through the window at night
And we just can't have that, girl
Expressing the importance of avoiding negativity
'cause it's a sad, lonesome, cold world
Describing life as sad, lonesome, and cold
And a man need a woman just to stand by his side
Stating that a man needs a woman for support
And whisper sweet words in his ears about daydreams
Desiring comforting words and daydreams from a woman
And roses and playthings
Mentioning pleasant things like roses and playthings
And the sweetness of springtime
Referring to the sweetness of springtime
And the sound of the rain
Highlighting the calming sound of rain
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