Lyrics
The other day I called myself complaining
The speaker recently found themselves complaining about something.
Now my boss has got me working over time
The speaker's boss now requires them to work overtime.
Then the stranger who was sitting there beside me
A stranger sitting beside the speaker begins to share their own challenges.
Said,I spent all day in the unemployment
The stranger mentions spending the entire day unemployed.
Are there open shifts, are they hiring on
The stranger inquires about job opportunities and open shifts.
I'll work any hours even all night long
The stranger is willing to work any hours, even overnight.
If you could put a good word in for me
The stranger requests the speaker to recommend them for a job.
Every time you think you got it bad
A general observation that whenever one thinks their situation is bad, there's always someone in a worse condition.
You can find someone who's got it worse
Encourages recognizing that others may be facing more significant challenges.
All the things you take for granted now
Things currently taken for granted were once blessings in disguise.
They started out as blessings first
Emphasizes that current privileges had humble beginnings.
If you got someone who loves you
If you have someone who loves you, it's a positive aspect of life.
And a steady job that puts food on the table
Having a stable job providing for basic needs is acknowledged as a blessing.
If you're strong and able
If you possess strength and ability, express gratitude.
Man, be grateful
An overall call to be grateful for life's blessings.
We complain about how much it's gonna cost us
Complaining about the cost of luxury items, like cars, is mentioned.
To feel our 20 something thousand dollars cars
Reference to the value of cars costing around $20,000.
And living in the land of milk and honey
Living in a prosperous and abundant land is noted.
It's so easy to forget how lucky we are
Forgetting the luck and advantages of living in a privileged place is highlighted.
We can work hard and buy a patch of dirt
Hard work can lead to property ownership.
And on Sunday morning we can go to church
On Sundays, there's an opportunity to attend church and express gratitude.
And pray for those who don't have it as good as you
Encourages prayers for those who are less fortunate.
Every time you think you got it bad
Reiteration of the idea that when feeling down, someone else likely has it worse.
You can find someone who's got it worse
Encourages perspective-taking by acknowledging others facing greater challenges.
All the things you take for granted now
Things currently taken for granted have humble beginnings.
They started out as blessings first
Reiterates that current privileges started as blessings.
If you got someone who loves you
Having someone who loves you is emphasized as a positive aspect of life.
And a steady job that puts food on the table
Stability provided by a job is recognized as a blessing.
If you're strong and able
Strength and ability are mentioned again as reasons for gratitude.
Man, be grateful
A repeated call to be grateful for life's blessings.
Every time you think you got it bad
Reiteration of the idea that when feeling down, someone else likely has it worse.
You can find someone who's got it worse
Encourages perspective-taking by acknowledging others facing greater challenges.
All the things you take for granted now
Things currently taken for granted have humble beginnings.
They started out as blessings first
Reiterates that current privileges started as blessings.
If you got someone who loves you
Having someone who loves you is emphasized as a positive aspect of life.
And a steady job that puts food on the table
Stability provided by a job is recognized as a blessing.
If you're strong and able
Strength and ability are mentioned again as reasons for gratitude.
Man, be grateful
A repeated call to be grateful for life's blessings.
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