Be More Kind
FrankTurner Lyrics
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I can feel the future breathing down my neck
And all the things I thought were true
When I was young, and you were too
Turned out to be broken
And I don't know what comes next
In a world that has decided
Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind
They've started raising walls around the world now
Like hackles raised upon a cornered cat
On the borders, in our heads
Between things that can and can't be said
We've stopped talking to each other
And there's something wrong with that
So before you go out searching
Don't decide what you will find
Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind
You should know you're not alone
And trouble comes, and trouble goes
How this ends, no one knows
So hold on tight when the wind blows
The wind blew both of us to sand and sea
And where the dry land stands is hard to say
As the current drags us by the shore
We can no longer say for sure
Who's drowning, or if they can be saved
And when you're out there floundering
Like a lighthouse I will shine
Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind
Like a beacon reaching out
To you and yours from me and mine
Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind
In a world that has decided
That it's going to lose its mind
Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind
The lyrics to Frank Turner's song "Be More Kind" are a poignant reflection on the state of the world today. Turner opens the song by acknowledging the weight of history and the uncertainty of the future. He notes that many of the things he once believed to be true have turned out to be broken, leaving him with the question of what comes next. The chorus urges listeners to be more kind in a world that seems to be losing its mind, reminding us to reach out to others and to hold on tight in times of trouble.
The second verse of the song laments the current state of division across borders and in our own heads. Turner notes that we have stopped talking to one another, and there is something deeply wrong with that. He urges listeners not to decide what they will find before they go out searching, emphasizing the importance of an open mind and heart. The song's bridge offers comfort and hope, reminding us that we are not alone, even when trouble strikes unexpectedly.
Overall, "Be More Kind" is a timely and powerful reminder that we must work to bridge divides and act with kindness and empathy towards those around us, even when it seems difficult to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
History's been leaning on me lately
Recent events have been causing me stress and anxiety
I can feel the future breathing down my neck
The uncertainty of what's to come is constantly on my mind
And all the things I thought were true
My beliefs and values have been shaken
When I was young, and you were too
These beliefs were formed when I was younger, and shared by others of the same generation
Turned out to be broken
Those beliefs have now been proven to be flawed or faulty
And I don't know what comes next
I am unsure of what the future holds
In a world that has decided
The current state of the world is such that
That it's going to lose its mind
It seems as though society is on the verge of collapse
Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind
In spite of everything going on, we should try to treat one another with kindness and empathy
They've started raising walls around the world now
Countries are becoming increasingly isolated and insular
Like hackles raised upon a cornered cat
This is a response born of fear and anxiety
On the borders, in our heads
The barriers are both physical and mental
Between things that can and can't be said
Certain topics are now considered taboo or off-limits
We've stopped talking to each other
People are becoming more divided and polarized
And there's something wrong with that
This is not a healthy or sustainable way to live
So before you go out searching
Before you try to find answers
Don't decide what you will find
Be open to possibilities, and don't let your preconceived notions get in the way
You should know you're not alone
Others are going through similar struggles, and you are not the only one
And trouble comes, and trouble goes
Problems arise and then resolve themselves, often without explanation
How this ends, no one knows
The future is unpredictable and unknowable
So hold on tight when the wind blows
Stay strong in times of adversity
The wind blew both of us to sand and sea
We were both caught up in a difficult situation
And where the dry land stands is hard to say
The way forward is uncertain
As the current drags us by the shore
We are being pulled in different directions by forces beyond our control
We can no longer say for sure
It is difficult to make sense of things at this point
Who's drowning, or if they can be saved
It's unclear who is in trouble, or if anyone can be helped
And when you're out there floundering
When things seem overwhelming and you are struggling to cope
Like a lighthouse I will shine
I will do my best to be a source of guidance and support
Like a beacon reaching out
I will try to connect with and help others
To you and yours from me and mine
We are all in this together, and we should look out for one another
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Frank Turner
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Airborne Azza
History's been leaning on me lately
I can feel the future breathing down my neck
And all the things I thought were true when I was young, and you were too
Turned out to be broken, I don't know what comes next
In a world that has decided that it's going to lose its mind
Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind
They've started raising walls around the world now
Like hackles raised upon a cornered cat
On the borders in our heads between things that can and can't be said
We stopped talking to each other and there's something wrong with that
So before you go out searching, don't decide what you will find
Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind
You should know you're not alone
Trouble comes and trouble goes
How this ends no one knows
So, hold on tight when the wind blows
The wind blew both of us to sand and sea
And where the dry lands stands is hard to say
As the current drags us by the shore we can no longer say for sure
Who's drowning, or if they can be saved
But when you're out there floundering, like a lighthouse I will shine
Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind
Like a beacon reaching out to you and yours, for me and mine
Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind
In a world that has decided that it's going to lose its mind
Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind
paraphrasin
this is the energy we need in 2020 right now
Kelly Bonebrake
builtonhope what more could we ask for
BRiCKS WiTH ELLA
Amen
trudy kilburn
Amen
Wasdy
We do need it now that COVID is happening
Juss Batten
Couldn’t have worded it better myself!
The Methatones
This is very possibly the most beautiful song ever written. I’m sitting here with 6 days clean from 27 years of addiction and this song has helped me get here. Thank you Frank 🙏✌️❤️
Shubham Targe
How are you doin now man?
Really hopin you're good!
The Methatones
I’ll be 6 months clean on Thursday May 6th. I’m doing really good, thank you and thanks for asking. My life has changed in ways I can’t even begin to describe. I hope this reply finds you well. :)
Shubham Targe
@The Methatones Way to go bro. Can't imagine those years. I'm 26 myself. More power to you💪💪