Check It Out
John Cougar Mellencamp feat. Kenny Aronoff Lyrics
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To a world full of people, just livin' to be heard
Future generations ridin' on the highways that we built
I hope they have a better understanding
Check it out
Goin' to work on Monday
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All utility bills have been paid
You can't tell your best buddy that you love him
So check it out
Where does our time go
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Got a brand new house in escrow
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Sleepin' with your back to your loved one
This is all that we've learned about happiness
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Forgot to say hello to my neighbors
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Sometimes I question my own behavior
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Talkin' about the girls that we've seen on the sly
Just to tell our souls we're still the young lions
So check it out
Gettin' too drunk on Saturdays
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Playin' football with the kids on Sundays
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Soarin' with the eagles all week long
And this is all that we've learned about living
This is all that we've learned about living
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A million young poets screamin' out their words
Maybe someday those words will be heard
By future generations ridin' on the highways that we built
Maybe they'll have a better understanding
Check it out
Hope they'll have a better understanding
Check it out
Maybe they'll have a better understanding
Check it out
Maybe they'll have a better understanding
Check it out
Hope they have a better understanding
Check it out
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The song "Check It Out" by John Cougar Mellencamp feat. Kenny Aronoff addresses the challenges of modern life in a fast-paced society. The opening lines talk about young poets and the need for them to be heard, indicating the desire for validation in a world overflowing with voices competing for attention. The song goes on to talk about work, family, bills, and the failure to express love and affection to those close to us.
The chorus of the song encourages listeners to take a moment to pause and reflect on their lives, to ask where their time is going, and to examine their behavior. The lyrics highlight the irony of pursuing happiness while neglecting interpersonal relationships and personal values. The song concludes with a sense of hope, that future generations will learn from the shortcomings of the current one and will have a better understanding of what truly matters in life.
Overall, "Check It Out" is a thought-provoking and introspective song that reminds us to slow down and appreciate the simple things in life.
Line by Line Meaning
A million young poets, screamin' out their words
Countless young writers share their thoughts vigorously
To a world full of people, just livin' to be heard
In a world where everyone is looking for a platform to express themselves
Future generations ridin' on the highways that we built
Generations to come will rely on the infrastructure we create and leave behind
I hope they have a better understanding
I hope they receive these gifts with a sense of appreciation and responsibility
Check it out
Pay attention
Goin' to work on Monday
Starting the work week
Got yourself a family
Blessed with loved ones
All utility bills have been paid
Financially stable
You can't tell your best buddy that you love him
It's difficult or uncomfortable to express emotions to close friends
Where does our time go
Wondering where the time went
Got a brand new house in escrow
Purchasing a new home
Sleepin' with your back to your loved one
Relationship issues
This is all that we've learned about happiness
These are the things we've done to make ourselves happy
Forgot to say hello to my neighbors
Neglecting friendly gestures
Sometimes I question my own behavior
Doubting one's actions and choices
Talkin' about the girls that we've seen on the sly
Discussing secretive, potentially inappropriate behavior
Just to tell our souls we're still the young lions
Trying to recapture a sense of youth and adventure
Gettin' too drunk on Saturdays
Drinking excessively on the weekends
Playin' football with the kids on Sundays
Engaging in wholesome and playful activities with children
Soarin' with the eagles all week long
Feeling successful and powerful
And this is all that we've learned about living
These are our experiences and lessons in life
Maybe someday those words will be heard
Hoping that one day our messages will have a larger impact
Maybe they'll have a better understanding
Perhaps future generations will be more enlightened about certain issues
Hope they'll have a better understanding
Wishing for a brighter future for those who come after us
Check it out
Pay attention
Maybe they'll have a better understanding
Perhaps future generations will be more enlightened about certain issues
Maybe they'll have a better understanding
Perhaps future generations will be more enlightened about certain issues
Hope they have a better understanding
Wishing for a brighter future for those who come after us
Check it out
Pay attention
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Pay attention
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Pay attention
Check it out
Pay attention
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@tomcook5813
Classy dude
@drumdiscussion7776
❤ Awesome information on history,drumming,music and creative thinking!
@KennyAronoffOfficial
Thanks. : )
@chrishight6598
Fantastic interview! I apologize for being 2 years late.
@KennyAronoffOfficial
Thanks Chris
@daviddavidson2767
Absolutely brilliant; loved this. Thanks, Kenny.
Like the caller from St Louis, I'd sure love a look at the Mellencamp archive/"lost" songs you all recorded at Belmont Mall during those days.
Greetings from Glasgow, Scotland.
@KennyAronoffOfficial
See too.. : )
@fmbighair
Once again, awesome awesome content with Kenny but Mr radio voice please talk less….but love all the minutiae for all us drum heads!
@paddy3622
john should have released a live album with Kenny on drums. shocked he didn't release a live album after Jubilee.
@KennyAronoffOfficial
I am sure there are live recordings of the Mellencamp Band from that time and maybe John will release a live album some day. That would be cool.