It's So Hard
Flux Fiddlers/John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band Lyrics


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You gotta live
You gotta love
You gotta be somebody
You gotta shove
But it's so hard, it's really hard
Sometimes I feel like going down

You gotta eat
You gotta drink
You gotta feel something
You gotta worry
But it's so hard, it's really hard
Sometimes I feel like going down

But when it's good
It's really good
And when I hold you in my arms, baby
Sometimes I feel like going down

You gotta run
You gotta hide
You gotta keep your woman satisfied




But it's so hard, it's really hard
Sometimes I feel like going down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Flux Fiddlers/John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band's song It's So Hard express the struggles of daily life and the challenges of being human. The song highlights the pressures individuals face to live up to societal expectations and be successful. Lennon encourages individuals to live, love, and be somebody by putting in the effort to achieve their dreams. However, he acknowledges that doing so is no easy feat - it requires a lot of hard work and dedication.


Lennon explores the various experiences that make life worth living. He argues that we need to eat, drink, feel something, and worry to fully experience life. He also touches on the importance of relationships and satisfying our partners. Despite this, we often feel overwhelmed and weighed down by these expectations, and it can feel like a struggle to keep going. Lennon admits that he often feels like giving up when life gets tough.


However, he finds solace in the moments when things are good. When he is holding his loved one in his arms, he is reminded of the beauty of life, and it makes the struggle worthwhile. Overall, Lennon's lyrics are an uplifting reminder that life is worth living, even when it gets tough.


Line by Line Meaning

You gotta live
Life is something that you have to experience


You gotta love
Love is essential and you must have it


You gotta be somebody
You need to have an identity and purpose in life


You gotta shove
You have to be assertive to get what you want


But it's so hard, it's really hard
Despite these necessities being essential, they are difficult to achieve


Sometimes I feel like going down
At times, I feel completely defeated and hopeless


You gotta eat
Eating is crucial to sustain your body and health


You gotta drink
Drinking is necessary to survive and stay hydrated


You gotta feel something
To truly live, you must have emotions and experience things


You gotta worry
There are things that you should be concerned about


But it's so hard, it's really hard
Despite these basic requirements, life can still be very challenging


Sometimes I feel like going down
At times, I feel completely defeated and hopeless


But when it's good
However, there are times when things are great


It's really good
These moments can be truly fantastic and amazing


And when I hold you in my arms, baby
Being with someone special can make everything worthwhile


Sometimes I feel like going down
Despite the good times, there are still moments when I feel completely defeated and hopeless


You gotta run
Sometimes you need to escape from danger


You gotta hide
Other times, being secretive is necessary


You gotta keep your woman satisfied
You must keep your romantic partner happy and contented


But it's so hard, it's really hard
Despite these responsibilities, life can still be very challenging


Sometimes I feel like going down
At times, I feel completely defeated and hopeless




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Winston Lennon

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