According to Billboard, Chicago was the leading US singles charting group during the 1970s. They have sold over 38 million units in the US, with 22 gold, 18 platinum, and 8 multi-platinum albums. Over the course of their career they have had five number-one albums and 21 top-ten singles.
There are at least two artists with this name:
1. A popular American rock band
2. A psytrance artist
(If you are scrobbling tracks here from Chicago - Music From The Miramax Motion Picture, please fix your tags.)
3. A Japanese vocalist named CHICACO but weirdly gets redirected here. She's been active in LYDIA GRAVE and the touhou arrangement circle ESQUARIA.
The second Chicago is a psytrance artist, the pseudonym of David Potter Christman. He is a member of 1200 Micrograms
It Better End Soon
Chicago Lyrics
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(Hey buddy, now lis-, listen and listen tight)
Can't stand it no more
People dying
Crying for help for so many years
But nobody hears
It better end soon, my friend
Yeah
Can't take it no more
The people hating
Hurting their brothers
They don't understand
They can't understand
Better end soon, my friend
It better end soon, my friend
Yeah, yeah-yeah
Just think about it
The lyrics of Chicago's song It Better End Soon, particularly number six, express a strong sentiment of frustration toward the state of society at the time, particularly the lack of action toward solving long-standing issues. The first verse, "Can't stand it no more, people dying, crying for help for so many years, but nobody hears" speaks of a sense of hopelessness and despair, as the problems plaguing society continue to persist despite being brought to light repeatedly. The following verses touch upon the themes of hatred and ignorance, as people harm one another without understanding the consequences of their actions.
The repeated refrain of "better end soon, my friend" emphasizes the urgency behind these issues and the need for societal change. It embodies a sense of hope for a better future, one where people can live together in harmony without fear or violence. Overall, the lyrics of number six in It Better End Soon are a call to action for society to address the deep-rooted problems that plague us, and to work towards building a more compassionate and equitable world.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't stand it no more
I am unable to tolerate this situation any longer
People dying
Individuals are losing their lives due to this ongoing issue
Crying for help for so many years
There have been pleas for assistance from affected parties for an extended period of time
But nobody hears
Despite the desperate cries for aid, no one is paying attention to the problem
Can't take it no more
I am no longer able to bear the circumstances
The people hating
Hatred is prevalent among the population
Hurting their brothers
Individuals are causing damage and harm to their own kind
They don't understand
These individuals lack comprehension of the consequences of their actions
They can't understand
These individuals are incapable of grasping the implications of their conduct
Better end soon, my friend
This issue must be resolved without delay
It better end soon, my friend
It is imperative that this situation comes to a conclusion imminently
Just think about it
Reflect on the gravity of this situation and its potential outcomes
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Lamm
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Christopher Craig
I was a kid in Catholic grammar school when this album came out. Down with Nixon! Down with the Vietnam War! Listened to this hundreds of times on lp as a child, its part of my dna now, Can't anybody see?
Just what's going down
Can't you take the time?
Just to feel
Just to feel what is real
If you do
Then you'll see that we got a raw deal
They're killing everybody
I wish it weren't true
They say we got to make war
Or the economy will fall
But if we don't stop
We won't be around no more
They're ruining this world
For you and me
The big heads of state
Won't let us be free
They made the rules once
But it didn't work out
Now we must try again
Before they kill us off
No more dying!
Rick Klein
First heard this back in early 70's. I was a big CTA fan. Always thought this was a protest song about Vietnam and our corrupt government. Played this the night before I shipped out. Calendar says 2020 but I feel like I'm back in 1970. Same shit Different day.
Richard Murphy
TRUTH! I WAS THERE, LOVE HEARING THE SONG AND SEEING THEM, "DETROIT" and they jammed! 🙋👊🕶️🏁
Youri Lepointe
I love the flute going Tull-style at the end, such a great band to fuse all these inspirations into something surreal
Sandi Palazzo
It's Walt Parazaider on flute. He's something isn't he!
shmrsh
Thy "Tull" style is from Rahsaan Roland Kirk.
alex kashia
30 years listening to this...never tired, thank you Chicago, the best band off all time!!
Alfonso Olmos
Mi querida banda de los metales dorados Chicago haciéndola de tos con estos cuatro movimientos de " es mejor que termine pronto " todos excelentes si señor!!!
Tom Tindall
Used to fall asleep every night in college with CTA or Chicago 2 playing on the stereo!! Chicago died with Terry Kath! The REAL Chicago anyway!
eddiejk1
Totally agree.......they were never the same.
ICG Delta Division
Very cool! I didn't hear this song until last year, but I've been a Chicago /Terry Kath fan for many years. Thanks for posting!