All Kinds Of People
Big Mountain Lyrics


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There's a time for love and a time for healing
You can't go back and undo what's been done
Word of mouth, time is revealing
Just how far we've let this kingdom come

Hand in hand we're finding our way
And today is just tomorrow's yesterday
Some would die for you, some will lie to you
There's all kinds of people in this world, yeah
Turn the world around, tear the borders down
There's all kinds of people in this world, yeah

A kiss of life in the hand of fate
A boy grows up into his father's son
And he learns to love, been taught to hate
To carry on the way it has been done

All our lives, it's debts to repay
Maybe someday we can put the past away

Some would die for you, some will lie to you
There's all kinds of people in this world, yeah
Turn the world around, tear the borders down
There's all kinds of people in this world
All kinds of people in this world

Some would die for you, yeah, some will lie to you
There's all kinds of people in this world, yeah
Put your fear away find a better way
There's all kinds of people in this world, yeah

Yeah, underneath a broken sky
Love will heal the pain inside
In a moment things can change
One look behind and it's never the same

Some would die for you, some will lie to you
There's all kinds of people in this world, yeah
Turn the world around, tear the borders down
There's all kinds of people in this world
All kinds of people in this world

Some would die for you, yeah, some will lie to you
There's all kinds of people in this world
People in this world
Put your fear away find a better way
There's all kinds of people in this world
All kinds of people in this world





Some would die for you, yeah, some will lie to you
There's all kinds of people in this world

Overall Meaning

The song All Kinds of People by Big Mountain deals with themes of unity, acceptance, and forgiveness. It speaks to the notion that people come from all walks of life and that everyone has their own struggles and experiences. The opening lines indicate that there are times for both love and healing, and that although we cannot change the past, it is important to move forward and learn from it. The chorus highlights the diversity of the human experience, acknowledging that there are people who will hurt us and people who will stand by us no matter what. It suggests tearing down borders and finding common ground in order to move forward together.


The second verse explores the idea that hate is taught, but that love can also be learned. It emphasizes the importance of breaking cycles of hate and aggression, and of learning to love and forgive instead. The continued repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of these themes throughout the song, reminding listeners of the message of acceptance and unity. The final lines suggest that change is possible, and that although the world may seem broken and chaotic, love and compassion can heal the pain inside and bring people together.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a time for love and a time for healing
There are certain moments when love is needed and certain moments when healing is required.


You can't go back and undo what's been done
It is impossible to change the past or undo what has already happened.


Word of mouth, time is revealing
Overtime, people start to reveal the truth of the matter through communication with each other.


Just how far we've let this kingdom come
We realize how far we have come and how much we have accomplished over time.


Hand in hand we're finding our way
Working together, we are discovering the path to follow.


And today is just tomorrow's yesterday
Every new day is a chance to make things right and create a better future.


Some would die for you, some will lie to you
There are people who are willing to do anything for you and people who will deceive or betray you.


There's all kinds of people in this world, yeah
The world consists of different types of people with diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and personalities.


Turn the world around, tear the borders down
We should bring change and eliminate the boundaries that separate us.


A kiss of life in the hand of fate
Sometimes fate can give us a new opportunity to live again.


A boy grows up into his father's son
A son follows in his father's footsteps, learning and inheriting his ways.


And he learns to love, been taught to hate
Despite being taught to hate, one learns to love as they grow older.


To carry on the way it has been done
One tends to continue with the patterns and ways of their ancestors.


All our lives, it's debts to repay
Throughout life, there are certain debts to be paid or karma to be balanced.


Maybe someday we can put the past away
Perhaps someday we can move on from our past and start anew.


Put your fear away find a better way
We should be brave and let go of our fears to explore newer and better paths.


Yeah, underneath a broken sky
Even under difficult and trying conditions or times, there is hope.


Love will heal the pain inside
Love is powerful enough to heal the pain and sorrows inside of us.


In a moment things can change
In merely a moment, everything can change or transform for the better.


One look behind and it's never the same
Once we glance back at our past, we realize how different things are now and how much we have grown and changed.


People in this world
An expression to acknowledge the vast amounts of people within the world.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eric Pressley, Kevin Gilbert, Sheryl Crow

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Eita época boa de ouvir música hein...anos 80, e 90 são épocas tops! Nostalgia total! Hoje em dia, 85 % das músicas são lixos audíveis nas rádios e programas de tv.

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Randy Green

I just discovered Big Mountain yesterday. Hallelujah for the days to come:)

Andre Mazzolari

Som poderoso, powerful song !!

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M Fikri Brazi

I love this song

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jerry jasmer

I love big mountain just found out about them today on public radio station KUMD Duluth Minnesota

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Arrival in Germany…awesome Song!

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