Lyrics
Somebody's cryin' to be heard
There's a person expressing a need to be listened to or understood.
And there's also someone who hears every word
There's someone attentive and receptive to what's being communicated.
Sail across the ocean with your back against the wind
Metaphorically navigating challenges, facing adversity.
Listening to nothing save the calling of a bird
Being focused solely on nature's elements, devoid of distractions.
And when the rain begins to fall, don't you start to curse
Advising against reacting negatively when facing difficulties.
It may be just the tears of someone that you never heard
Suggesting that sometimes hardships are unnoticed by others.
Somebody's cryin' to be heard
Reiteration of the desire for acknowledgment or understanding.
And there's also someone who hears every word
Reinforcing the presence of a receptive audience.
Reflected in the water is a face that you don't know
Seeing a reflection of oneself, perhaps unexpectedly.
And isn't it surprising when you find out it's your own
Expressing surprise upon realizing the reflection is one's own.
And so you try to find out whether it is friend or foe
Attempting to discern intentions and motives of oneself or others.
And what it is it wants from you, and what it wants to know
Questioning the purpose and curiosity about one's desires or intentions.
Somebody's cryin' to be heard
Repeating the plea for attention or recognition.
And there's also someone who hears every word
Reiterating the presence of someone willing to listen.
Well, you're wrapped up in your little world and no one can get in
Being isolated or absorbed in a personal bubble, shutting others out.
You sit and think of everything, then you wonder where you've been
Reflecting on past experiences and feeling lost or disconnected.
Put the blame on someone that you've hardly ever known
Assigning blame to others without understanding their true nature.
And then you realize too late the blame was all your own
Realizing too late that the blame should be on oneself.
Somebody's cryin' to be heard
Reemphasizing the unseen distress or need for recognition.
And there's also someone who hears every word
Reaffirming the presence of a receptive individual.
Sail across the ocean with your back against the wind
Repeating the metaphorical struggle against challenges.
Listening to nothing save the calling of a bird
Emphasizing the focus on nature's sounds amidst challenges.
And when the rain begins to fall, don't you start to curse
Encouraging against reacting negatively to adversities.
It may be just the tears of someone that you never heard
Highlighting the possibility of unnoticed distress or tears.
Somebody's cryin' to be heard
Reiterating the cry for understanding or acknowledgment.
And there's also someone who hears every word
Reaffirming the presence of someone listening and attentive.
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