Sometimes
The John Butler Trio Lyrics
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All you got to do Is ask me.
Cause though the sunsets all around us
The truth is often plain to see.
I know you been going through some hard times
Yes I have been there too before
And thought the truth is sometimes hard to hear
It's harder still to ignore
It doesn't gotta be this way
You don't gotta worry about what everybody might say
You just gotta follow your heart.
Right now yeah man right from the start.
I know we don't always see eye to eye
I guess it's different things that were trying to find
But if we can't look each other stone cold in the face
Yes you know we might as well be blind.
Does not mean one of us is wrong man
Does not mean one of us is right
Does not mean yeah we just get along
Just because we don't fight
I be up sometimes, down sometimes
We're often in between but mostly in the middle
You be up sometimes, your down sometimes
We're often in between but mostly in the middle
I'm up sometimes, your down sometimes
We're often in between but mostly in the middle
You're up sometimes, I'm down sometimes
We're often in between but mostly in the middle
We be up sometimes, we're down sometimes
We're often in between but mostly in the middle
In "Sometimes" by The John Butler Trio, the lyrics convey a message of honesty and vulnerability. The song suggests that communicating about our hardships and challenges can bring us closer to others and to ourselves. The opening lines encourage the listener to ask for help when they need it, acknowledging that sometimes the truth is evident but difficult to see without assistance. The next verse addresses the difficulties that everyone experiences in life, reminding us that we are not alone. Although it can be hard to hear the truth, it is even harder to ignore it, and we should follow our hearts to find our way.
The chorus is particularly poignant, emphasizing the importance of empathy and mutual understanding. We may not always agree with one another or see things the same way, but we must look each other in the eyes and try to understand each other. The verses that follow suggest that disagreements do not necessarily mean that one person is right or wrong, and that ultimately, it is not fighting but communication that brings us together. The repetition of the final lines, "We be up sometimes, we're down sometimes, we're often in between but mostly in the middle" suggests that the human experience is one of ups and downs, and that although we may face many challenges, there is always hope that things will even out in the end.
Overall, "Sometimes" is a song about honesty, communication, empathy, and understanding. It encourages us to be vulnerable, to ask for help when we need it, and to approach one another with an open heart and mind. In a world that can be harsh and unforgiving, the song reminds us that we are all in this together, and that by working together, we can find our way through even the toughest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
If you just want to know something.
If you have a question or need advice, don't hesitate to ask me.
Cause though the sunsets all around us
Despite the beauty of our surroundings and distractions, the truth is usually evident.
I know you been going through some hard times
I am aware that you have faced challenging circumstances recently.
And thought the truth is sometimes hard to hear
Although the truth can be difficult to accept, it is better to face it head-on.
It's harder still to ignore
Ignoring the truth will only lead to more problems and pain.
It doesn't gotta be this way
There is always an opportunity to change and improve our situation.
You don't gotta worry about what everybody might say
Don't let other people's opinions dictate your choices or actions.
You just gotta follow your heart.
Do what you believe is right and follow your intuition.
I know we don't always see eye to eye
We may have different perspectives and opinions at times.
I guess it's different things that were trying to find
We are searching for different things in life.
But if we can't look each other stone cold in the face
If we cannot communicate honestly and directly with each other.
Yes you know we might as well be blind.
Then it is impossible for us to truly understand each other.
Does not mean one of us is wrong man
Our disagreements do not mean that one of us is right or wrong.
Does not mean one of us is right
We should approach our differences with an open mind and without judgement.
Does not mean yeah we just get along
Resolving our disagreements does not necessarily mean we will be friends.
Just because we don't fight
We should strive to communicate with respect and without aggression.
I be up sometimes, down sometimes
I experience highs and lows in life like everyone else.
You be up sometimes, your down sometimes
You also face your own highs and lows in life.
I'm up sometimes, your down sometimes
Our positions often switch, and sometimes I am doing well while you are struggling.
You're up sometimes, I'm down sometimes
Other times, you may be doing well while I am struggling.
We be up sometimes, we're down sometimes
Overall, we all experience ups and downs in life and should support each other through them.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JOHN CHARLES WILTSHIRE BUTLER
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