Some People
Bell Book & Candle Lyrics


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some people look up to you
some people look down
some people just say good bye
when you're saying hello
some people they like you
some people they don't
some people they may believe in something
they don't even know

cry out, baby here I come
you'd better not let life get you down
you wanna hold on
wanna live it up
you wanna shine, bright as the sun

some people they hate you
some people they don't
some people they catch you out
when you're moving too slow

cry out, baby here I come
you'd better keep showing a smile
it is an easy way to get it right
if you are keep walking your line

bababa ... and your word means the world

some people they say ya
some people say no
some people they just don't know the difference
between life and show

cry out ...





bababa ...

Overall Meaning

The song "Some People" by Bell Book & Candle talks about the different perceptions people have of each other. Some people may like you, while others may not. Some people may believe in something they don't even know, and some may catch you out when you're moving too slow. The song goes on to encourage the listener to keep going and not to let life get them down. The lyrics emphasize the importance of holding on, living it up, and shining bright as the sun. The chorus encourages the listener to cry out, and come forward, and to keep showing a smile, and keep walking their line.


In essence, the song has an underlying message that one needs to keep going despite opposition, to keep walking their line and to keep working towards their goals. It reminds people that there will always be those who like them, and equally, those who do not. The song encourages listeners not to give up, to stay strong, and to live in such a way that their word means the world.


Line by Line Meaning

some people look up to you
There are those who hold you in high regard, admiring you for your accomplishments and pleased with your presence in their lives.


some people look down
At the same time, some people take a dim view of you, perhaps feeling superior or disdainful towards you.


some people just say good bye / when you're saying hello
There are people out there who are indifferent to you or actively avoiding you, even when you make an effort to reach out to them.


some people they like you
There are those who genuinely appreciate you and take a liking to you, perhaps enjoying your personality or shared interests.


some people they don't
However, for every person who likes you, there is another who does not, perhaps disliking your overall demeanor or finding you unappealing.


some people they may believe in something / they don't even know
Some individuals hold onto beliefs or opinions without fully understanding their implications or reasoning for possessing them.


cry out, baby here I come / you'd better not let life get you down
In the face of adversity or obstacles in life, it's important to keep moving forward and not let negative circumstances defeat you.


you wanna hold on / wanna live it up / you wanna shine, bright as the sun
The desire to persevere and enjoy life to the fullest is a common human impulse, driven by the wish to make the most of our limited time here.


some people they hate you
Just as some people hold you in high esteem, some others may harbor dislike or animosity towards you for any number of reasons.


some people they catch you out / when you're moving too slow
As you move through life, there will be individuals who pounce on your mistakes or shortcomings, perhaps as a way to make themselves feel superior.


you'd better keep showing a smile / it is an easy way to get it right / if you are keep walking your line
Maintaining a positive attitude, even when things get difficult, can go a long way towards achieving personal goals and persevering in the face of negative emotions.


some people they say ya / some people say no
Others will offer opinions and feedback, ranging from agreement to disagreement, as we interact with them and seek out their perspectives.


some people they just don't know the difference / between life and show
Unfortunately, there are those who can't distinguish between genuine human experiences and the facades or superficial elements of life, leading to misunderstandings and misplaced priorities.


bababa ... and your word means the world
Ultimately, our words, actions, and attitudes carry weight and significance in the world around us, affecting other people in profound ways and leaving a lasting legacy.




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