There Are More Questions Than Answers
Johnny Nash Lyrics


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There are more questions than answers
Pictures in my mind that will not show
There are more questions than answers
And the more I find out the less I know
Yeah, the more I find out the less I know

I've asked the question time and time again
Why is there so little of a moment
Oh, what is life, how do we live
What should we take and how much should we give

There are more questions than answers
Pictures in my mind that will not show
There are more questions than answers
And the more I find out the less I know
Yeah, the more I find out the less I know

Oh, yeah

Oh, what is life, how do we live
What should we take and how much should we give

There are more questions than answers
Pictures in my mind that will not show
There are more questions than answers
And the more I find out the less I know
Yeah, the more I find out the less I know

The less I know




So little, so
The less I know

Overall Meaning

Johnny Nash's song "There Are More Questions than Answers" is all about the realization that the more we learn and discover about life, the more we realize that we really don't know anything at all. The song paints a picture of someone who is constantly struggling to understand the world around them but finds that the more they try to make sense of things, the more confused they become. The opening line of the song "There are more questions than answers" sets the tone and the theme of the song, touching on the idea that life is full of uncertainties and often lacks clear explanations.


The line "Pictures in my mind that will not show" suggests that the answers we seek are not so easily revealed, and that despite our best efforts, there will always be a level of ambiguity and mystery surrounding the world we live in. The repetition of the line "And the more I find out the less I know" reinforces this message, driving home the idea that the more we know, the more we realize how little we understand.


In the chorus, Johnny Nash asks questions that resonate with us all, such as "What is life, how do we live? What should we take and how much should we give?" These are universal questions that people have been asking themselves for centuries, and are questions that don't have very straightforward answers. The song "There are More Questions than Answers" reminds us to embrace the mystery inherent in life and the world around us, and to recognize that perhaps seeking answers is not always the ultimate goal.


Line by Line Meaning

There are more questions than answers
I am filled with doubts and uncertainties on a regular basis, and there seem to be more of them than there are definitive answers.


Pictures in my mind that will not show
I have vague thoughts and ideas that I cannot fully comprehend or reveal, no matter how much I try.


And the more I find out the less I know
The more I learn and discover, the more I realize how little I truly know and understand about the world.


I've asked the question time and time again
I have repeatedly inquired about the same things, hoping to gain some clarity or direction in my life.


Why is there so little of a moment
I wonder why life seems to pass by so quickly, leaving me with such a limited amount of time to do all that I want to do.


Oh, what is life, how do we live
I ponder what it means to exist and how I should go about my daily life in order to make the most of it.


What should we take and how much should we give
I contemplate what I should prioritize in my life and how much of my time, energy, and resources I should devote to it.


So little, so
Despite all of my questioning and searching, I feel that I have only scratched the surface of what there is to know.




Writer(s): Johnny Nash

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@djangiebaby

sad day today to hear johnny nash has died .. his music will live on .. one fantastic artist johnny was he gave us so many beautiful songs R.I.P Johnny Nash x

@michaelgladwin4815

Another one of the greats gone, sad day RIP Johnny Nash.

@mickdaly5420

True legends live on when we listen to their music RIP to the legend Jonny Nash

@Rebone

Sad....

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@themassofmen

This is the song that, aged 15, inspired me to ask the deepest questions of life. Fly high Johnny, sing with the angels, for we can see clearly now, that the answers to our questions lie in accepting that some questions cannot be answered.

@stephennash651

A lovely thing to say.

@fornlike

The last of the questions he asks in the refrain of this so beautiful song ("How much should we give") is far more important than all the equations or paradoxes of the entire science. The simple fact he asked himself this question is a proof that he had a peculiarly interesting soul. It's another reason for me to be proud of my eternal love for him. I'll always miss Johnny Nash but thank to God, I have many of his songs.

@mennis316

R.i.p. the late great jonnie nash.. still got the albums on vinyl. Great memories that will live forever. One of the unsung reggae godfathers that broke so many boundaries.

@didymusIsrael

"This is pure Reggae" God bless Johnny 🙌 🙏 ❤

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