If you take classic rock-and-roll, timeless tradition, add incredible vocal… Read Full Bio ↴If you take classic rock-and-roll, timeless tradition, add incredible vocals, throw in some imaginative instruments and roll them all together, you’ll find yourself with two remarkable and seasoned musicians: Greg and Rebecca Sparks. Over the twenty-seven year course of their marriage and the thirty-three year course of their work together, they have created an original musical blend unlike any you will hear from anyone else. Their acoustic rock sound is appealing to people of all ages and backgrounds. Their albums consist of their own original music, a few of your favorite worship songs, and inspiring renditions of classic hymns.
Greg and Rebecca Sparks are two people that you will never get tired of. They are truly real and genuine people who are passionate about their music and itheir faith.

The World
Greg and Rebecca Sparks Lyrics

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Trash men didn't get my trash today
Oh, why
Because they want more pay
Buses on strike want a raise in fare
So they can help pollute the air

But that's what makes the world go 'round
The up and down, the carousel

Changing people's heads around
Go underground, young man
People make the world go 'round

Wall Street losing dough on every share
They're blaming it on longer hair
Big men smoking in their easy chairs
On a fat cigar without a care

But that's what makes the world go 'round
The up and down, the carousel
Changing people, heads around
Go underground, young man
People make the world go 'round

But that's what makes the world go 'round
The up and down, the carousel
Changing people, heads around
Go underground, young man
People make the world go 'round

People make the world go 'round
People make the world go 'round
People make the world go 'round

People make the world go 'round

Overall Meaning

In "People Make the World Go Round," the singer observes the chaos and turmoil of society, from striking workers to Wall Street losses, and concludes that it is the people themselves who keep the world moving forward. The opening verse describes the frustration of the singer when the trash men don't show up, due to a desire for higher pay. Similarly, the buses are on strike, wanting a raise in fare, even though this will pollute the air. Despite these troubles, the chorus declares that "people make the world go 'round." The second verse then turns to Wall Street and "big men" who are smoking fat cigars without a care, even as they lose money due to changing fashions like longer hair.

Line by Line Meaning

Trash men didn't get my trash today
My trash remains uncollected, probably because the garbage collectors are demanding higher wages.

Because they want more pay
The garbage collectors are not collecting the trash because they are demanding higher pay from their employers.

Buses on strike want a raise in fare
The transportation system is on strike because workers are demanding an increase in their fees.

So they can help pollute the air
The transportation system wants to increase their fees, which will allow them to emit more pollutants into the air with no restrictions.

But that's what makes the world go 'round
This chaos and upheaval is what keeps society functioning and evolving.

The up and down, the carousel
The constant fluctuations and unpredictable nature of life keep society moving like a merry-go-round.

Changing people's heads around
The unpredictable nature of life leads to people reassessing their beliefs and perspectives, causing changes in societal growth.

Go underground, young man
Sometimes one needs to seek shelter and protection from the perils of society in order to protect oneself for prosperous growth.

People make the world go 'round
The collective efforts of individuals drives human society forward and keeps it functioning.

Wall Street losing dough on every share
The stock market is experiencing loss due to economic decisions beyond the control of individual investors.

They're blaming it on longer hair
Society finds it easier to blame external factors like longer hairstyles than to confront their own economic system.

Big men smoking in their easy chairs
The wealthy elite enjoy their prosperity without concern for the plight of others in society.

On a fat cigar without a care
The rich indulge in their luxuries without a thought for the poverty and suffering of others.

People make the world go 'round
Individuals continue to drive society forward, and without their collective drive, society would come to a standstill.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LINDA DIANE CREED, THOMAS RANDOLPH BELL

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