Someday Soon
Great Big Sea Lyrics
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One more dollar and all the bickering and suffering would end.
If you'd sign your 'X' in favour it's three jobs for every man
You can burn your boats, thats what they said,
It seemed they had it planned.
And I hope they haven't forgotten, the promises they made
Cause they said they'd stop the fighting
And they said they'd find a serum that can cure all our disease.
And they said they'd house the homeless
And put black and white in tune
And they said they'd feed a hungry child
And I hope it's someday soon
Saw a man sleep in an alley lane with a paper for a bed
And the headline shown beneath the man and this is what they read,
"If elected there would be no persons living in the street"
But the paper couldn't even provide shelter for his freezing feet.
And I hope they haven't forgotten, The promises they made
Cause they said they'd stop the fighting
And they said they would bring peace
And they said they'd find a serum that can cure all our disease.
And they said they'd house the homeless
And put black and white in tune
And they said they'd feed a hungry child
And I hope it's someday soon
Well they said it would be so different, if we'd would only play their games
And I've been playing for so long and I swear its still the same!
Cause they said they'd stop the fighting
And they said they would bring peace
And they said they'd find a serum that can cure all our disease.
And they said they'd house the homeless
And put black and white in tune
And they said they'd feed a hungry child
And I hope it's someday soon
Cause they said they'd stop the fighting
And they said they would bring peace
And they said they'd find a serum that can cure all our disease.
And they said they'd house the homeless
And put black and white in tune
And they said they'd feed a hungry child
And I hope it's someday soon
The song "Someday Soon" by Great Big Sea discusses the broken promises made by politicians and their supposed solutions to societal issues. The opening lines touch on the common phrase heard during election season, "If you vote for me, I'll fix everything." However, the singer is aware that these promises are rarely kept and are just empty words used to win votes. The line "You can burn your boats, that's what they said, it seemed they had it planned" highlights the fact that these politicians are so confident in their ability to win the election that they are willing to make bold statements without actually being able to deliver on them.
The second verse presents a more personal and heartbreaking example of these broken promises. The singer sees a man sleeping on the street with a newspaper as his only source of warmth. The newspaper headline reads that the politician promises to eradicate homelessness, yet it is clear that the man in front of the singer is still suffering. This emphasizes the disconnect between what politicians say they will do and what actually gets done. The repeated chorus of "And I hope it's someday soon" shows the singer's desire for change and their belief that someday these promises will be kept, but it is currently not happening.
The overall message of the song is that politicians make grand promises with no intention of fulfilling them, and the people continue to suffer as a result. The singer is calling for action and change, but recognizes that it may not come in their lifetime.
Line by Line Meaning
They keep talking of the things they'd do if we'd only vote them in
Politicians make promises to improve things if they get elected
One more dollar and all the bickering and suffering would end.
Money can solve many problems and put an end to conflict and hardship
If you'd sign your 'X' in favour it's three jobs for every man
Voting for a certain candidate or party can lead to job creation and economic growth
You can burn your boats, thats what they said,
It seemed they had it planned.
Politicians make bold promises and seem confident in achieving them
And I hope they haven't forgotten, the promises they made
People hope that politicians remember the promises they made during the election
Cause they said they'd stop the fighting
And they said they would bring peace
And they said they'd find a serum that can cure all our disease.
And they said they'd house the homeless
And put black and white in tune
And they said they'd feed a hungry child
And I hope it's someday soon
The politicians made a lot of promises to improve society, including ending violence, finding cures for diseases, providing housing and food for those in need, and promoting racial harmony. People hope these promises will be fulfilled soon.
Saw a man sleep in an alley lane with a paper for a bed
And the headline shown beneath the man and this is what they read,
"If elected there would be no persons living in the street"
The reality of homelessness contradicts the promises made by politicians during the election
But the paper couldn't even provide shelter for his freezing feet.
Despite the promises made, there is still a lack of resources and support for those in need
Well they said it would be so different, if we'd would only play their games
And I've been playing for so long and I swear its still the same!
Politicians promise change, but things remain the same despite people's efforts to participate in the political process
Contributed by John Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.