The Thing
FM4 Sunny Side Up Vol.3 Lyrics
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"Holy cow, it's the Milky Way!"
All the constellations and in between
A billion tiny stars that we've never seen
It's the little things
That make life such a big deal
Unless they're lying on the license plate
I don't know, I don't really care
I just love the sound of your name: Delaware
It's the little things
That make life such a big deal
Like the quest for adventure
The lure of the game
The childish desire for fortune and fame
This petty obsession with power and success
The trivial pursuit of happiness
I want to experience every little thing
I want to hear the dandelions sing
One never knows what one may be missin'
If you talk to the flowers but you never listen
It's the little things
That make life such a big deal
Like drops of rain that can drive you insane
Like a shooting star
Like bacteria
It's the little things
Like a bird that sings
It's the little things
That make life such a big deal
The song "The Thing" by FM4 Sunny Side Up Vol.3 highlights the importance of small things in life that we often overlook. The first verse paints a picture of city folks gazing at the night sky, marveling at the beauty of the Milky Way and discovering the constellations they've never seen before. The chorus emphasizes the message that happiness lies in the little things that we tend to take for granted, such as the sound of someone's name, the power of adventure, the simple desire for fortune, and the quest for happiness itself.
The second verse references Delaware, the very first state of the US, and how the singer loves the sound of its name, irrespective of the state's history or significance. The verses go on to describe how the desire to experience every little thing, including the sound of dandelions singing, or talking to flowers, and listening to them is essential to living life fully. The chorus is repeated twice, emphasizing the importance of little things in life, using metaphors like drops of rain, shooting stars, bacteria, and birds singing.
Overall, the song carries a deep message that happiness in life does not come from large events or milestones alone; it's the small things that count. The song invites us to slow down, appreciate the little things around us, and find beauty in everyday moments that we often overlook.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes to the heavens the city folk say
City people gaze at the sky
"Holy cow, it's the Milky Way!"
They exclaim in awe at the sight of the galaxy
All the constellations and in between
All the groups of stars in the sky along with the spaces between them
A billion tiny stars that we've never seen
There are numerous stars that humans haven't beheld
It's the little things
Small details are essential
That make life such a big deal
They contribute to the significance of life
Darlin' little Delaware, the very first state
Delaware is an endearingly small and historically significant state
Unless they're lying on the license plate
Unless the statement on the car registration is false
I don't know, I don't really care
The artist lacks knowledge or concern about the veracity of the license plate
I just love the sound of your name: Delaware
The artist enjoys saying the name of the state
Like the quest for adventure
The desire for exploration
The lure of the game
The attraction to competition
The childish desire for fortune and fame
The aspiration for wealth and recognition in a naive manner
This petty obsession with power and success
The insignificant infatuation with authority and achievement
The trivial pursuit of happiness
The aimless seeking of joy
I want to experience every little thing
The artist desires to encounter every minutia
I want to hear the dandelions sing
The artist desires to hear even the subtlest sounds of nature
One never knows what one may be missin'
One is unaware of what they may be neglecting
If you talk to the flowers but you never listen
If one speaks to the environment but does not heed its response
Like drops of rain that can drive you insane
The tiniest stimuli can have a dramatic impact
Like a shooting star
A fast-fleeting astronomical phenomenon
Like bacteria
Microorganisms that can have significant consequences
It's the little things
Small details matter
Like a bird that sings
A seemingly insignificant creature with a significant presence
It's the little things
The minutia contributes to the bigger picture
That make life such a big deal
The small details give life meaning
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MILTON NELSON, UMITAROU ABE
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