What It's Worth
Afterglow Lyrics


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There's something happening here
What it is ain't exactly clear
There's a man with a gun over there
Telling me I got to beware

I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
There's battle lines being drawn
Nobody's right if everybody's wrong
Young people speaking their minds
Getting so much resistance from behind

It's time we stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down

What a field-day for the heat
A thousand people in the street
Singing songs and carrying signs
Mostly say, hooray for our side

It's s time we stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down

Paranoia strikes deep
Into your life it will creep
It starts when you're always afraid
You step out of line, the man come and take you away

We better stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, now, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down




Stop, children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down

Overall Meaning

"What It's Worth" by Afterglow is a protest song that emphasizes the importance of being aware of the present political climate and being cautious of the events around us. The opening lines of the song, "There's something happening here, what it is ain't exactly clear" highlights the confusion of the people and how they are not aware of the happenings around them. The song goes on to talk about a man with a gun over there, telling the singer to beware. The threat of violence is present and emphasized, making it imperative for everyone to pay attention and be cautious.


The chorus of the song, "I think it's time we stop, what's that sound, everybody look what's going down" emphasizes the need for everyone to take a moment and be conscious of their surroundings. The battle lines being drawn and nobody being right if everyone is wrong, highlights the division present in the society due to the prevalent difference in opinions. Young people are speaking their minds, but resistance is coming at them from behind. The lyrics show that the younger generation is trying to bring change but not receiving support and has to face opposition.


"Paranoia strikes deep, into your life, it will creep," highlights the fear that is instilled in everyone by the authority figures. The fear of punishment and not being allowed to speak your opinion looms over everything, and everyone is under constant surveillance. It is time to stop and take a look at what is happening around us, be aware of our surroundings, and speak up for what we believe in.


Line by Line Meaning

There's something happening here
Something significant is taking place in this situation.


What it is ain't exactly clear
The exact nature of the situation is not evident or well understood.


There's a man with a gun over there
A person carrying a weapon is present in the vicinity.


Telling me I got to beware
That person is warning me to be cautious or alert.


I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound
It's time for us to pause and take notice of sounds that we hear.


Everybody look what's going down
Everyone pay attention to what's happening right now.


There's battle lines being drawn
Groups or sides are forming, and a conflict may be imminent.


Nobody's right if everybody's wrong
If everyone is mistaken or misguided, no one can claim to be in the right.


Young people speaking their minds
Younger people are expressing their opinions or beliefs.


Getting so much resistance from behind
They are encountering significant opposition from others around them.


It's time we stop, hey, what's that sound
It's time for us to pause again and pay attention to what we're hearing.


What a field-day for the heat
A situation that is full of tension or danger is quite positive for those who profit from fear or social unrest.


A thousand people in the street
Many people are out in public, taking part in some kind of demonstration or protest.


Singing songs and carrying signs
These people are expressing their beliefs and opinions through music and visual media.


Mostly say, hooray for our side
The signs and songs proclaim allegiance to a particular group or ideology.


Paranoia strikes deep
A sense of fear and distrust is taking root in people's lives.


Into your life it will creep
This fear can be insidious and pervasive, permeating every aspect of one's existence.


It starts when you're always afraid
This sense of fear can begin with constant feelings of apprehension and trepidation.


You step out of line, the man come and take you away
If someone deviates from expected behavior, authorities may take legal or punitive action.


We better stop, hey, what's that sound
We should pause and pay attention again to what we're hearing, because it may be significant.


Stop, hey, what's that sound
We need to stop and pay attention to the situation at hand.


Stop, now, what's that sound
Right now, we need to listen carefully to what we're hearing.


Stop, children, what's that sound
Everyone, especially young people, needs to pay attention to what's happening and what they're feeling.


Everybody look what's going down
We all need to take a closer look at what's happening around us.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEPHEN STILLS

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