Make a Change
Skankin' Pickle Lyrics
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If I had the money there would be a lot of friends,
seeking always something if I gave it out in $10's.
And if I give a little more than what I really need,
I'd be a savior tell somebody 'bout the feat (?)
So why can't I give something more? I cry out to myself.
Selfish man I know I am, cannot help myself know I am now.
Wishin' I was doing something more
And I'm aware of people fighting wars
We are the ones who can make a change
We are the ones who can start and make a change.
[Verse]
So many times I think this world, it has no problems.
We always think that nothing bad, could ever happen to us.
So why can't I give something more? I cry out to myself.
Selfish man I know I am, cannot help myself know I am now.
[Repeat chorus]
The lyrics to Skankin' Pickle's song "Make A Change" reflect the internal struggle of realizing the selfishness in one's actions and wanting to do more for others. The first verse suggests that if the singer had more money, they would have more friends, but also acknowledges that simply giving money is not enough. They feel the need to do more, to be a "savior" and make a real impact on someone else's life. However, the chorus reminds the singer and the listener that there are people out there fighting wars and facing much greater problems than their own, and it is up to individuals to make a change and help others in need.
The second verse highlights the tendency for people to overlook the problems in the world and not see the suffering and struggles of others. The singer questions why they can't do more to help, acknowledging their own selfishness and the difficulty in overcoming it. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the message that individuals have the power to start making a change and working towards a better world.
Overall, the lyrics of "Make A Change" encourage listeners to reflect on their own actions and the impact they can have on others. It inspires a call to action to make a difference in the world and help those in need.
Line by Line Meaning
If I had the money there would be a lot of friends,
If I had enough money to give to people, I would have many friends.
seeking always something if I gave it out in $10's.
People will always expect more from me if I only gave them money in small amounts.
And if I give a little more than what I really need,
If I give more than my basic needs, such as generous donations, I can be seen as a saint.
I'd be a savior tell somebody 'bout the feat (?)
I will be seen as a hero and I can share and brag about my good deeds to others.
So why can't I give something more? I cry out to myself.
I ask myself why I can't give more to others and do more good in the world.
Selfish man I know I am, cannot help myself know I am now.
I acknowledge my own selfish behavior and it's difficult for me to change who I am now.
Wishin' I was doing something more
I wish I was doing something more meaningful and impactful with my life.
And I'm aware of people fighting wars
I'm conscious of the people who are fighting wars and risking their lives.
We are the ones who can make a change
We have the power to create change and make a positive impact in the world.
We are the ones who can start and make a change.
We are capable of initiating and executing positive changes in the world.
So many times I think this world, it has no problems.
Sometimes I delude myself in thinking that the world has no problems and everything is fine.
We always think that nothing bad, could ever happen to us.
It's common for us to believe that nothing bad will ever happen to us, which leads us to overlook the problems of others.
Selfish man I know I am, cannot help myself know I am now.
I again acknowledge my own selfish behavior and inability to change who I am now.
Wishin' I was doing something more
Repeating the same sentiment as earlier, wishing that I could do something more meaningful with my life.
And I'm aware of people fighting wars
Still conscious of the people who are fighting wars and risking their lives.
We are the ones who can make a change
Reiterating the idea that we have the power to create change and make a difference in the world.
We are the ones who can start and make a change.
Repeating the notion that we can take the first step to make positive changes in the world.
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