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Gloria
Franti Lyrics
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Do many little things, then the whole world changes
But sometimes not fast enough for me
You see I'm just a little man, trying hard to understand
What kind of living is a life if I can't stand on my own two feet
You see we are looking for the same thing
But I know each day in life don't get much easier than the last
So today I'm just glad to be alive
And I'm singing
Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, stay by my side
Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, I'm glad to be alive
Glad to be alive
I think that life is a blessing
And every step, every lesson
You want for love and protection
To those in me
To all my mothers and fathers
And all the angels and saints
I'm so glad to be alive
Seems like there's never enough time to do the things I wanna do
And it never ends
But at the end of the day I might not have no money to count or spend
But I know I can count on all my friends
And you call on me
See we are looking for the same thing
And we are trying to survive
And I know each day in life with you gets better than the last
So today I'm just glad to be alive
And I'm singing
Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, stay by my side
Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, I'm glad to be alive
Glad to be alive
I'm just trying to find a way to say
I'm just trying to find a way to say
Don't you ever, ever, ever go away
When many little people in many little places
Do many little things, then the whole world changes
But I just want you next to me
And I'm singing
Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, stay by my side
Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, I'm glad to be alive
Glad to be alive
Singing
Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, stay by my side
Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, I'm glad to be alive
I'm glad to be alive
I'm glad to be alive
In "Gloria," Michael Franti reflects on the value of life, human connection, and the power of collective action. He begins by acknowledging the transformative potential of many individuals taking small steps that eventually lead to significant change. However, he laments that this process can take time and that he, as an individual, can become impatient. He yearns for a way to stand on his own two feet and achieve fulfilment in life, while emphasizing the universality of this pursuit.
Franti then shifts his focus to appreciating the blessings of life, including the love and protection offered by those around him, both alive and deceased. He is grateful for his friends and emphasizes how the quality of his life has improved through their companionship. The song's chorus, "Gloria, Gloria, Gloria," reflects Franti's appreciation for life and his desire to have someone (in this case, potentially a lover or friend) to stay by his side.
In the final verse, Franti addresses his desire for this person to remain close to him, acknowledging that while change is necessary, it can be challenging. His desire for a constant companion brings the song to a close, underscoring the importance of human connection and the joy of being alive.
Line by Line Meaning
When many little people in many little places
Do many little things, then the whole world changes
Small positive actions taken by many individuals can lead to a significant impact on the world as a whole.
But sometimes not fast enough for me
However, this change may not occur at a pace that satisfies my desire for immediate results.
You see I'm just a little man, trying hard to understand
What kind of living is a life if I can't stand on my own two feet
As an individual, I strive to comprehend the value of a life where I cannot support myself and must rely on the assistance of others.
You see we are looking for the same thing
And we are trying to survive
We are all searching for a purpose in life and working to meet our basic needs.
But I know each day in life don't get much easier than the last
So today I'm just glad to be alive
Despite the daily struggles we face, I find joy in the fact that I am still alive and able to experience life.
Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, stay by my side
Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, I'm glad to be alive
Glad to be alive
The repeated mention of Gloria represents the desire for companionship and a celebration of life itself.
I think that life is a blessing
And every step, every lesson
You want for love and protection
To those in me
Life is a gift and with each experience and lesson learned, I strive to offer love and protection to those around me.
To all my mothers and fathers
And all the angels and saints
I'm so glad to be alive
I express gratitude to my parents and all the figures who have guided me along my journey of life.
Seems like there's never enough time to do the things I wanna do
And it never ends
But at the end of the day I might not have no money to count or spend
But I know I can count on all my friends
Although it may seem like there is not enough time to fulfill my desires, I am grateful for the support and love of my friends, which is priceless.
And you call on me
See we are looking for the same thing
And we are trying to survive
And I know each day in life with you gets better than the last
So today I'm just glad to be alive
We support each other in our search for meaning and attempts to survive, and I recognize that each day spent with you improves upon the previous.
I'm just trying to find a way to say
I'm just trying to find a way to say
Don't you ever, ever, ever go away
I struggle to express my desire for the people I love to stay with me and never leave.
But I just want you next to me
Ultimately, I crave the comfort and companionship of those I love in my life.
I'm glad to be alive
I'm glad to be alive
Repeating the phrase 'I'm glad to be alive' reaffirms the recognition and appreciation of the gift of life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHERINE TANYA ANDERSON, COURTNEY JOHN MORRISON, MICHAEL FRANTI
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