Little Bit Of Sympathy
Robin Trower Lyrics
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And the world walks in between
So rise above on the wings of love
See and let yourself be seen
See and let yourself be seen
So fill your cup and drink it on up
For tomorrow never comes
But me I'll be up and gone
I'll be up and gone, gone
I'll be up and a gone
If the sea was glass and the land all gone
Would you still be a friend to me
When my time has passed, is it too much to ask
For a little bit of sympathy
Just a little bit of sympathy lord
A little bit of sympathy
A little bit of sympathy lord yeah
Little bit of sympathy
Little bit of sympathy
A little bit of sympathy
A little bit of sympathy
A little bit of sympathy
The lyrics to Robin Trower's song Little Bit of Sympathy are infused with themes of human vulnerability and the need for understanding in a world that is fraught with conflicting emotions and discord. The opening line of the song, "The light is strong and the man is weak," sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics which are a meditation on the frailty of the human condition. The second line, "And the world walks in between," suggests that it is the world that comes between the light and the man, creating a barrier that is difficult to overcome.
The lyric "So rise above on the wings of love, see and let yourself be seen" is the crux of the song. It is a call to action, a plea for people to look beyond their own pain and struggles and connect with others through love and understanding. The next verse, "So fill your cup and drink it on up, for tomorrow never comes," is a reminder that life is fleeting, and we should not waste it on petty concerns. The message is one of carpe diem - seize the day and live life to the fullest.
The final verse, "If the sea was glass and the land all gone, would you still be a friend to me, when my time has passed, is it too much to ask, for a little bit of sympathy," speaks to the human need for companionship and support in the face of our mortality. The lyric "Just a little bit of sympathy, lord, a little bit of sympathy," is a plea for others to see and acknowledge the struggles that we all face, and to offer a hand of friendship and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
The light is strong and the man is weak
The world is full of powerful forces that sometimes take over the fragile human beings.
And the world walks in between
The world is constantly moving and we are caught in between, without power to influence or stop it.
So rise above on the wings of love
Despite our weaknesses, we have love that can lift us up and make us stronger.
See and let yourself be seen
Be true to who you are and let others see the real you.
So fill your cup and drink it on up
Take advantage of life's offerings and live in the moment, for tomorrow is not guaranteed.
For tomorrow never comes
No one knows what tomorrow will bring; live in the present and don't put off what can be done today.
If you wield the rod, answer to your God
If you choose to be a stern ruler or judge, you will eventually be held accountable for your actions.
But me I'll be up and gone
I will not be the one to judge or punish, I will live my life and move on.
If the sea was glass and the land all gone
In a hypothetical world where everything has changed, would you still be there for me?
Would you still be a friend to me
Even in the toughest of circumstances, true friends and allies will stand by you.
When my time has passed, is it too much to ask
Asking for a little bit of empathy from those around when we are gone is not too much to ask.
For a little bit of sympathy
In difficult times, just a little empathy can go a long way.
Just a little bit of sympathy lord
A prayer that we can all show a little more kindness and compassion towards one another.
A little bit of sympathy
A reminder of how important it is to show empathy and understanding towards others, no matter what the circumstances.
A little bit of sympathy lord yeah
A plea to God for help and guidance to show empathy and kindness towards others.
Little bit of sympathy
A simple yet powerful reminder to always strive to show empathy and understanding towards others.
Little bit of sympathy
Continued emphasis on the importance of showing empathy and kindness towards those around us.
A little bit of sympathy
A gentle reminder that just a small amount of empathy can make a big difference in someone's life.
A little bit of sympathy
A final call for people to show empathy towards others, no matter how small the gesture.
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Written by: Robin Trower
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