Be Thankful For What You Got
Beres Hammond Lyrics


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Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac
Gangster whitewalls tv antenna in the back
You may not have a car at all
But just remember brothers and sisters
You can still stand tall
Just be thankful for what you've got
Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac
Diamonds in the back, sunroof top, digging the scene
With a gangster lean gangster whitewalls
TV antenna in the back

You may not have a car at all
But just remember brothers and sisters
You can still stand tall
Just be thankful for what you've got
Diamonds in the back, sunroof top, digging the scene
With a gangster lean ooh ooh ooh
Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac
Gangster whitewalls tv antenna in the back
You may not have a car at all
But just remember brothers and sisters
You can still stand tall
Just be thankful for what you've got
Diamonds in the back, sunroof top, digging the scene
With a gangster lean




With a gangster lean
With a gangster lean

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Beres Hammond's song "Be Thankful For What You Got" emphasize the importance of appreciating and being content with what we have. The line "Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac" represents the popular idea of success associated with material possessions like a luxury car. But Hammond suggests that we can still achieve a sense of self-worth and happiness even without those material possessions. He further underscores this point with the repetition of the phrase "Just be thankful for what you've got" throughout the song.


The imagery of the gangster whitewalls, TV antenna in the back, diamonds in the back, sunroof top, and the gangster lean all represent the flashy materialism often celebrated in popular culture. However, Hammond is trying to show that we should not derive our self-worth from material possessions but rather appreciate the intangible and immeasurable things that we do have, such as family, friends, love, and our health.


The song also highlights the need for solidarity amongst people. The line "just remember brothers and sisters" encourages a sense of community and the idea that we are all in this world together. We should try to uplift each other and appreciate each other for who we are, regardless of our material possessions.


Line by Line Meaning

Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac
Even if you don't have a luxury car like a Cadillac


Gangster whitewalls tv antenna in the back
With accessories like gangster whitewalls and a TV antenna in the back


You may not have a car at all
It's possible that you may not have a car at all


But just remember brothers and sisters
However, it's important to remember, my fellow men and women


You can still stand tall
You can still hold your head high and feel proud of yourself


Just be thankful for what you've got
Just remember to appreciate what you have in life


Diamonds in the back, sunroof top, digging the scene
Having diamonds in the back and a sunroof top while enjoying the car ride


With a gangster lean gangster whitewalls
A cool attitude and the right accessories like gangster whitewalls


TV antenna in the back
And a TV antenna in the back for entertainment purposes


With a gangster lean ooh ooh ooh
Moving with such confidence and style


Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac
Again, even if you don't have a Cadillac


Gangster whitewalls tv antenna in the back
With the right attitude and accessories


You may not have a car at all
Even if you don't have a car at all


But just remember brothers and sisters
Remember my fellow men and women


You can still stand tall
You still have the ability to hold your head high and be proud


Just be thankful for what you've got
Always appreciate what you have and remain grateful for it certainly.


Diamonds in the back, sunroof top, digging the scene
Even with the material things normally associated with success like a sunroof and diamonds,


With a gangster lean
But maintaining confidence and composure will take you far


With a gangster lean
With a cool attitude to go with your style


With a gangster lean
Still moving with the same confidence and grace before.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: William DeVaughan

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