Future People
Alabama Shakes Lyrics


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Some want to see
Those who've gone above
Friends that they've lost
People they love

I'd rather meet
The me down the road
To lead me through the fog
Wouldn't ask for more

Children
Take or leave it
Come, people
You got to give a little, get a little
And see it
Like future you, people

Some things could be
Seen from above
Thread of design
Don't trip me up

Children
Take or leave it
Come, people
You got to give a little, get a little
And see it
Like future you, people

Listen to teacher
Imagine the sound




And listen loud
And then you'll reach that top

Overall Meaning

In Alabama Shakes's song "Future People," lead vocalist Brittany Howard explores the concept of time and self-improvement. Throughout the song, Howard expresses her preference for meeting her future self and learning from her, rather than dwelling on those who have passed on. She recognizes that some may long to reconnect with loved ones who have passed away, but she believes that focusing on self-growth and finding one's own way will ultimately lead to greater success and fulfillment. Howard encourages her listeners to embrace change, take risks, and be open to new experiences, all in the name of becoming the best version of themselves.


The chorus of "Future People" emphasizes the importance of looking to the future and imagining the possibilities that lie ahead. Howard sings, "Children, take or leave it / Come, people, you got to give a little, get a little / And see it like future you, people." By urging us to "see it like future you," she is calling on her listeners to envision a better version of themselves and to work towards making that version a reality. Throughout the song, Howard reminds us to stay positive, keep moving forward, and never stop growing.


Line by Line Meaning

Some want to see
Some people want to have some spiritual experience of meeting their lost friends and loved ones who have already dropped their physical bodies.


Those who've gone above
Some people want to connect with those souls who have already crossed the boundaries of life and death and are now in the divine realm above.


Friends that they've lost
Some people want to reconnect with the souls of their best buddies, who have already left for their heavenly abode.


People they love
Some people want to have an experience of meeting the souls of their family members and other loved ones who have left them to live in the world of dead.


I'd rather meet
Personally, I would prefer to imagine and have an experience of meeting my future self.


The me down the road
I want to meet myself, who I would become in future after taking some great efforts and overcoming all the obstacles on my way.


To lead me through the fog
This future ‘me’ would guide and help me to clear all the confusions and uncertainties that hinder my progress in life.


Wouldn't ask for more
In this regard, I don’t think I would have anything else to ask.


Children
In general, all human beings are like innocent and uninformed children when it comes to knowing about their destiny.


Take or leave it
We can either accept our present situation or try to change it for the better.


Come, people
It is a universal call to all human beings to take the initiative to know about their future.


You got to give a little, get a little
If we make a little bit of effort to improve ourself, we can also receive little bit more help in transforming our lives for good.


And see it
We should visualize the picture of our future selves who can lead us to the right path.


Like future you, people
Our future self, who is already embedded within us, can help each one of us to navigate through the testing waters of life and chart our own course.


Some things could be
Certain things in life can be visualized and predicted with better clarity and accuracy.


Seen from above
If we observe the patterns and sequence of life, it becomes clear that everything follows a specific design or plan, which can be seen from a higher level of consciousness.


Thread of design
Everything threads perfectly as per some unique blueprint or design, which guides all the action on this earth.


Don't trip me up
We need to stay alert and aware while navigating the complexities of life, without getting drawn down by the gravity of our negative thoughts and emotions.


Listen to teacher
The teacher here refers to the divine force or the inner voice that guides and helps us in all spheres of our lives.


Imagine the sound
To connect with these divine forces, we first need to imagine or visualize them as a powerful vibratory force that is constantly present in and around us.


And listen loud
We should listen to this inner voice intently and attentively to receive better directions and guidance in our lives.


And then you'll reach that top
By following this inner guidance, we can finally reach the apex or top of our lives, where everything falls into place perfectly.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Blake Mills, Brittany Amber Howard, Heath Allen Fogg, Steven William Johnson, Zachary Riley Cockrell

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@mateojames3231

[Verse 1]
Some want to see
Those who've gone above
Friends that they lost
People they love
I'd rather meet
The me down the road
To lead me through the fog
Wouldn't ask for more

[Chorus]
Children
Take or leave it
Come, people
You got to give a little, get a little
And see it
Like future people

[Verse 2]
Some things could be
Seen from above
Thread of design
Don't trip me up

[Chorus]
Children
Take or leave it
Come, people
You got to give a little, get a little
And see it
Like future people

[Outro]
Listen to teachers
Imagine a sound
Listen loud
And then you'll reach the top



@PeacefulKancer

+Saitama Sensei I know every generation says the same thing, but today's music is absolute rubbish to the nth degree. Have you actually listened to some of the lyrics?

Here is a sample of the lyrics from songs in the top 10 on Billboard:
"Dry! ...me a desert him, Nuh time to have you lurking, Him ah go act like him nuh like it, You know I dealt with you the nicest, Nuh body touch me you nuh righteous, Nuh badda, text me in a crisis"

"Welcome to my duck off the crib, the spot, the pad, But my house is your house if you throwin' it back, Excuse me if my home bringing the sad, Soon as these happy faces land you can run with the cash"

"Oh, I'll be your daydream, I'll wear your favorite things, We could be beautiful, Get drunk on the good life, I'll take you to paradise, Say you'll never let me go"

There have been some real gems, especially in the top 40/RnB/Hip-hop genres.



All comments from YouTube:

@ianmitchell5169

Britney Howard: Solidly rated vocalist, vastly underrated guitar player

@ivansosabauza3132

Brittany Howard...

@lenag533

And a master of rhythm and groove

@samaraferreira1964

Listen to this band from brazil! <3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTDumt8JG3A

@orbayakdoganG7

Yes Im watching you from Turkey

@jamescarr2121

She fucking does the Pete Townsend! Kill s

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@first6digits

YES. This is skill. No cuts, no fancy lights or camera angles, just a group of people doing their thing.

@surfinmuso37

...and no shoes. Love it. She is truly awesome.

@daClaytonBigsby

love this too. the no shoes

@nacienlos70

It's called practice and rehearsing

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