People
Jon McLaughlin Lyrics


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People doing better, people needing more
People writing letters, people get ignored
People saving money and people saving face
People going hungry, people waste away

Needing one reason to live in a world
Where nothing is worthwhile 'til it's gone
You spend your life moving on

Well, people wearing nothing, people wearing out
And people scared of something, and people live in doubt
Now people going places and people running home
And those who know what grace is, people disowned

Needing one reason to live in a world
Where nothing is worthwhile 'til it's gone
You spend your life moving on

Give me one reason to care anymore
'Cause there has got to be a better way
A road that leads to better days

In the back of minds and corners of our eyes
It'll lie the reason we're alive
And I will love you back
I'll love you back

One reason to live in a world
Where nothing is worthwhile 'til it's gone
You spend your life moving on

Give me one reason to care anymore




'Cause there has got to be a better way
A road that leads to better days

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jon McLaughlin's song People paint a vivid picture of contrasting human experiences. The song captures the complexity of human existence by highlighting the different emotions, circumstances, and attitudes of people. The opening line, "People doing better, people needing more" contrasts the abundance and lack that exist in society. It acknowledges that while some people are thriving, others are struggling to make ends meet. The line "people writing letters, people get ignored" captures the common phenomenon where people often communicate their needs or concerns, but they are not listened to or given the attention they deserve.


The song's chorus centers on the theme of finding a reason to live in a world where nothing seems worthwhile. The lines "Needing one reason to live in a world where nothing is worthwhile 'til it's gone" and "Give me one reason to care anymore, 'cause there has got to be a better way" express the despair and hopelessness that can sometimes arise when life's challenges become overwhelming. The song suggests that there must be a better way to live, and that there must be a reason to care.


The song's final verse offers a glimmer of hope. It suggests that the reason we are alive lies in the back of our minds and corners of our eyes. The line "And I will love you back, I'll love you back" suggests that love is the key to breaking through the darkness and finding a reason to live.


Line by Line Meaning

People doing better, people needing more
There are people in the world who are improving and achieving more, while there are also people who are struggling and need help


People writing letters, people get ignored
Some people take the time to express themselves through writing, but their voices often go unheard


People saving money and people saving face
Some people prioritize saving money for their future, while others are concerned with keeping up appearances and maintaining their image


People going hungry, people waste away
While some are able to save and have plenty to eat, others struggle with hunger and poverty and waste away due to lack of resources


Needing one reason to live in a world Where nothing is worthwhile 'til it's gone You spend your life moving on
People need a reason to keep going in a world where the value of things is often only realized after they're gone


Well, people wearing nothing, people wearing out And people scared of something, and people live in doubt Now people going places and people running home And those who know what grace is, people disowned
There are people who have nothing, and people who are worn out from life's struggles. Some people live in fear and doubt, while others are on the move, going places or running home. Those who know grace or have faith are often disowned or outcast by others.


Give me one reason to care anymore 'Cause there has got to be a better way A road that leads to better days
The singer is asking for one reason to care about the world and its problems, and believes there must be a better path forward that leads to better days


In the back of minds and corners of our eyes It'll lie the reason we're alive And I will love you back I'll love you back
The reason we are alive may be hidden or not immediately apparent, but it is there in the back of our minds and corners of our eyes. The singer will love the person back who is able to help him see that reason.


One reason to live in a world Where nothing is worthwhile 'til it's gone You spend your life moving on
Having one reason to keep going in a world where things aren't always appreciated until they're gone is important


Give me one reason to care anymore 'Cause there has got to be a better way A road that leads to better days
The singer is again asking for a reason to care and believes there must be a path that leads to better days, seeking hope for the future




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN

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