Gloria
Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's Lyrics

When many little people in many little places Do many little things, then the whole world changes
Small actions by many individuals can cause significant change.

But sometimes not fast enough for me
The pace of change can often be frustratingly slow.

You see I'm just a little man, trying hard to understand What kind of living is a life if I can't stand on my own two feet
The singer is struggling to find meaning in life if they cannot be self-sufficient.

You see we are looking for the same thing And we are trying to survive
Despite differences, all humans seek the same basic things and struggle to survive.

But I know each day in life don't get much easier than the last
Life is tough and each day presents new challenges.

So today I'm just glad to be alive
Despite the difficulties, the singer is grateful for their life.

Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, stay by my side Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, I'm glad to be alive Glad to be alive
The repeated lines express the singer's desire for companionship and gratitude for their life.

I think that life is a blessing And every step, every lesson You want for love and protection To those in me
The artist believes that life is a gift and every experience is an opportunity to learn and care for others.

To all my mothers and fathers And all the angels and saints I'm so glad to be alive
The artist expresses gratitude for their family and spiritual community.

Seems like there's never enough time to do the things I wanna do And it never ends But at the end of the day I might not have no money to count or spend But I know I can count on all my friends
Life can feel overwhelming and there may not be enough time or resources to achieve everything, but the artist finds comfort in their relationships.

And you call on me See we are looking for the same thing And we are trying to survive And I know each day in life with you gets better than the last So today I'm just glad to be alive
The singer expresses the importance of supporting each other through life's challenges and finding joy in the journey.

I'm just trying to find a way to say Don't you ever, ever, ever go away
The artist wants to express their deepening connection to their companion and the fear of losing them.

But I just want you next to me
The singer desires the comfort and security of having their companion close.

Singing Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, stay by my side Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, I'm glad to be alive Glad to be alive
The repeated lines express the singer's desire for companionship and gratitude for their life.

I'm glad to be alive
The singer is content with their life despite its challenges.