For What It's Worth
Four Shadow Lyrics
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What it is ain't exactly clear.
There's a man with a gun over there
And he's telling me that I got to beware.
I think it's time we stop.
Hey, what's that sound?
Everybody look what's going down.
There's battle lines bein' drawn.
Nobody's right if everyone's wrong, no
Young people speaking their minds
And getting so much resistance from behind.
I think it's time we stop.
Hey, what's that sound?
Everybody look what's going down.
What a field day for the heat.
And there's a thousand people in the streets
Singing songs and they're carrying signs
Mostly saying hooray for our side.
It's time we stop.
Hey, what's that sound?
Everybody look what's going down.
Paranoia strikes deep (into...)
Into your life it will creep (starts when...)
It starts when you're always afraid (step out...)
Step out of line, the men come and take you away.
You better stop.
Hey, what's that sound?
Everybody look what's going down
(Stop hey, tell me)
You better stop.
Hey, what's that sound?
Everybody look what's going
(etc)
(original song by Buffalo Springfield)
The song "For What It's Worth" by Buffalo Springfield was written in 1966, during the height of the Vietnam War and the civil rights movement. The opening lines, "There's something happening here. What it is ain't exactly clear," suggest that there is a sense of unease and confusion in society. The next line, "There's a man with a gun over there, And he's telling me that I got to beware," refers to the tension between protesters and police, and the fear that violence could erupt at any moment.
The chorus, "I think it's time we stop. Hey, what's that sound? Everybody look what's going down," implies that something needs to change, and people need to pay attention to what is happening around them. The next verse, "There's battle lines bein' drawn. Nobody's right if everyone's wrong, no, Young people speaking their minds, And getting so much resistance from behind," suggests that people are taking sides, and there is a growing divide between generations and ideologies. The line "nobody's right if everyone's wrong" is a powerful reminder that the truth exists beyond individual opinions.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something happening here.
An unusual situation is occurring.
What it is ain't exactly clear.
I do not know the exact nature of the situation.
There's a man with a gun over there
I see an armed man from a distance.
And he's telling me that I got to beware.
He is trying to give me a warning about something dangerous.
I think it's time we stop.
I believe it is necessary to pause and assess the situation.
Hey, what's that sound?
I hear a noise that's unfamiliar to me.
Everybody look what's going down.
Everyone should pay attention to what's happening.
There's battle lines bein' drawn.
Two opposing sides are forming in this situation.
Nobody's right if everyone's wrong
If everyone is incorrect, then there is no correct position.
Young people speaking their minds
Youth are vocalizing their thoughts and opinions.
And getting so much resistance from behind.
They are meeting a lot of opposition from those opposed to their views.
What a field day for the heat.
An excellent opportunity for law enforcement officials.
And there's a thousand people in the streets
Masses of people are demonstrating in public places.
Singing songs and they're carrying signs
They are protesting in a cheerful way holding placards.
Mostly saying hooray for our side.
Most signs express support for their side of the issue.
Paranoia strikes deep
Fear starts to take hold.
Into your life it will creep
It gets into one's mind and takes a hold.
It starts when you're always afraid
The fear starts when one is consistently scared.
Step out of line, the men come and take you away.
If any non-conformity is exercised, the person is punished.
You better stop.
It's recommended that you stop what you're doing.
Hey, what's that sound?
There is some audible activity that needs to be identified ?
Everybody look what's going down
Everyone should carefully observe what is happening
Stop hey, tell me
Stop and answer my question.
Everybody look what's going
Everybody ought to notice what is occurring.
Contributed by Elena A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics 🎶🎶🎶
In my defense, all my intentions were good
And heaven owns a place somewhere for the misunderstood
You know I'd give you blood if it'd be enough
Devil's on my doorstep since the day I was born
It's hard to find a sunset in the eye of a storm
But I'm a dreamer by design and I know in time, we'll put this behind
For what it's worth, I'm sorry for the hurt
I'll be the first to say, "I made my own mistakes"
For what it's worth, I know it's just a word and words betray
But sometimes we lose our way
For what it's worth
Behind the lens is a poison picture you paint
And let's not pretend you were ever searching for saints
'Cause I've been crucified for just being alive
Somewhere in the crossfire of this whispering war
Seems that I forgot just what I was fighting for
But underneath my skin there's a fire within
Still burning
For what it's worth, I'm sorry for the hurt
I'll be the first to say, "I made my own mistakes"
For what it's worth, I know it's just a word and words betray
Sometimes we lose our way
For what it's worth
The first bird to fly gets all the arrows
Let's leave the past behind with all our sorrows
I'll build a bridge between us and I'll swallow my pride
For what it's worth, I'm sorry for the hurt
I'll be the first to say, "I made my own mistakes"
For what it's worth, I know it's just a word and words betray
But sometimes we lose our way
For what it's worth
@dimasperdanaputra373
In my defence all my intentions were good
And heaven holds a place somewhere for the misunderstood
You know I'd give you blood if it'd be enough
Devil's on my doorstep since the day I was born
It's hard to find a sunset in the eye of a storm
But I'm a dreamer by design and I know in time we'll put this behind
For what it's worth I'm sorry for the hurt
I'll be the first to say, "I made my own mistakes"
For what it's worth I know it's just a word and words betray
Sometimes we lose our way
For what it's worth
Behind the lens is a poison picture you paint
And let's not pretend you were ever searching for saints
Cause I've been crucified for just being alive
Somewhere in the crossfire of this whispering war
Seems that I've forgot just what I was fighting for
But underneath my skin there's a fire within
Still burning
For what it's worth I'm sorry for the hurt
I'll be the first to say, "I made my own mistakes"
For what it's worth I know it's just a word and words betray
Sometimes we lose our way
For what it's worth
The first bird to fly gets all the arrows
Let's leave the past behind with all our sorrows
I'll build a bridge between us and I'll swallow my pride
For what it's worth I'm sorry for the hurt
I'll be the first to say, "I made my own mistakes"
For what it's worth I know it's just a word and words betray
Sometimes we lose our way
For what it's worth
@chiarapuce1549
Lyrics
In my defense, all my intentions were good
And heaven owns a place somewhere for the misunderstood
You know I'd give you blood if it'd be enough
Devil's on my doorstep since the day I was born
It's hard to find a sunset in the eye of a storm
But I'm a dreamer by design and I know in time, we'll put this behind
For what it's worth, I'm sorry for the hurt
I'll be the first to say, "I made my own mistakes"
For what it's worth, I know it's just a word and words betray
But sometimes we lose our way
For what it's worth
Behind the lens is a poison picture you paint
And let's not pretend you were ever searching for saints
'Cause I've been crucified for just being alive
Somewhere in the crossfire of this whispering war
Seems that I forgot just what I was fighting for
But underneath my skin there's a fire within
Still burning
For what it's worth, I'm sorry for the hurt
I'll be the first to say, "I made my own mistakes"
For what it's worth, I know it's just a word and words betray
Sometimes we lose our way
For what it's worth
The first bird to fly gets all the arrows
Let's leave the past behind with all our sorrows
I'll build a bridge between us and I'll swallow my pride
For what it's worth, I'm sorry for the hurt
I'll be the first to say, "I made my own mistakes"
For what it's worth, I know it's just a word and words betray
But sometimes we lose our way
For what it's worth
@GustavoLazaro
Brazilians need to learn from you what is a good song. ♥
@bobjohnson9025
Por favor, né.
@DallasClown
Brasil tem música boa sim, só procurar
@juliocesarmcosta1
Temos músicas boas e ruins, como em todo lugar do planeta!
@DjunoQuirido
Sem crise de vira latas por favor :)
@EmanuelIgarsaba
Não é vira latice, é só tu ver o que é que é Brasileiro e faz sucesso no mundo, só merda, por isso pra eles nossa música é merda vide Pablo Vitar e Anitta.
@gareth15
No matter how many times I listen to this, I can't comprehend just how gorgeous Liam's voice is.
@8swerve
and these lyrics. his leaning into it as everything. it has been making me cry this morning.
@gareth15
@ever ever God bless ya, keep your chin up and keep listening to Liam, he'll get you there.
@user-oh7iv3ij5x
@ever ever 💙