Satisfied Mind
Wealth Beyond Riches: Unveiling the True Meaning of 'Satisfied Mind'
Lyrics
How many times have you heard someone say
Expressing a common statement about the desire for wealth.
"If I had his money, I could do things my way?"
Reflecting on the belief that having someone else's wealth would enable personal freedom.
Little they know that it's so hard to find
Highlighting the difficulty in finding contentment.
One rich man in ten with a satisfied mind.
Suggesting that only one out of ten wealthy individuals truly has a satisfied and contented mind.
Once I was waitin' for fortune and fame
Recalling a period of waiting for success and recognition.
Everything that I dreamed for to get a start in life's game
Describing the anticipation of achieving dreams and starting life on a positive note.
Suddenly it happened, I lost every dime
Recounting a sudden loss of wealth, potentially indicating a setback in life.
But I'm richer by far with a satisfied mind
Emphasizing that despite the financial loss, the speaker feels richer due to having a satisfied mind.
Money can't buy back your youth when you're old
Stating the inability of money to regain lost youth.
Or a friend when you're lonely, or a love that's grown cold
Listing things money can't buy: youth, companionship in loneliness, and rekindling a cold love.
The wealthiest person is a pauper at times
Asserting that even the wealthiest individuals experience poverty in certain aspects of life.
Compared to the man with a satisfied mind
Comparing the true richness of a satisfied mind to material wealth.
When my life is ended, my time has run out
Contemplating the end of life and the assurance of leaving with no regrets.
My trials and my loved ones, I'll leave them no doubt
Referring to the speaker's trials and relationships, ensuring clarity for loved ones.
But one thing's for certain, when it comes my time
Expressing certainty that, when the speaker's time comes, they will depart contentedly.
I'll leave this old world with a satisfied mind
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I'll leave this old world with a satisfied mind
Reiterating the intention to leave this world with a satisfied mind.
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