Sympathy
Rare Bird Lyrics


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And when you climb
Into your bed tonight
And when you lock,
Of the door
Just think of those
Out in the cold and dark
'cause there's not enough love to go round
[Chorus]
And sympathy
Is what we need my friend
And sympathy
Is what we need
And sympathy
Is what we need my friend
'cause there's not enough love to go round

Now half the world
Hits the other half
And half the world
Has all the food
And half the world

'cause there's not enough love to go round





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In Rare Bird's song "Sympathy", the lyrics paint a bleak picture of society where there isn't enough love to go around. The song begins with an emotional plea to the listener to remember those who are less fortunate than them. The lines "And when you climb/Into your bed tonight/And when you lock/Of the door/Just think of those/Out in the cold and dark" urge the listener to be empathetic and considerate towards the ones who are deprived of love and basic necessities. The song highlights the fact that there are people who are suffering and struggling to survive, and it is the responsibility of those who have enough to share their love and resources with them.


The chorus repeats the words "And sympathy/Is what we need my friend" to drive home the message that the world and its people need more love and compassion towards each other. The second verse highlights the inequality in the world where half of it has all the food, while the other half goes hungry. The plea for sympathy is repeated, indicating that the solution to the world's problems lies in people's ability to empathize and show compassion towards one another.


The lyrics of "Sympathy" are a powerful reflection on the state of society and the need for more love, kindness, and empathy. It is a call to action for people to open their hearts and show more sympathy towards their fellow beings, especially those who are in dire need.


Line by Line Meaning

And when you climb
As you go to bed


Into your bed tonight
Tonight, as you go to sleep


And when you lock, of the door
When you secure your door


Just think of those out in the cold and dark
Consider those who do not have a roof over their heads


'cause there's not enough love to go round
Because there is a shortage of kindness and compassion


And sympathy is what we need my friend
We require empathy


And sympathy is what we need
We need understanding


And sympathy is what we need my friend
My friend, what we require is compassion


'cause there's not enough love to go round
There is inadequate warmth and tenderness


Now half the world hits the other half
Half of the world oppresses the other half


And half the world has all the food
Only half of the world has access to food


'cause there's not enough love to go round
The scarcity of affection leads to such disparities.


And sympathy is what we need my friend
We require empathy


And sympathy is what we need
We need understanding


And sympathy is what we need my friend
My friend, what we require is compassion


'cause there's not enough love to go round
There is inadequate warmth and tenderness




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dave Kaffinetti, Mark Ashton, Stephen Gould, Graham Stansfield

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@rezaalipour821

And when you climb
Into your bed tonight
And when you lock,
Of the door
Just think of those
Out in the cold and dark
'cause there's not enough love to go round
And sympathy
Is what we need my friend
And sympathy
Is what we need
And sympathy
Is what we need my friend
'cause there's not enough love to go round
Now half the world
Hits the other half
And half the world
Has all the food
And half the world
'cause there's not enough love to go round
And sympathy
Is what we need my friend
And sympathy
Is what we need
And sympathy
Is what we need my friend
'cause there's not enough love to go round



@mamzelya6054

самопальный стройотрядовский перевод звучал примерно так:
Симпатия в нежном пожатье рук,
Симпатия красит лицо...
Симпатию ты пожелай мне, друг -
ведь в ней нет ничего... [предосудительного]
но и - ВСЁЁЁЁ!....

Представьте вдруг, что одиноко вам,
представьте вдруг: шелест ресниц (?!- из пластмассы штоле ресницы наклеенные? - но тогда это было несущественно!)
Представьте вдруг, что вот Она пришла....

а дальше - забыла ;-(



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@Yuriy-cz9rc

Привет ВСЕМ с тех прекрасных времен! Джинсовые клеша, диски и длинные волосы!

@SmardioasaPrincipala-cu9mu

LEGENDS!❤❤❤❤

@user-jk8bq6bt8l

Удивительно - не слышала эту вещь лет 50 с лишним, но узнала с первого аккорда и даже слова сразу всплыли в памяти... Вот какая сила❗🎸🎶💓

@genadijskuzmins4528

Такая же история. Но среди моих записей, их документацию вёл- лишь только Birds в одном из сборников. Помог мне случай в этом году, когда мелодия эта опять в мозгу всплыла. Спасибо Алина, что я не один. Мой стаж по этой теме с 66-го года(7 класс) и по сейчас.

@domenicociliberti5044

Ricordi di gioventù

@user-jj8dh9yr5c

Присоедмняюсь!

@ilqarkarimli7943

Да все переворачивает воспоминания

@Schwertmaid

I was 10 years old when they recorded this masterpiece, it had an effect then and still does today - Мне было 10 лет, когда они записали этот шедевр, он оказал влияние тогда и продолжает оказывать сегодня.

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@user-sk2ox8cd2j

Впервые услышал эту песню в 15 лет, а сейчас мне почти 64, так и прошла моя жизнь под эту мелодию. Спасибо за этот шедевр, он на века.

@swhip897

❤❤❤

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