Some People
E.G. Daily Lyrics


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I'll always believe in the power of love,
You know I see the good in everyone,
But it just don't hurt to be a little wise,
I know some people who make you wonder why,
And they don't even try to hide it,
When they just don't even care

Some people, yeah yeah

They talk but never hear what you say,
Somebody's crying and somebody's afraid,
Somebody's up, and somebody's down,
But some people always get around,
They can be so ordinary,
But it's so unnecessary,
Still you keep on trying,
Holding on inside

Some people, yeah yeah,
Ya, Ya, Ya, Ya, Ya, Ya,
Some people

Some people, they never change,
They go around in circles,
it's always the same,
When you really wanna get going
they wanna make you stop,
Oh but when the weak get
strong and take it on they're
headed for the top,
And it's so hard to fight it,
No compromising,
They criticize you,
But you just won't stop

Some people, yeah yeah,
Some people, yeah yeah,
But you gotta keep on,




They make it so hard,
I know some people

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to E.G. Daily's song Some People speak to the difficulty of dealing with certain types of people in the world. The song acknowledges that while it is important to have faith in the power of love and to see the good in everyone, it is also necessary to be wise and careful around those who seem to lack empathy or concern for others. The song acknowledges that these kinds of people often make themselves known, not bothering to hide their indifference or even their hostility towards others.


The lyrics note that some people may talk but not truly listen, while others may be struggling with fear or sadness. Still others seem to have an easier time getting ahead in life, even if they are not particularly talented or special. The song encourages the listener to keep trying and to hold on to what is important, even when faced with the negativity of others who don't seem to care.


In essence, E.G. Daily's song Some People is a call to resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity. It acknowledges that there are difficult people in the world, but encourages the listener to keep pushing forward despite their negativity.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll always believe in the power of love,
Love is the strongest and most powerful force that exists in the world. I truly believe in its ability to change lives and bring happiness to people.


You know I see the good in everyone,
I choose to look for the positive traits and qualities in every person I encounter, even if they may not be immediately apparent to others.


But it just don't hurt to be a little wise,
While it's important to have an open and optimistic outlook on life, it's also necessary to be discerning and cautious at times to avoid getting hurt or taken advantage of.


I know some people who make you wonder why,
There are certain individuals who behave in ways that are inexplicable or harmful, causing us to question their motives and actions.


And they don't even try to hide it,
These people are not ashamed or embarrassed by their behavior and have no qualms about making their negative intentions known to others.


When they just don't even care
They exhibit a callous attitude towards the feelings and well-being of others, showing no empathy or concern for those they may harm or offend.


They talk but never hear what you say,
These individuals may engage in conversation with others, but they do not truly listen to what the other person is saying, choosing instead to focus on their own opinions and narratives.


Somebody's crying and somebody's afraid,
There are people who are suffering and struggling with difficult emotions, facing fear and sadness in their lives.


Somebody's up, and somebody's down,
Life is full of ups and downs, with some people experiencing success and happiness while others face failures and setbacks.


But some people always get around,
There are those who seem to navigate life easily, always finding a way to come out on top regardless of the challenges they face.


They can be so ordinary,
These individuals may seem unremarkable or average in many ways, but they have a special quality or skill that allows them to achieve their goals and succeed in life.


But it's so unnecessary,
Despite their abilities, these people may engage in unnecessary or harmful behavior that undermines their successes and the successes of others around them.


Still you keep on trying,
Even when faced with challenges and obstacles, it's important to keep trying and persevering in the pursuit of our goals.


Holding on inside
During difficult times, it can be helpful to hold onto our inner strength and resilience, staying strong and centered in the face of adversity.


Some people, yeah yeah,
Despite the challenges posed by certain difficult individuals, life goes on, with some people experiencing success and happiness while others struggle.


Ya, Ya, Ya, Ya, Ya, Ya,
This line may simply represent a repetitive musical riff or exclamation, without a distinct meaning or purpose outside of the song's rhythm and melody.


Some people
The song's refrain, which reinforces the idea that life includes individuals who can be difficult, harmful or challenging in various ways.


They never change,
Despite attempts to change, some individuals remain stuck in their harmful or negative patterns of behavior, showing no signs of progress or improvement.


They go around in circles, it's always the same,
These individuals may seem stuck in a pattern of repetitive behavior or thinking that prevents them from breaking free and experiencing new growth or progress.


When you really wanna get going they wanna make you stop,
When we strive to achieve our goals or work towards positive change, there may be individuals who try to hold us back, often for their own selfish reasons.


Oh but when the weak get strong and take it on they're headed for the top,
When we find the strength and courage to face and overcome our challenges, we can rise to the top and experience success and accomplishment.


And it's so hard to fight it,
Despite the potential for positive growth and transformation, it can be difficult to break free from negative patterns of behavior and thinking.


No compromising,
Sometimes the best way to change and grow is to stand firm in our principles and values, refusing to compromise or accept detrimental behavior from ourselves or others.


They criticize you,
When striving towards personal growth and accomplishment, there are often individuals who will criticize or undermine our efforts, sometimes using harmful or hurtful language.


But you just won't stop
Despite the obstacles and criticisms faced on the path to success, it's important to keep pushing forward and persevering in our journey of self-improvement and growth.


Some people, yeah yeah,
As the song comes to a close, it reinforces the notion that life includes individuals who can be difficult, challenging or harmful in various ways, but it is up to us to keep striving towards our goals and not let their negativity drag us down.


Some people, yeah yeah,
A final repetition of the song's refrain, highlighting the prevalence of difficult individuals in life and the importance of persistence and perseverance in the face of adversity.


But you gotta keep on,
No matter the challenges we may face or the negative individuals we may encounter, it's crucial to keep pushing forward and striving towards success and accomplishment.


They make it so hard,
Some individuals may pose significant challenges or obstacles in our lives, but it's up to us to find the strength and resilience to overcome them.


I know some people
The song's final line, which reiterates the main theme of the song and serves as a concluding statement to summarize the song's message.




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Iron Empath

What a voice! How many octave range?
"Some People" is one of my favourite videos of all time. It's timeless and sounds as pleasing in 2019 as it ever did. E. G. Daley exudes such presence. What gifts.

Blackispower15

Bb2-Bb5-B6 is her full vocal range.

CodeBleu724

Lace Around The Wound is arguably the best album of the 80s.

William Conners

It has many good songs and is produced well, and it spans genres. You are correct sir!

Justzizguy

I'm with you. I met her once and asked her to sign it. Awesome album.

Endtyme

Mmmmmm....NOPE!

Charlotte Song

What a talent! And the lyrics are amazing! E.G. delivers with passion and grace.

kingstonkid19

Wow! It's been forever since I heard this song, I remember listening to this tape over and over in the Persian Gulf during the first Desert Storm. She has such incredible vocals and is so sultry! Great memories and great song!

sauquoit13456

On this day in 1989 {September 2nd} E.G. Daily performed "Some People" on the ABC-TV Saturday afternoon program, 'American Bandstand'...
At the time 'Some People" was at position #37 on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play Songs chart, the following week it would peak at #33 {for 2 weeks} and it spent five weeks on the chart...
The Los Angeles native has had four other records on the Hot Dance Club Play chart, "Say It, Say It" {#1 for 1 week in 1986}, "Love In The Shadows" {#6 in 1986}, "Mind Over Matter" {#7 in 1987}, and "Beautiful" {#19 in 2008}...
E.G. Daily, born Elizabeth Ann Guttman, will celebrate her 58th birthday in nine days on September 11, 2019...

Snowwika

if only more people made music like this nowadays.... <3

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