Silver Lining
Embrace the Silver Lining: Unveiling Life's Unfair Realities
Lyrics
They tell you not to worry
Advising not to worry
They say they're terribly sorry
Expressing apologies, but stating inevitability
But that's the way it has to be
Describing the unavoidable reality
For the likes of me
Referring to oneself
Just be good and know your station
Encouraging obedience and acceptance
Always look on the bright side
Optimistic outlook in difficult situations
Keep your faith and keep your patience
Advocating faith and patience for future rewards
Your reward is after you've died
Implying rewards come after death
So don't be told
Encouraging independence
Don't be consoled
Discouraging consolation
Things are so bad
Highlighting the severity of the situation
You can never make do
Expressing inability to cope
And there's always someone better off than you
Noting others in better situations
They tell you that's your future
Indicating a predetermined future
It's all down to human nature
Attributing situations to human nature
Simply settle for what you got
Advocating acceptance of current circumstances
That's destiny and that's your lot
Describing fate and destiny
All of us cannot come first
Stating not everyone can be first
Yes, what you have is second-best
Accepting second-best as a reality
But it might be a good deal worse
Acknowledging it could be worse
Third world peasants get even less
Highlighting disparities in the world
So don't be told
Reiterating independence and resilience
Don't be consoled
Discouraging consolation
Things are so bad
Emphasizing the severity of the situation
You can never make do
Expressing inability to cope
And there's always someone better off than you
Noting others in better situations
Do you care that it's not fair?
Raising a question about fairness
Is this the way we have to live?
Questioning the accepted way of living
I know I care
Expressing concern
And I want an equal share
Desiring equality, even if it requires sacrifice
Even if it means I have to give
Expressing willingness to give for equal sharing
The people who are on top
Referring to those in privileged positions
Say that you should keep your chin up
Encouraging optimism despite difficulties
And they are keen to show you
Pointing out unhappiness in lower positions
The unhappy ones below you
Rejecting exposure to such negativity
But I want no more of that stuff
Rejecting the upside-down perspective
That's looking at it upside down
Advocating a positive outlook
And the world has got money enough
Asserting that there is enough wealth in the world
For us to make it go around
Believing in the possibility of sharing wealth
Don't be told
Reiterating independence and resilience
Don't be consoled
Discouraging consolation
Don't be ruled
Advising against submission to authority
Don't be fooled
Warning against deception
Because things are so bad you can never make do
Emphasizing severity of the situation
And there's always someone better off than you
Noting others in better situations
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