BETTER BE US ALL
Dreaming Together: Tyler Stenson's Anthem of Collective Aspiration
Lyrics
An interesting man I know
An intriguing individual I am acquainted with
Has the Music in his bones.
Possesses a deep connection to music
He writes the songs
Composes musical pieces
But he can’t stand rock n' roll.
Dislikes rock and roll music
His name is On His Right Hand
Referring to the person as "On His Right Hand"
As he hides behind a wall
Conceals himself behind a barrier or facade
-Somebody's gonna make it but you know it better be us all.
Expressing the collective aspiration that everyone succeeds
Older brother,
Describing an older sibling
He’s the dreamer of some dreams-
A person with ambitious aspirations
He stretched out the gray and made it green.
Transformed challenges (gray) into opportunities (green)
I can see myself in him
The narrator sees themselves in the older sibling
(I'm just a little bit too small).
Expressing a sense of inadequacy or being too small
Somebody's gonna make it but you know it better be us all.
Reiterating the collective hope for success
Little brother,
Addressing a younger sibling
You are not the only one-
Assuring the younger sibling that they are not alone
Just don't get burned in the Oklahoma sun.
Cautioning against hardships (burns) in pursuit of dreams
You're trying to get to heaven and
Expressing a personal struggle to avoid failure
I'm just trying not to fall.
A personal commitment not to fall or give up
Somebody's gonna make it but you know it better be us all.
Reiterating the collective hope for success
I'm a music maker
Identifying as a creator of music
Trying to make a dream
Pursuing a dream through music
But getting there is as endless as it seems.
Highlighting the challenges and lengthiness of the journey
So, I’m gone to California
Choosing to move to California, a symbol of opportunity
(Even if I have to crawl)
Willing to persevere, even if it requires crawling
Because somebody's gonna make it but you know it better be us all.
Reiterating the collective hope for success
So, when I get to California,
Anticipating a future in California
I'll be giving you a call
Planning to communicate upon arrival
Because somebody's gonna make it,
Reiterating the collective hope for success
But you know it better be us all.
Emphasizing the importance of collective success
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