Resolution
Rain On the Parade Lyrics
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Everybody has got to help.
It can't be tomorrow.
It's gotta be today.
It's a new year...
Let's get things done for a change!
Push myself to make the change.
My resolution starts this day
The lyrics of Rain On the Parade's song 'Resolution' are motivational and call for action. The opening lines "Things won't get better by themselves. Everybody has got to help," suggest that change requires active participation and effort from everyone. The lines "It can't be tomorrow. It's gotta be today" further emphasize the need for immediate action, indicating that one should not procrastinate and wait for a better time to make a change.
The song's title 'Resolution' implies that the lyrics are about setting New Year's resolutions but also seems to have a broader message, suggesting that every day is an opportunity to make positive changes. The lines "Push myself to make the change. My resolution starts this day" suggests that the change needs to come from within and that it requires effort and motivation to bring it about. The song's chorus, "It's a new year... Let's get things done for a change!" is a call to arms to make the most of new beginnings and strive to achieve one's goals.
Overall, the lyrics of 'Resolution' encourage individuals to take responsibility for their lives and take action towards achieving their goals. It emphasizes the power of the individual to make a positive impact and bring about change in their lives and the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Things won't get better by themselves.
Sitting around and waiting for things to improve won't do any good.
Everybody has got to help.
We all must contribute in making changes for the betterment of all.
It can't be tomorrow.
Procrastination won't help, we need to take action now for real change.
It's gotta be today.
The change that's needed can't wait, it should start today.
It's a new year...
The new year presents the opportunity for a fresh start
Let's get things done for a change!
We need to stop being complacent and take action towards making changes that matter.
Push myself to make the change.
We need to challenge ourselves to overcome our barriers and take action towards making things better.
My resolution starts this day
We need to make a conscious decision to take action, and begin the work towards making change happen.
Contributed by Noah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.