Lyrics
Arthur was born just a plain simple man
Arthur was born as an ordinary, uncomplicated man.
In a plain simple working class position
He held a simple working-class position.
Though the world was hard and its ways were set
Despite the world's harshness and its established ways,
He was young and he had so much ambition
Arthur was young with great aspirations.
All the way he was overtaken
His progress was hindered by influential decision-makers.
By the people who make the big decisions
He was overshadowed by those in power.
But he tried and he tried for a better life
Arthur made continuous efforts for a better life.
And a way to improve his own condition
He sought ways to improve his circumstances.
If only life were easy it would be such fun
If life were easier, it would be more enjoyable.
Things would be more equal and be plenty for everyone
Equality and abundance for everyone would prevail.
Arthur the world's gone and passed you by
The world has progressed beyond Arthur's reach.
Don't you know it, don't you know it
Arthur might be unaware of this fact.
You can cry, cry all night but it won't make it right
Crying all night won't rectify his situation.
Don't ya know it, don't ya know it
Arthur might not realize this reality.
Arthur we know and we sympathize
We acknowledge and empathize with Arthur's plight.
Don't ya know it, don't ya know it
Arthur might not be aware of the sympathy extended towards him.
Arthur we like you and want to help you
We like Arthur and wish to assist him.
Somebody loves you don't you know it
He may not realize that someone loves and cares for him.
How is your life and your Shangri-la
Questions about Arthur's current state and dreams.
And your long lost land of Hallelujah
Referencing a lost paradise or a better past.
And your hope and glory has passed you by
His aspirations and glory days are now past.
Can't you see what the world is doing to ya
Arthur might not realize how the world is affecting him.
And now we see your children
His children are venturing towards a new horizon.
Sailing off in the setting sun
Departing towards a hopeful future.
To a new horizon
Where opportunities are abundant for everyone.
Where there's plenty for everyone
Arthur, maybe
Arthur, could be
The world's perception might be incorrect.
That the world was wrong
Arthur might not realize this fact.
Don't ya know it, don't ya know it
Arthur might not understand the reality of the situation.
Arthur, could be
Maybe Arthur was right all along.
You were right all along
He might not acknowledge or realize this truth.
Don't ya know it, I hope ya know it
Expressing hope that Arthur realizes his correctness.
Now we know and we sympathize
We comprehend and sympathize with Arthur's situation.
We'd like to help you and understand you
We desire to help and comprehend his perspective.
Don't ya know it, don't ya know it
Arthur might not realize the extent of support available.
Somebody loves you, don't ya know it
Someone cares deeply for Arthur, which he might not recognize.
Don't ya know it, don't ya know it
Arthur the world's gone and passed you by
Arthur might feel left behind by the progressing world.
Don't ya know it, don't ya know it
He might not comprehend this reality.
You can cry, cry all night
Crying won't rectify the situation, which Arthur might not realize.
But it won't make it right
Arthur might be unaware of this.
Don't ya know it, don't ya know it
Arthur we read you and understand you
We comprehend and understand Arthur's circumstances.
Arthur we like
We hold affection for Arthur.
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