Silver Spoon
Ron Pope Lyrics
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And who your father is don't matter much down here
Sometimes it's easier to fight than run away
When will you learn, I never burn? This child cannot be saved
And while you limousine, and fancy airplane ride
I'm in a factory where they tear apart my insides
And what is left of me cannot be called a man
If this is how the story ends, with the headlines cursing,
Could you persecute me still?
When they're calling off the dogs, and you're sleeping on the lawn,
Will your heart desert me?
She's got a golden crucifix,
And a pair of bloodshot eyes
Got a heart that doesn't mind
Yeah, a heart you couldn't find
I see the world in black and white
So it's easier at night
I've got a heart that doesn't mind
Yeah, a heart you'll never find
Heart you'll never find
Yeah, a heart you'll never find
(x6)
Still I try
Still I try
To find a little meaning in my life
In Ron Pope's song "Silver Spoon", the singer draws attention to the differences in privilege and experience between himself and the subject of his song, who is represented as being born into wealth and privilege, with a silver spoon around their neck. The lyrics suggest that, despite their privileges, the subject may not understand or appreciate the struggles that others face. The lines "Sometimes it's easier to fight than run away, When will you learn, I never burn?" suggest that the singer is not afraid to stand up for what he believes in, while it may be easier for the subject to use their power and wealth to evade problems rather than confront them.
As the song goes on, the singer contrasts the luxury and ease of the subject's life with his own harsh reality, working in a factory where his "insides" are "torn apart". The lyrics strongly convey a sense of injustice and inequality, with the singer lamenting that "this child cannot be saved" and ultimately questioning whether the subject will continue to ignore these harsh realities when they are no longer able to escape them.
Overall, "Silver Spoon" is a potent critique of privilege and wealth, and a plea for understanding and empathy between people of different backgrounds and experiences. The song's strong sense of social commentary and its focus on the inequalities in society make it a powerful and thought-provoking work.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got your silver spoon hangin' around your neck
You were born into wealth and privilege and wear it like a badge of honor.
And who your father is don't matter much down here
In this world, where I come from, your money and status don't hold any weight.
Sometimes it's easier to fight than run away
When you're backed into a corner, the only option left is to fight.
When will you learn, I never burn? This child cannot be saved
No matter what you do or say, you cannot break me. I am unbreakable.
And while you limousine, and fancy airplane ride
You travel in luxury while I work in a factory and struggle to make ends meet.
I'm in a factory where they tear apart my insides
My job is slowly killing me from the inside out.
And what is left of me cannot be called a man
My job has reduced me to something less than human.
When will you learn, I never burn? So here I stand again
No matter how many times you try to tear me down, I will always rise back up.
If this is how the story ends, with the headlines cursing,
If my life ends in misery and ruin, with people only speaking ill of me,
Could you persecute me still?
Will you still try to bring me down, even when I'm at my lowest point?
When they're calling off the dogs, and you're sleeping on the lawn,
When the chaos has died down and you're able to rest comfortably,
Will your heart desert me?
Will you abandon me in my time of need?
She's got a golden crucifix,
She wears a symbol of her faith prominently displayed.
And a pair of bloodshot eyes
She looks tired and worn down.
Got a heart that doesn't mind
She has a strong will and is not easily broken by hardships.
Yeah, a heart you couldn't find
She possesses a rare and admirable level of strength.
I see the world in black and white
I see the world in simple terms, with a clear distinction between right and wrong.
So it's easier at night
I'm able to sleep at night because I know my values and convictions are true.
I've got a heart that doesn't mind
I have a strong will and am able to face life's challenges without breaking.
Yeah, a heart you'll never find
My strength of character is rare and unmatched by most people.
Heart you'll never find
There are very few people who possess the same strength of character as I do.
(x6)
Still I try
Still I try
To find a little meaning in my life
Despite all the challenges and hardships I face, I still search for purpose and meaning in life.
Contributed by Jordyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
holliebeans_
I'm obsessed with this song. Your new album is absolutely delightful! I saw it on iTunes store today and I fell in love right away. :)
Thyago Sá
Muito bom, Ron.
CND Music
so original..great job!
Nadia Testa
I like the message, you are great
Doug Vann
Love this video!
I took a dozen+ screenshots of buildings in this video and did a Google Image Search, but could NOT get a hit on where this was filmed.
So I'll ask the question...
Where in the world was this filmed? It's beautiful!
hillary1622
Please come tour in the US! I love your music
Rebecca Johansson
You are the best!
Sierra McConaghy
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