In Our Small Way
Michael Jackson Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

[Chorus]
Maybe you and I can't do great things
We may not change the world in one day
But we still can change some things today
In our small way

Empty words are not enough
Where there's hurt we'll be a crush
When there's thirst we'll fill each other's cup
Because we care we love enough to share

[Chorus]

In despair we'll be the hope
And the prayer that frees the soul
We'll be there to share each lonely road
Because we love, I know
We care enough

[Chorus]

Just a little time is all it takes
What a difference just a smile can make, you'll see
Love is all we need





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of this song by Michael Jackson suggest that it is not essential to do great things to change the world. It is in the small and simple things that we can make a difference. The words of the chorus provide the main theme of the song, which reminds us that it is okay not to do something significant every day, but even small acts of kindness can make a difference. There may be people around us who need care and support, and we can help them by offering our hand despite being insignificant.


The next verse of the song gives specific examples of how we can make a difference in someone's life. We can comfort someone when they are hurting, quench someone's thirst, and share with someone. The song emphasizes the importance of caring and sharing as these simple actions can go a long way in changing the world. In the second verse, the song also mentions being a source of hope for someone in despair and offering companionship on lonely roads.


The chorus is then repeated, and the song concludes by stating that it only takes a little time to make a difference in someone's life. A simple smile, a friendly gesture or a word of encouragement can have a profound effect on someone's day, and that is what the song intends to convey.


Line by Line Meaning

Maybe you and I can't do great things
Although we may not be capable of accomplishing grand deeds,


We may not change the world in one day
Over the course of a single day, we might not be able to transform society,


But we still can change some things today
However, we can still alter several aspects of the world around us at present,


In our small way
As long as we contribute in our individual, modest manners.


Empty words are not enough
Simply mouthing empty rhetoric is insufficient,


Where there's hurt we'll be a crush
Where people have been wounded, we will be present to comfort them,


When there's thirst we'll fill each other's cup
If someone requires hydration, we will assist them by offering them water to drink,


Because we care we love enough to share
We will sympathize with others because we genuinely care, and we will distribute our resources among them in the same manner that we love them.


In despair we'll be the hope
When individuals are dejected or hopeless, we will provide them hope and inspiration,


And the prayer that frees the soul
We will plead for their souls to be liberated from whatever is holding them captive,


We'll be there to share each lonely road
We will accompany others on their solitary trips,


Because we love, I know
Because of our profound affection for others, I am certain that the foregoing is correct,


We care enough
Our level of concern is sufficient to inspire us to act.


Just a little time is all it takes
We just require a small quantity of time to make a considerable impact,


What a difference just a smile can make, you'll see
The power of a simple smile to change people's emotional state is phenomenal; you will realize this if you try,


Love is all we need
All we want is love, which we must share with others for the betterment of our world.


[Chorus]
The chorus affirms that, despite its simplicity, it is feasible for every individual to alter the world for the better in their own way.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BEATRICE VERDI, CHRISTINE PERREN, CHRISTINE YARIAN

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

dance moms pups


on Black or White

https://youtu.be/F2AitTPI5U0?t=49

dance moms pups


on Black or White

macaully was adorable in this video

jazmin viente


on Baby Be Mine

dumbo fan

Brittany Smith


on Billie Jean

I love this song

Monica Barcelos Ramos


on Beat It

hhfbkakshfbdhbdfjgkshdgkaskgdbagkshgkabgbglkwhrghsgfgrakehfjbagflgaehkgbrahegbhgbaehgbggbwg

More Versions