Singles: "Love Is The Only Way".
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Preacherman is also a moniker of Tim Jones, also known as T.J. Hustler.
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It Is What It Is
Preacherman Lyrics
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What it is ain't exactly clear
There's a man with a gun over there
Telling me I got to beware
I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Nobody's right if everybody's wrong
Young people speaking their minds
Getting so much resistance from behind
It's time we stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
What a field-day for the heat
A thousand people in the street
Singing songs and carrying signs
Mostly say, hooray for our side
It's s time we stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Paranoia strikes deep
Into your life it will creep
It starts when you're always afraid
You step out of line, the man come and take you away
We better stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, now, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
The Preacherman's song "It Is What It Is" opens with an air of mystery, suggesting that something is happening but it is not exactly clear what it is. The second line introduces a man with a gun telling the singer to beware. This conjures up an image of a protest or civil disobedience where armed forces are present. The refrain, "I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound, everybody look what's going down," encourages attention to the situation that has been brewing. The sense of urgency conveyed in the repetition of the phrase 'what's going down' and the line "nobody's right if everybody's wrong" suggests that the situation is serious and it's important to act.
The second verse of the poem highlights the struggle faced by the younger generation who are trying to speak their mind but facing resistance from the establishment. The line "it's time we stop, hey, what's that sound, everybody look what's going down" is repeated after each verse, implying that it is essential to act now and not to let the situation get any worse. The third verse describes the peaceful protests turning violent and the heat coming down on them. The fourth verse highlights the ominous threat of paranoia that creeps into people's lives, making them question their own safety.
Overall, the song is a call to action against injustice, oppression, and violence. It stresses the need for people to stay vigilant and work together to prevent these things from happening.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something happening here
There is a situation that is unfolding that requires our attention.
What it is ain't exactly clear
We don't have a complete understanding of the situation but we are aware that something is amiss.
There's a man with a gun over there, Telling me I got to beware
There is a person who is armed and behaving in a manner that suggests we should be cautious.
I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound, Everybody look what's going down
It's time to pause and take notice of what is happening around us.
There's battle lines being drawn, Nobody's right if everybody's wrong
People are taking sides and becoming entrenched in their positions without thought or reason.
Young people speaking their minds, Getting so much resistance from behind
The youth are expressing themselves but are facing opposition from those who are older.
It's time we stop, hey, what's that sound, Everybody look what's going down
Once again, we need to pay attention to what is happening around us and take action.
What a field-day for the heat, A thousand people in the street, Singing songs and carrying signs, Mostly say, hooray for our side
The situation has escalated and there are now large groups of people protesting for their respective causes.
Paranoia strikes deep, Into your life it will creep, It starts when you're always afraid, You step out of line, the man come and take you away
Fear can take hold and cause people to act irrationally, possibly leading to consequences imposed by those in power.
We better stop, hey, what's that sound, Everybody look what's going down, Stop, hey, what's that sound, Everybody look what's going down
The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the urgency and importance of remaining aware and taking action.
Stop, now, what's that sound, Everybody look what's going down, Stop, children, what's that sound, Everybody look what's going down
We must stop and take notice of what is happening, regardless of age or background.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEPHEN STILLS
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