The Hustle
Da Beatminerz / De La Soul Lyrics

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Sometimes the world is a valley of heartaches and tears
And in the hustle and bustle, no sunshine appears
But you and I have our love always there to remind us
There is a way we can leave all the shadows behind us
Volare, oh, oh! Cantare, oh, oh, oh, oh!
Let's fly way up to the clouds, away from the maddening crowds
We can sing in the glow of a star that I know of
Where lovers enjoy peace of mind

Let us leave the confusion and all disillusion behind
Just like birds of a feather a rainbow together we'll find
Volare, oh, oh! Cantare, oh, oh, oh, oh!
No wonder my happy heart sings

Your love has given me wings
Your love has given me wings

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Da Beatminerz / De La Soul's song The Hustle describe the challenges and difficulties of living in a world filled with heartache and tears. Despite the chaos and confusion of everyday life, the love between the singer and their partner is a reminder that there is a way to escape the shadows and find peace. The song suggests that this escape can be achieved by soaring up to the clouds, away from the maddening crowds and singing in the glow of a star that represents the peace and love shared by lovers. The chorus of the song chants "Volare, oh, oh! Cantare, oh, oh, oh, oh!" which translates to "I fly, oh, oh! I sing, oh, oh, oh, oh!" in Italian, reinforcing the metaphorical imagery of soaring to freedom.

The lyrics convey a sense of hope, love and unity, with the reference to birds of a feather and rainbows together signifying the strength of the bond between the singer and their partner. The song's overall message is one of resilience and optimism, suggesting that even in the face of hardship and adversity, love can provide the courage and inspiration to rise above it all.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes the world is a valley of heartaches and tears
At times, the world we live in can be full of sadness and pain.

And in the hustle and bustle, no sunshine appears
In the midst of our hectic lives, it can be hard to find joy and positivity.

But you and I have our love always there to remind us
Thankfully, our love for each other is a constant reminder of the good in the world.

There is a way we can leave all the shadows behind us
Together, we can overcome the darkness in our lives.

Volare, oh, oh! Cantare, oh, oh, oh, oh!
Let's sing and dance together with joy!

Let's fly way up to the clouds, away from the maddening crowds
Let's escape from the chaos and noise of the world together.

We can sing in the glow of a star that I know of
There's a special place where we can be at peace and content.

Where lovers enjoy peace of mind
It's a place where couples can find inner peace and harmony.

Let us leave the confusion and all disillusion behind
Together, we can leave all of our doubts and worries behind.

Just like birds of a feather a rainbow together we'll find
We'll stick together and find the beauty and positivity in life.

No wonder my happy heart sings
It's no surprise that I feel so happy and content.

Your love has given me wings
Your love has given me the strength and motivation to overcome anything.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GREG CAMPBELL, KURT ALEXANDER, RANDY SHELTON, ROMYE ROBINSON

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