Confusion
Charles Bradley feat Menahan Street Band Lyrics


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Can you stop the storm?
Can you stop the rain?
Can you stop the love?

Feel!
Breathe!
Confusion!
Confusion!

People like to talk
Like to whisper in your ear
Think a fool could make a change
Feel up and all that feel

Confusion!
Confusion!
Confusion!
Confusion!

It’s in the daily news
It’s on the TV screen
Leaders like to talk at times
To a frame, to walk that walk

Who you gonna trust?
Before the world turn to dust
Who you gonna trust?
Before the world turn to dust

Confusion!
Confusion!
Confusion!
Confusion!

All of the world
Come on

Confusion!
Confusion!
Confusion!
Confusion!

Shake it
Make it right

Confusion!
Confusion!
Confusion!
Confusion!

Confusion!




Play with it
Confusion!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Confusion by Charles Bradley Feat. Menahan Street Band are about the confusion that exists in the world, the constant change that is ever-present, and the struggle to make sense of things. The lyrics ask questions such as "Can you stop the storm? Can you stop the rain? Can you stop the love?" These questions evoke a sense of powerlessness and the realization that some things are beyond human control. The repetitious use of the word "confusion" helps convey a sense of disorientation and bewilderment.


Moreover, the lyrics suggest that people like to talk and whisper in your ear, making it difficult to discern the truth. Bradley asks the listener to think about who they can trust before the world turns to dust. The chorus is a call for action; the world is in confusion, and we need to figure it out. The lyrics suggest that the world is a confusing place, but we have to learn to shake it, make it right, and play with it.


In summary, Charles Bradley Feat. Menahan Street Band's Confusion is a soulful and stirring call to arms for people living in a confusing and ever-changing world. The lyrics suggest that we need to be aware and discerning, especially when it comes to people we trust. The song is a reminder that things are not always what they seem, and we need to be vigilant and focused to navigate the confusion of our times.


Line by Line Meaning

Can you stop the storm?
Are you capable of halting natural disasters?


Can you stop the rain?
Can you prevent precipitation?


Can you stop the love?
Is it within your power to end feelings of love?


Feel!
Experience and express emotion!


Breathe!
Inhale and exhale!


Confusion!
A state of bewilderment and uncertainty!


People like to talk
Individuals enjoy conversing with others!


Like to whisper in your ear
They like to speak softly to you!


Think a fool could make a change
Believe that an ignorant person can bring about change!


Feel up and all that feel
Be influenced by and respond to others' emotions!


It’s in the daily news
It's frequently reported in the news!


It’s on the TV screen
It's featured on television!


Leaders like to talk at times
At certain moments, those in charge enjoy speaking!


To a frame, to walk that walk
Follow a certain set of rules or principles!


Who you gonna trust?
Who can you rely on?


Before the world turn to dust
Before the planet comes to an end!


All of the world
The entirety of the planet and its inhabitants!


Come on
Let's go ahead!


Shake it
Move your body energetically!


Make it right
Correct the situation and make it better!


Confusion! Play with it
Take advantage of and enjoy the state of confusion!




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, DEFEND MUSIC, INC.
Written by: DAVID ANTHONY GUY, CHARLES BRADLEY, THOMAS R. BRENNECK, HOMER STEINWEISS, LEON MICHELS, NICHOLAS MOVSHON

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Comments from YouTube:

SydneySalsero

Awesome album Charles! Confusion is definitely the best track of the album. Great guitar & sound engineering Tommy!

Alt-Ctrl-Sleep

The whole album is fantastic, but this is by far the best song on the album!

stephanie sure

i love his voice

the god of hellfire

great tune!

BACON2369

"Where Do We Go From Here" is Epic and something all of today's youth should get on.

FamilyMecatronica Tecnicos

amazing !!

Dan Chrisman

Fuzz bass + charles bradley = badass

Lorenzo Sciame

just love it, thanks charles.....remember me at Curtisn Mayfield (Don't Worry) If There's a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go

Brad Hoover

James Brown! Good Jam!! Charles you da man!!

xxvii4ever

Reminds me of a soulful Lee Scratch Perry!

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