For What It's Worth
Crosby Stills Nash & Young Lyrics

There's somethin' happenin' here
Something is going on in the world right now, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore it.

But what it is ain't exactly clear
The situation is unclear and people are unsure about the root cause of this unrest.

There's a man with a gun over there
There is a person carrying a gun, and this makes the situation all the more tense.

A-tellin' me I got to beware
This individual has warned people to be careful around him and his firearm.

I think it's time we stop
It is time to put an end to this chaos and attempt to resolve the issue at hand.

Children, what's that sound?
To the younger generation, there is a sense of alarm growing louder and louder, and it is something that everyone can hear.

Everybody look what's going down
It's essential that people pay attention to what is happening around them and take action to address it.

There's battle lines being drawn
The two sides have separated themselves, and it is apparent that the situation is becoming more polarized.

And nobody's right if everybody's wrong
Everyone is taking a position, but there is no way to make everyone happy, and doing so would result in wrong decisions.

Young people speakin' their minds
The younger generation has found their voice and is speaking out in large numbers.

A-gettin' so much resistance from behind
Despite speaking out, there are still many people who are unwilling to listen to them.

What a field day for the heat
This situation is practically a dream come true for the law enforcement officers and other people in a position of authority.

A thousand people in the street
There are a large number of people gathered in one place and calling for change.

Singin' songs and a-carryin' signs
These people are using speeches, protests, and art to make their voices heard.

Mostly say "Hooray for our side"
People are using these protests and other methods to showcase their support and excitement for the cause.

Paranoia strikes deep
People are becoming more and more paranoid as they try to navigate the complex social and political landscape.

Into your life it will creep
The fear and paranoia of society will slowly and subtly begin to overtake many aspects of people's lives.

It starts when you're always afraid
Fear is often the catalyst that leads to paranoia and further turmoil within a community.

You step out of line
Any deviation from the norm, such as speaking one's mind or protesting, is discouraged and looked down upon.

The man come and take you away
People can be reprimanded or punished for stepping out of line, often by the authorities.

We better stop, hey, what's that sound?
The current chaos is not sustainable, and it is essential to take action and seek solutions.

Stop, hey, what's that sound?
The urgency of the situation requires people to notice what is happening and act accordingly.

Stop, now, what's that sound?
Time is of the essence and action must be taken immediately.

Everybody look what's going down
It is critical that people become aware of the present situation and begin actively seeking solutions.

Stop, children, what's that sound?
The younger generation, in particular, should be aware of what is going on and participate in finding solutions.