Some People
Ringo Starr Lyrics


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When it starts to go wrong
And I feel like it can't go back
It's just a bump in the road
It's just a penny that's on the track

Some people can't move on
And some can't let it go
But I can...and you can
So we don't have to worry 'bout that

Sometimes it seems
Like we'll never be whole again
Like an oak in the wind
We bend a little bit now and then

Some people won't reach out
Some people won't reach in
But I will...and you will
So we don't have to worry 'bout that

Hold on tight
Try with all your might
It might get a little rough sometimes
Like a ship on a stormy night

But it's all gonna be all right
At the end of the day
Love is the only word

And there's nothing to say
It's the best one we've ever heard
Some people don't forget
The troubles that come their way

But I do... and you do
So we don't have to worry 'bout that





I do... and you do
So we don't have to worry 'bout that

Overall Meaning

The song "Some People" by Ringo Starr speaks about resilience and the ability to move on from tough times in life. The opening lines of the song portray the feeling of hopelessness and stuckness when things start going wrong. The metaphor of a penny on the track perfectly captures the idea that sometimes, it takes just a small obstacle to derail life. However, the lyrics' tone changes into hopefulness as Ringo and his partner recognize that they can move on and don't have to worry about the tough times.


The song then highlights the importance of being able to move on from the past fully. Ringo Starr talks about how some people can't let go of their past, but he and his partner can, freeing them from always worrying about it. The oak in the wind is another beautiful metaphor used to describe life's relentlessness, where we all bend a little bit now and then. It doesn't mean we're giving up, but instead, it shows that we have to be pliable, and when we bend, it means we're not breaking.


The last stanza of the song emphasizes the importance of love and how it is the best word we've ever heard. It points out that some people can't forget the troubled times they've faced, but Ringo Starr and his partner can, which means they don't have to worry. The song's message is an inspiring one, promoting resilience and hopeful optimism.


Line by Line Meaning

When it starts to go wrong
When things start to go awry


And I feel like it can't go back
And it seems like there's no going back


It's just a bump in the road
It's just a minor setback


It's just a penny that's on the track
It's just a small obstacle to overcome


Some people can't move on
Some people find it hard to move forward


And some can't let it go
And some people struggle to let go


But I can...and you can
But we are able to move on and let go


So we don't have to worry 'bout that
So we don't need to be concerned about it


Sometimes it seems
Occasionally it appears


Like we'll never be whole again
As though we will never be complete again


Like an oak in the wind
Like a tree swaying in the breeze


We bend a little bit now and then
We sometimes need to be flexible


Some people won't reach out
Some people won't ask for help


Some people won't reach in
Some people won't listen to advice


But I will...and you will
But we will ask for help and listen to advice


Hold on tight
Hang on tight


Try with all your might
Give it your all


It might get a little rough sometimes
Things may become difficult at times


Like a ship on a stormy night
Like a boat in a stormy sea


But it's all gonna be all right
But everything will be fine


At the end of the day
Ultimately


Love is the only word
Love is the only thing that matters


And there's nothing to say
There's nothing left to add


It's the best one we've ever heard
It's the most important thing we've ever heard


Some people don't forget
Some people hold on to past troubles


The troubles that come their way
Difficulties that they encounter


But I do... and you do
But we are able to forget and move on


So we don't have to worry 'bout that
So we don't need to be concerned about it




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