His debut album "State of Mind" also contains a guest apperance on harmonica by Stevie Wonder on the track titled "Expression of Love".
Raul Midón's debut on US television was The Late Show with David Letterman on June 28, 2005.
Pick Somebody Up
Raul Midón Lyrics
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And I don't wanna take no one to school
I just wanna Pick Somebody Up
I don't wanna tell you how I live
I just wanna give what I have to give
Maybe it'll Pick Somebody Up
Smiling faces, warm embraces
Revolution is no solution
To the tragedy of men, here's my plan
Hope I can: Pick Somebody Up
Pick Somebody Up
Honey when you give your love to me
Together we can make some history
Maybe it'll Pick Somebody Up
Go along and get along and sell my soul
That'a ain't a way this pappa rolls
When a men be it'll a picks somebody up
Take a stranger, out of danger
Help someone to understand
That revolution is no solution
To the tragedy of men, here's my plan
Hope I can: Pick Somebody Up
Pick Somebody Up
Why do you do it, why do you do it
Why do you do it, why do you do it
Some people ask me: why are you're doing this thing
How come you're playing music for people
Getting up early in the morning just to catch a plane, a bus or a train
Going insane, fanning a flame, so then why-
Is it for love? Is it for self-expression?
Is it to combat depression? Is it to make people happy?
I mean, I love it
I can hear it
I can listen when somebody smiles at me
When I'm happy, when I'm sad
When I'm surly, and when I'm glad
When that sunshine turns to rain
And I just can't stand the pain
And I feel I'm going insane
Till I get back home again
When I think I can't compete
And I just can't find the beat
When I'm old, when I'm young
When my final saw this song
I shall hope we have some fun
Spreading love to everyone
So before I tip my cup
I just wanna Pick Somebody Up
Pick Somebody Up
Pick Somebody Up
Pick Somebody Up
Pick Somebody Up
Pick Somebody Up
Raul Midón's song Pick Somebody Up is about the power of love in making a positive change in the world. The song is a call to action, urging listeners to reach out to others and lift them up with love and kindness. The opening lines, "I don't wanna be nobody's fool, and I don't wanna take no one to school" suggest that the singer is not interested in preaching, but rather in simply leading by example. He doesn't want to tell people how to live their lives, but hopes to inspire them through his own actions.
The chorus, "Maybe it'll Pick Somebody Up," reinforces this idea. The singer is not promising to change the world or solve all its problems; he is simply hoping to make a positive difference in someone's life. He recognizes that small acts of kindness can have a ripple effect, and that when we lift others up, we can create a better world for everyone.
The middle section of the song talks about the futility of revolution as a solution to the world's problems. Instead, the singer suggests that the real solution lies in helping others to understand and empathize with one another. He sees hope in the possibility of connecting with strangers and lifting them up, one person at a time.
Overall, Pick Somebody Up is a powerful song about the transformative power of love and kindness. It reminds us that we all have the power to make a positive difference in the world, simply by reaching out to others and lifting them up with love and compassion.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna be nobody's fool
I don't want to be taken for a fool or deceived
And I don't wanna take no one to school
I don't want to lecture or teach anyone a lesson
I just wanna Pick Somebody Up
I just want to uplift someone and make them feel better
I don't wanna tell you how I live
I don't want to explain or justify my life choices
I just wanna give what I have to give
I just want to offer what I have to offer
Maybe it'll Pick Somebody Up
Maybe it will make someone feel good or inspired
Smiling faces, warm embraces
Genuine happiness and embrace from others
Love is walking hand in hand
Love is a cooperative effort between two people
Revolution is no solution
Violent or radical changes are not the answer
To the tragedy of men, here's my plan
To the sadness and suffering of humanity, this is my idea
Hope I can: Pick Somebody Up
I hope that I can uplift and inspire someone
Honey when you give your love to me
When you offer your love to me
Together we can make some history
Together we can accomplish something noteworthy
Go along and get along and sell my soul
Conform and compromise my values and personality
That'a ain't a way this pappa rolls
That is not how I choose to live my life
When a men be it'll a picks somebody up
When a man does something kind to inspire someone
Take a stranger, out of danger
Assist a stranger out of harm's way
Help someone to understand
Assist someone to comprehend something
Why do you do it, why do you do it
Asking why I do what I do
Some people ask me: why are you're doing this thing
Some people inquire why I pursue this endeavor
How come you're playing music for people
Why do you perform music for others
Getting up early in the morning just to catch a plane, a bus, or a train
Waking up early to travel to various locations
Going insane, fanning a flame, so then why-
Going crazy, provoking an emotion or inspiration, so why?
Is it for love? Is it for self-expression?
Is it for affection? Or to express oneself?
Is it to combat depression? Is it to make people happy?
Is it to alleviate sadness or to bring joy to others?
I mean, I love it
I really enjoy it
I can hear it
I can feel it emotionally or physically
I can listen when somebody smiles at me
I can understand someone's happiness even if they don't say it with words
When I'm happy, when I'm sad
In every emotional state
When I'm surly, and when I'm glad
In every mood and temperament
When that sunshine turns to rain
When a happy situation turns sour
And I just can't stand the pain
When I cannot endure the suffering
And I feel I'm going insane
When I feel that my mind is breaking down
Till I get back home again
Until I am in a place that is comforting and safe
When I think I can't compete
When I believe I am not good enough compared to others
And I just can't find the beat
When I am unable to progress or excel
When I'm old, when I'm young
Regardless of my age
When my final saw this song
When this is the last song I write
I shall hope we have some fun
I hope that we enjoy ourselves
Spreading love to everyone
Offering affection to everyone
So before I tip my cup
Before I die
I just wanna Pick Somebody Up
I just want to inspire or motivate someone
Pick Somebody Up
Lift someone's spirit or inspire them
Contributed by Lillian A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.