It Is What It Is
Life's Reflections: It Is What It Is
Lyrics
Are you a clown with a frown
Expressing whether the person is outwardly joyful (clown) but internally sad (frown).
Are you down in the dirt
Asking if the person is feeling low or facing challenges.
Are you lost in thought til it makes our head hurt
Wondering if the person is deeply engrossed in thoughts that cause mental strain.
A day in the life
Referencing the challenges and experiences in a person's daily life.
Yes ma'am yes sir
Polite affirmation to a woman or a man.
It is what it is
Repetition emphasizing acceptance of a situation, acknowledging reality as it is.
It is what it is
-It is what it is
-It is what it is
-It is what it is
-Are you the fox or the hound
Asking if the person sees themselves as clever and adaptable (fox) or loyal and steadfast (hound).
Are you salt of the earth
Questioning if the person is grounded, humble, and reliable.
Are you silence or a sound
Exploring whether the person tends to be quiet and contemplative or expressive and audible.
Are you glad when it hurts
Asking if the person finds satisfaction or positivity in challenging or painful experiences.
A day in the life yes ma'am yes sir
Reiterating the challenges and experiences in a person's daily life.
It is what it is
Repetition emphasizing acceptance and acknowledgment of the current state of affairs.
It is what it is
-It is what it is
-It is what it is
-It is what it is
-Is it deep as puddle
Questioning the depth or profundity of the person's experiences, comparing it to a puddle.
Or shallow as a grave
Contrasting the depth with shallowness, possibly referring to the seriousness of life situations.
Is it brave when you suffer or do you suffer being brave
Questioning whether bravery is evident in enduring suffering or in the act of bravely facing challenges.
Yes ma'am yes sir one day
Affirmation and anticipation of a future time when the person will overcome challenges ("one day I'll fly away").
I'll fly away
Repetition emphasizing acceptance and the anticipation of a better future.
It is what it is
-It is what it is
-It is what it is
-It is what it is
-It is what it is
-I'll fly away o glory
Expressing a longing for spiritual liberation or release from troubles ("I'll fly away").
I'll fly away in the morning
-When I die hallelujah by and by
-I'll fly away
-I'll fly away o glory
Reiteration of the desire for spiritual liberation and the hope for a better afterlife.
I'll fly away in the morning
-When I die hallelujah by and by
-I'll fly away
-There's a light in the tunnel
Metaphorically referencing finding a solution or escape from difficulties ("light in the tunnel").
A way out of the cave
Expressing the possibility of overcoming challenges ("way out of the cave").
I'm here to reflect that fact and ride the wave
Stating the purpose of reflecting on the positive ("ride the wave") and embracing life without worries.
No more worries
Declaring an end to concerns and troubles.
Hallelujah
Expressing joy or relief, possibly in a spiritual context ("Hallelujah").
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