Everybody's Better
Rising Above: Embracing Self-Worth in Everybody's Better
Lyrics
Everybody's better than I am
Expressing a sense of inferiority, feeling that everyone is superior.
I think everybody's better than me
Reiterating the belief that others are better than oneself.
Everybody's swell I guess
Observing that everyone seems to be doing well or is in good spirits.
They're doing well some more or less
Noting that people are generally successful to varying degrees.
Everybody's better than I am I think
Repeating the feeling of being inferior to others.
You know, to be king you don't need a castle
Suggesting that achieving greatness doesn't necessarily require a grand environment.
To row, back to shore can sure be a hassle
Highlighting the challenges involved in returning to a safe place, metaphorically referencing life's difficulties.
Everybody's acting like I don't matter
Perceiving a lack of recognition and importance in the eyes of others.
Everybody's into the act
Observing that many people are actively engaged in their own pursuits or performances.
Too many of them to avoid
Feeling overwhelmed by the number of individuals to interact with or avoid.
It could be that I'm paranoid
Suspecting that one's feelings of insignificance may be influenced by paranoia.
I matter as a matter of fact
Asserting one's importance as a factual reality.
You know, to be king you don't need a castle
Reiterating that greatness doesn't require a lavish setting.
To row, back to shore can sure be a hassle
Emphasizing the challenges of navigating through life's difficulties.
Why you walk around with your head low down
Questioning why someone is carrying themselves with a lowered spirit.
The true king rules without a crown
Suggesting that true leadership doesn't need external symbols like a crown.
If your boat's afloat after the typhoon
Encouraging resilience in the face of adversity, represented by the typhoon.
Row it safely back to the lagoon
Advising to safely navigate challenges and return to a place of tranquility.
And never mind the green grass you won't mow
Discouraging unnecessary worries about superficial matters.
Or what it is you have or don't to show
Advising not to be concerned about material possessions or displays.
Or what it is you can or can't afford
Encouraging acceptance of one's capabilities and limitations.
The good are good without reward
Highlighting the intrinsic goodness of individuals without expecting rewards.
You know, to be king you don't need a castle
Reiterating that greatness doesn't require extravagant surroundings.
To row, back to shore can sure be a hassle
Stressing the ongoing challenges in navigating through life.
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