Lyrics
Well you think you've got it bad
Expressing a perception of hardship or difficulty.
And you think that you've been had
Suggesting a feeling of being deceived or taken advantage of.
Well you never were so wrong
Correcting a misconception or acknowledging a misunderstanding.
If you just listen to this song
Encouraging the listener to pay attention to the message in the song.
Your debts will all be doubled
Warning that one's financial obligations may increase.
Iffin' you all be so troubled
Suggesting that troubles or worries may intensify.
You never gonna help your brother
Stating that helping others is unlikely if personal issues persist.
If you can't help yourself
Highlighting the importance of self-help before assisting others.
Get down your line
Repeated emphasis on the phrase "Get down your line" as a key action.
Get down your line
-Get down your line
-Get down your line
-And you'll be just fine
Expressing the positive outcome of following the advice.
Get down your line
Reiterating the importance of taking action without delay.
And don't waste no time
Emphasizing the need for efficiency and not procrastinating.
Then you can give everyday that you live
Linking the suggested action to a generous and fulfilling life.
Well, get yourself together
Encouraging personal organization and resilience.
Don't ever mind the weather
Suggesting that external factors should not deter one's plans.
Then you can help your neighbor
Connecting personal improvement to the ability to assist others.
And help him with his labor
Highlighting the collaborative aspect of helping others with their tasks.
If you get yourself together
Reiterating the importance of personal readiness for effective giving.
Then giving is so much pleasure
Stating that the act of giving becomes more enjoyable when well-prepared.
It makes your life a treasure
Emphasizing the enrichment of life through acts of generosity.
If you can do someone some good
Highlighting the positive impact of doing good for someone.
Get down your line
Repetition of the advice to "Get down your line" for emphasis.
Get down your line
-Get down your line
-Get down your line
-And you'll be just fine
Reiterating the positive outcomes of taking the recommended action.
Get down your line
Encouraging a sense of urgency and not delaying positive action.
And don't waste no time
Restating the importance of efficiency and time management.
Then you can give everyday that you live
Connecting the suggested action to a continuous and meaningful life.
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