Some People
Lulu Lyrics


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I can do despair myself, I don't need anyone to tell me
Ah, you'll go to hell, some people 'round here say
It's a rite of passage, it's the right to do some (secur...?...)
(...?...) shut up, get off your excuses

Some people, some people
Some people find help in their god
Some people, some people
Some people wanna die

(...?...) c'mon, make up your mind where you're going
Pray for yourself, no one else, don't be slaved
You stand and miss who you're killing, you hypocrites don't (...?...)
Stand up for yourself you're the human (...kind...)?

Some people, some people
Some people find help in their god
Some people, some people
Some people wanna die

Some people, some people
Some people find help in their god
Some people, some people
Some people wanna die

Some people, some people
Some people find help in their god




Some people, some people
Some people wanna die, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lulu's song "Some People" speak of the various attitudes individuals hold towards despair, helplessness, and God. The singer of the song asserts that they do not need anyone to tell them how to feel despair or what to do about it. They reject the notion that they will go to Hell, a condemnation some people in their community utter to those in a state of despair or who engage in certain activities deemed sinful. The singer acknowledges that some individuals find help and solace in God while others wish to die.


The lyrics call for individuals to figure out where they are going and to pray for themselves instead of relying on others to pray for them. The song encourages individuals to stand up for themselves and assert their unique qualities as human beings, while rejecting the hypocrisy and judgmental attitudes that some people hold. The repetition of certain lines such as "Some people find help in their god" and "Some people wanna die" places emphasis on the varied ways in which individuals cope with struggles.


Overall, the lyrics of "Some People" convey a message of acknowledging the diversity of experiences, attitudes, and beliefs that individuals hold in reaction to despair and helplessness. The message also encourages individuals to assert their own agency and to reject the judgment, hypocrisy, and condemnation that they may encounter.


Line by Line Meaning

I can do despair myself, I don't need anyone to tell me
I am capable of feeling down on my own without any external help or advice.


Ah, you'll go to hell, some people 'round here say
Certain people in the vicinity believe that if you do not behave in a particular way, you will be condemned to eternal punishment.


It's a rite of passage, it's the right to do some (secur...?...)
Feeling low is an essential phase that everyone should experience, and it is okay to have security measures in place to cope with it.


(...?...) shut up, get off your excuses
Stop blaming others for your problems and take responsibility for your actions.


Some people, some people Some people find help in their god
People seek comfort and support from religious belief in times of distress and confusion.


Some people, some people Some people wanna die
Some individuals feel so overwhelmed that they contemplate ending their own lives.


(...?...) c'mon, make up your mind where you're going
Decide on your priorities and goals and stay committed to them.


Pray for yourself, no one else, don't be slaved
Take command of your own fate and avoid being enslaved to others' expectations or demands.


You stand and miss who you're killing, you hypocrites don't (...?...)
If you blindly follow harmful practices or beliefs, you might harm others while not realizing it, and do not dare to criticize it.


Stand up for yourself you're the human (...kind...)?
As a human being, assert your rights and needs firmly and confidently.


Some people, some people Some people find help in their god
In difficult times, people turn to their faith and spirituality for comfort and guidance.


Some people, some people Some people wanna die
There are individuals who feel depressed, helpless and hopeless that they would prefer to end their life.


Some people, some people Some people find help in their god
Religion could be a vital source of solace and succor to some individuals in time of grief or despair.


Some people, some people Some people wanna die, oh
For some folks, dealing with emotional turmoil is so overbearing that they contemplate suicidal action as an escape route.




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