Like walkin' on the moon was such a good feeling
Lyin' in bed and I'm staring at the ceiling
Can't wake up on Monday morning
Thinkin' about what makes me yawn and

As I look outside it's raining, pouring
Cats and dogs I want to do no more an'
When I gotta get up an get out my bed
Rather sleep in late and smoke a be

Load instead
'Cause the harder you try
Less you succeed
Don't try at all and get everything you need

'Cause the harder you fall
More it's gon' bleed
Watch where you steppin'
'Cause you best not step on me

I said the harder you try
Less you succeed
Don't try at all and get everything you need
'Cause the harder you fall

More it's gon' bleed
Watch where you steppin'
'Cause you best not step on me
'Cause if you're ugly on the outside

It don't matter
If you're beauty on the inside
It overpowers
If the beauty on the outside

It won't matter
If you're ugly on the inside
Baby don't want it
And if you the type of person getting no recognition

Reach inside your pockets
And then all your money missin' an'
You want to shoot your guns
But you got no ammunition

Open up your mind and find
It's time to take a listen
The harder you try
Less you succeed

Don't try at all and get everything you need
'Cause the harder you fall
More it's gon' bleed
Watch where you steppin'

'Cause you best not step on me
I said the harder you try
Less you succeed
Don't try at all and get everything you need

'Cause the harder you fall
More it's gon' bleed
Watch where you steppin'
'Cause you best not step on me

It's always hard when you're working for the other man
Tyrin' to make a dollar with the palms of my empty hand
It seems so easily
But it never seems to last long

Thinkin' thatcha got it for a minute then a minute's gone
The harder you try
Less you succeed
Don't try at all and get everything you need

'Cause the harder you fall
More it's gon' bleed
Watch where you steppin'
'Cause you best not step on me

I said the harder you try
Less you succeed
Don't try at all and get everything you need
'Cause the harder you fall

More it's gon' bleed
Watch where you steppin'
'Cause you best not step on me

Overall Meaning

The song "Everything You Need" by Slightly Stoopid is a nostalgic reminder of the struggles of daily life and the importance of finding inner peace in order to succeed. The singer begins by describing the feeling of walking on the moon, expressing euphoria and lack of concern, but then it switches to the mundane reality of daily life, the rainy day he's experiencing and the dread of starting a new week. Despite this, he suggests that sometimes the harder one tries, the less they succeed, and sometimes letting go and accepting the present moment is what brings everything we need. He advises to watch where we step in life, to avoid stepping on others or becoming negatively affected by other’s actions.

The song then shifts to discussing inner beauty and its important role in overcoming external appearances. The singer highlights that the external beauty of someone does not hold any weight if their inside is rotten. He further comments on the need for self-reflection and acceptance, hinting that money may not necessarily bring happiness, and that sometimes the gun or the desire to act out may not be the answer. It's unclear if the "other man" mentioned in the last verse is a reference to a boss or society at large but seems to express a need for independence and personal fulfillment. The song concludes with the refrain that sometimes the harder one falls, the more they bleed, but to find everything one needs, they need not try too hard.

Line by Line Meaning

Like walkin' on the moon was such a good feeling
Doing something incredible can create an amazing feeling

Lyin' in bed and I'm staring at the ceiling
Feeling bored and unproductive

Can't wake up on Monday morning
Having trouble starting the week

Thinkin' about what makes me yawn
Thinking about mundane things

As I look outside it's raining, pouring
The weather is unpleasant

Cats and dogs I want to do no more an'
Feeling tired and frustrated

When I gotta get up an get out my bed
Feeling unmotivated to start the day

Rather sleep in late and smoke a be
Preferring to relax and do something enjoyable

'Cause the harder you try
Effort doesn't always equal success

Less you succeed
Trying too hard can sometimes lead to failure

Don't try at all and get everything you need
Not putting in effort can sometimes lead to success

'Cause the harder you fall
The more painful failure can be

More it's gon' bleed
Failure can have negative consequences

Watch where you steppin'
Be careful of your actions

'Cause you best not step on me
Don't try to take advantage of me

If you're ugly on the outside
Physical appearance is not the most important thing

It don't matter
It's not important

If you're beauty on the inside
Having a good personality is more important

It overpowers
It is more influential

If the beauty on the outside
Physical appearance alone is not enough

It won't matter
It's not enough

If you're ugly on the inside
Being a bad person makes physical attractiveness irrelevant

Baby don't want it
No one will be interested

And if you the type of person getting no recognition
Feeling unnoticed and unappreciated

Reach inside your pockets
Look for something valuable within yourself

And then all your money missin' an'
You may not find anything valuable

You want to shoot your guns
Wanting to show off what you have

But you got no ammunition
Not having the means to show off

Open up your mind and find
Reflect on yourself and your desires

It's time to take a listen
It's important to pay attention to things beyond material possessions

It's always hard when you're working for the other man
It can be difficult to work for others

Tyrin' to make a dollar with the palms of my empty hand
Trying to make money with limited resources

It seems so easily
Success seems simple but is often difficult

But it never seems to last long
Success is often fleeting

Macy Nelson

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