Come to Me
John G. Elliott Lyrics
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More accustomed to a falling out
Trying hard now as i can for you
Not to trip up on some stupid doubt
You got your hopes set way up high
Way on up there where the air is thin
Limit's supposed to be the sky
Trying not to let you down again
It's starting to come to me
I didn't know about, i hadn't figured it out
But it's starting to come to me now
A little bit too late
I can't see anything you've done
Any reason for the trouble you've got
You haven't hurt anyone
Compared to most i'd say you're quite alright
I can't help you when you're sad
That's a constant source of pain to me
Because i want to really bad
Even though you make it seem like nothing
It's starting to come to me
Didn't know about, i hadn't figured it out
But it's starting to come to me now
A little bit too late
The lyrics to John G. Elliott's song "Come to Me" reflects on the fleeting nature of material wealth and the true nature of friendships. The singer in the song narrates his life when he was a millionaire, carelessly spending his money on expensive items and hosting lavish parties for his friends. He enjoyed drinking good wine, gin, and champagne, but as soon as his wealth began to fade away, his friends quickly disappeared too.
The singer found himself alone and without friends or a place to go. He realized that money and possessions could not buy true friendship and that people only want to associate with those who have wealth or power. He learned that friendship is not based on appearances, but on genuine care and concern for one another. In the end, the singer expresses how no one wants to be friends with someone who is down on their luck, but as soon as they are back on their feet, everyone comes back to them.
In summary, the lyrics to "Come to Me" are a commentary on the illusory nature of materialism and the superficiality of human relationships. It warns listeners not to be swayed by temporary money, but focus on building genuine relationships that will last forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I lived the life of a millionaire
At one time, I had an extravagant lifestyle with an abundance of money.
Spending my money, honey, I didn't care
I didn't think twice about spending my money frivolously and carelessly.
Taking my friends out for a mighty good time
I used to show off my wealth by treating my friends to enjoyable experiences.
I drank that good gin, champagne and wine
I indulged in expensive liquor like gin, champagne, and wine.
Just as soon as my money got low
As soon as I ran out of money,
I couldn't find no friends and I had no place to go
I realized that without money, my friends and social circle disappeared, and I was left with nowhere to go.
If I ever get my hands on a dollar again
If I ever come into money again,
I'm gonna hold on to it till that eagle grins
I'll hold onto every penny and save it until I have enough money to live comfortably.
'Cause I found out that nobody wants you
I learned the hard way that people only want to be around you when you have money.
Nobody wants you when they find out
As soon as people discover that you have no money,
That you're down and out
And that you're in a financially difficult situation,
In your pocket, there's not not one penny
You don't have a single penny in your pocket.
And as for friends, you don't have any
Your friends have abandoned you in your time of need.
Just let you get back up on your feet again
When you finally get back on your feet,
Here they all come telling you their your old long lost friend
Your old friends suddenly reappear, claiming to be your loyal companions.
And this I wanna tell you and about it I have no doubt
I want to make this clear, and I have no doubt about it.
Nobody wants you, nobody needs you
Nobody wants to be your friend or has any use for you when you have no money.
Nobody wants when you're down and out
People only want to associate with you when you have money and material wealth.
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