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Small People
Sesame Street Lyrics

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Yea children

Small people one day will get big
And those who they call minority
Are most of the people that you see
Don't you ever abuse humble man

Don't be afraid to wake up

Don't be afraid to wake up
Don't be afraid of another day
Iya get ready, oh yeah!

Walking down the street
Can't afford to rest my feet
I just can't agree, with my environment
I would like to see, what can be done
About it

Hey I'm not afraid to wake up
I'm not afraid to wak up
No I'm not araid of another day
I am ready oh yeah

Mmmh mmh mmh, woe woe woo woe
Mmmh mmmh mmh, woe woe woo woe

Living in this time
Got so much thigs on my mind
Living in this world
I can't afford to lose control
Speak up for your right
Expect it going be a fight
Better a free man than a slave
Better a real man any day

What did you say
Mi never hear what you say, little while a
Go
People get ready, oh hey

A suh wi like, a suh wi like it

Small people one day will get big
Those they call minority
Most of the people that you see
Don't you ever abuse, not one humble man

Small people must get big
Small people they must get big
Small people one day must get big
Small people oh make the world go round

Come make the world go round
Oh make the world go round
Lord, make the world go round, round

Struggle all small people put your best
shot
Give it your best shot, lick it while it hot

I'm gonna hit you with music, hit you with music
I'm gonna hit you with music, hit you with music
I'm gonna hit you with music, hit you with music
I'm gonna hit you with music, hit you with music

I'm gonna hit you with music
Welcome all small people

Overall Meaning

The song "Small People" by Sesame Street is an anthem for empowerment and equality for those who are often marginalized and considered "small," or insignificant by society. The lyrics encourage listeners to not abuse humble people and to recognize that those who are considered minorities actually make up a majority of the population. The song also promotes the idea of speaking up for one's rights, even if it means facing a fight, and not being afraid to wake up and face another day.

The first verse emphasizes the idea that small people will one day get big, indicating that even those who are currently overlooked or oppressed will eventually rise up and demand their rightful place in society. In the second verse, the singer expresses a desire to see change in their environment and suggests that speaking up and taking action is necessary to make that happen. The chorus repeats the message of small people becoming big and emphasizes that these individuals are essential in making the world go round. The song ends with a call to action for all small people to put forth their best effort and not give up in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Small people one day will get big
Even the smallest ones have potential for growth and greatness

And those who they call minority
People who are often considered a minority hold so much weight and importance, despite their lower societal status

Are most of the people that you see
In fact, the majority of the people you interact with are those in minority groups and not those in higher positions of power

Don't you ever abuse humble man
You should never take advantage of someone's modest and vulnerable position

Don't be afraid to wake up
Don't fear facing reality each day, and confronting challenges head on

Walking down the street
As I travel through life

Can't afford to rest my feet
I can't let myself get complacent or lazy

I just can't agree, with my environment
I can't find peace and acceptance with the world as it is today

I would like to see, what can be done
I aspire to make a positive change in the world

Living in this time
Existing in the current state of the world

Got so much thigs on my mind
My mind is full of so many complex thoughts and ideas

I can't afford to lose control
I can't let myself become overwhelmed and lose sight of my goals

Speak up for your right
Advocate for your basic human rights and beliefs

Expect it going be a fight
Be prepared to face opposition and resistance in the fight for justice and equality

Better a free man than a slave
It's better to live a life of independence and self-determination than to be subjugated or oppressed by others

Small people must get big
Those in lower societal positions must have the opportunity to grow and thrive

Small people oh make the world go round
Even those considered insignificant are crucial and essential to the functioning of society

Struggle all small people put your best shot
Despite the difficulties that small people may face, they should give it their all and make their mark in the world

I'm gonna hit you with music
I will share my message and inspire change through the power of music

Welcome all small people
This message is for everyone, especially those who may feel overlooked or underestimated

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, ISHTI MUSIC INC
Written by: ZIGGY MARLEY

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