Satisfied Mind
Bryan Bowers Lyrics
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You heard someone say
If I had his money
I could do things my way
But little they know
That it's so hard to find
One rich man in ten
Once I was waitin'
In fortune and fame
Everything that I dreamed for
To get a start in life's game
Then suddenly it happened
I lost every dime
But I'm richer by far
With a satisfied mind
Money can't buy back
Your youth when you're old
Or a friend when you're lonely
Or a love that's grown cold
The wealthiest person
Is a pauper at times
Compared to the man
With a satisfied mind
When my life has ended
And my time has run out
My friends and my loved ones
I'll leave there's no doubt
But one thing's for certain
When it comes my time
I'll leave this old world
With a satisfied mind
How many times have
You heard someone say
If I had his money
I could do things my way
But little they know
That it's so hard to find
One rich man in ten
With a satisfied mind
The lyrics of Bryan Bowers's song Satisfied Mind are a commentary on the value of money and the correlation between wealth and happiness. The first stanza suggests that many people believe that if they had a wealthy person's money, they would be able to live their life on their own terms. However, the song goes on to explain that this is not necessarily the case, as wealth does not always equate to happiness. In fact, the second stanza suggests that the singer had a significant amount of wealth and fame at one point, but lost it all. Despite this, the singer expresses that they are now richer than ever, thanks to having a satisfied mind.
The third stanza speaks to the limitations of money. It cannot buy back the fleeting moments of youth or the warmth of a lost relationship. Even the wealthiest person can't compare to someone who is content with what they have. The final stanza is a reflection on death, stating that when the time comes, the singer will leave the world with satisfaction in their heart. The closing stanza is perhaps the most powerful, suggesting that regardless of wealth or status in life, true happiness comes from within and can't be bought.
Line by Line Meaning
How many times have
People often say this phrase
You heard someone say
This phrase is something commonly heard
If I had his money
People think money can solve their problems
I could do things my way
Money gives people power to control their lives
But little they know
People who think money is everything don't understand
That it's so hard to find
Money isn't the key to happiness
One rich man in ten
Only a few wealthy people are truly satisfied
With a satisfied mind
Happiness comes from within, not from external sources
Once I was waitin'
At one point, I was also waiting for wealth
In fortune and fame
I wanted to be successful and famous
Everything that I dreamed for
I had high hopes and aspirations
To get a start in life's game
I wanted to make my mark on the world
Then suddenly it happened
But things took a turn for the worse
I lost every dime
I lost all my money
But I'm richer by far
Despite this, I feel fulfilled
With a satisfied mind
Because I have learned that true wealth is contentment
Money can't buy back
No amount of money can undo the past
Your youth when you're old
We can't turn back time and regain our youth
Or a friend when you're lonely
We can't buy true friendship
Or a love that's grown cold
Money can't fix a broken heart
The wealthiest person
The richest people in the world
Is a pauper at times
Can still feel unhappy despite their wealth
Compared to the man
When compared to someone who is content
With a satisfied mind
True satisfaction and happiness is rare
When my life has ended
When I die
And my time has run out
When my time on earth is up
My friends and my loved ones
The people I care about most
I'll leave there's no doubt
I can't take anything with me when I die
But one thing's for certain
There's one thing that is sure
When it comes my time
When I pass away
I'll leave this old world
I'll leave this earth behind
With a satisfied mind
But I'll be at peace knowing I was happy with my life
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Red Hays, Jack Rhodes
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