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A singer/songwriter and musician from Perth, Scotland, UK.
Makes Me Think
Brendan MacFarlane Lyrics
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Woah, oh,
Oh,
I know a guy, who lives on the streets,
Sometimes I get him something to eat,
And he doesn't take drugs, and he don't drink,
Oh, and it makes me think,
I know a girl who stands on my block,
Day and night, watch them cars they stop,
And she doesn't understand, and she don't see,
Oh, and it makes me think,
Everybody looking, but they ain't feeling, no,
Everybody talking, but they ain't saying much,
Ain't nobody willing to try,
Seems like everybody's closing their eyes,
But I can't close mine,
Woah, ooh,
Woah, oh,
Oh,
I know a kid with a bad disease,
Struggles with pain like you would not believe,
And he needs an operation, but it ain't free,
Oh, and it makes me think,
Everybody looking, but they ain't feeling, no,
Everybody talking, but they ain't saying much,
Ain't nobody willing to try,
Seems like everybody's closing their eyes,
But I can't close mine,
Woah, oh,
Woah, oh,
Oh.
The song "Makes Me Think" by Brendan MacFarlane talks about several individuals who are struggling in different ways. The first person mentioned is a man who lives on the streets and the singer occasionally buys him food. This man doesn't take drugs nor does he drink. The second person mentioned is a woman who stands on the singer's block day and night watching cars stop, but she doesn't seem to understand or see. The third person mentioned is a child who is suffering from a bad disease and needs an operation but it's not free. These individuals and their struggles make the singer think about how society operates.
The singer observes that everyone is looking but not actually feeling anything. They are all talking but saying nothing of value. No one seems willing to try to make a difference in other people's lives. It seems like everyone is closing their eyes to the suffering of others. But the singer cannot close his eyes.
Overall, the song is about empathy and the importance of caring for others. It encourages listeners to open their eyes and hearts to the struggles of those around us. The individuals mentioned in the song are not just random people, they are people we encounter in our everyday lives, and we can make a difference in their lives if we are willing to try.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a guy, who lives on the streets,
I am familiar with a man who resides on the sidewalks
Sometimes I get him something to eat,
At times, I provide him with food
And he doesn't take drugs, and he don't drink,
He abstains from consuming narcotics and alcohol
Oh, and it makes me think,
This prompts me to ponder further
I know a girl who stands on my block,
I am also acquainted with a female who positions herself near my neighborhood
Day and night, watch them cars they stop,
She continually monitors the cars as they halt nearby
And she doesn't understand, and she don't see,
However, she does not comprehend the situation nor recognize another perspective
Oh, and it makes me think,
This induces me to reflect
Everybody looking, but they ain't feeling, no,
Everyone is observing, but not empathizing
Everybody talking, but they ain't saying much,
Everyone is conversing, but not conveying significant information
Ain't nobody willing to try,
No one is inclined to attempt
Seems like everybody's closing their eyes,
It appears as if everyone is shutting their eyes
But I can't close mine,
However, I am unable to do the same
I know a kid with a bad disease,
Similarly, I am aware of a child who is afflicted with an unpleasant ailment
Struggles with pain like you would not believe,
He endures excruciating torment that is difficult to imagine
And he needs an operation, but it ain't free,
He requires a surgical procedure, but it is not provided without charge
Oh, and it makes me think,
This compels me to analyze further
Woah, oh,
Woah, oh,
Oh.
Contributed by Jackson A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cutie8726
God gave him an amazing voice to deliver his word to the world by singing ... Wow amazing
@james82430
i love the meaning behind this song .and brenden you are a very good singer keep up the good work,thanks
@toddstallter2986
Every song that I have listen to of Bredan's music from the time he was little to now is great. I can listen to his music over and over again.
@elliecakeful
Love him so much wish I could sing like him I love how he dresses
@JLEMUS66
WOW THE DAY I REACH HEAVEN I HOPE ALL MY ANGELS SING LIKE BRENDON MACFARLANE. <3 WOW!
@cynthiacoleman6356
ever since i found this dude im in awe he moves my heart lmao who r u to judge me pfft lol
@kaymorrison5756
This is brilliant :)
@Cackey582
It just shows people what can happen
@darkfallzz
This is the reason why I just love being born in The Netherlands
@4653Mary
I think country folk songs fit your voice way better.