the meaning
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Just look at the comfort that you call your home,
Just kidding yourself that you're never alone.
Well maybe there's something, there's one thing you shouldn't have said
So you better beware
And you'd better get, and you'd better get light in your head,
And you'd better get, and you'd better get peace in your bed
If you wanna get, if you wanna get high
You're watchin' the movie go blistering by,
Just look at the sadness, I wish I could cry
Well maybe there's something, there's one thing that I should have said,
Well it better be said.
It's the beckoning, it's the reckoning holding your heart,
It's beginning to, it's beginning to squeeze you apart
Don't you wanna get, don't you wanna get high?

You're holding the world in the palm of your hand,
What you're tellin' your children you don't understand

If you know what the meaning is
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Oh you better beware
And you'd better get, and you'd better get light in your head,
And you'd better get, and you'd better get peace in your bed
If you wanna get, if you wanna get high.
Just look at the madness that glows in your eyes,
You're frightened your children will steal your disguise

If you know what the meaning is
If you know what the meaning is
If you know what the meaning is
If you know what the meaning is
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Overall Meaning

The Meaning by Supertramp is a song that addresses the seemingly comfortable life we have built for ourselves and the disconnection we feel despite having everything we need at the tips of our fingers. The lyrics "Just look at the comfort that you call your home, Just kidding yourself that you're never alone" highlight the facade we create for ourselves when we surround ourselves with worldly possessions while ignoring the emptiness we feel inside. The song suggests that there is something missing in our lives that we cannot seem to identify, and that this emptiness causes us to search for something to fill the void.


The song also touches on the themes of reckoning and self-awareness. The lyrics "It's the beckoning, it's the reckoning holding your heart, It's beginning to, it's beginning to squeeze you apart" imply that we will one day face the consequences of our actions, and we must take responsibility for the lives we have built. The song encourages us to seek truth and meaning in our lives, to understand the world around us and to share this knowledge with future generations.


Overall, The Meaning is a song that urges us to reflect on our actions and values, and to strive for a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. It serves as a reminder to not get too comfortable with a life driven by materialism and achievement, and to seek out true meaning and fulfillment in our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Just look at the comfort that you call your home,
You have created a safe and comfortable space for yourself, but you may not realize that it can be lonely and isolating.


Just kidding yourself that you're never alone.
You may tell yourself that you are never alone, but deep down you feel the loneliness and isolation that comes with creating a life of comfort.


Well maybe there's something, there's one thing you shouldn't have said
You have said something that you regret and it may be causing you to struggle.


So you better beware
Be careful and cautious as you move forward from this mistake.


And you'd better get, and you'd better get light in your head,
It is important to clear your mind and think positively in order to move beyond this regret.


And you'd better get, and you'd better get peace in your bed
Find inner peace and reconciliation to help you sleep peacefully at night.


If you wanna get, if you wanna get high
If you want to feel elated, it's important to work through your problems and find peace.


You're watchin' the movie go blistering by,
Life moves fast and it may feel overwhelming to keep up with everything.


Just look at the sadness, I wish I could cry
You feel deep sadness and regret, but struggle to express the emotions.


Well maybe there's something, there's one thing that I should have said,
You realize that you should have said something or done something differently, but it is now too late.


Well it better be said.
It is important to try and find a way to express yourself before it is too late.


It's the beckoning, it's the reckoning holding your heart,
Your heart is heavy with both regret and desire to move on from the past.


It's beginning to, it's beginning to squeeze you apart
The pressure of your past mistakes and your desire to move forward is causing internal conflict and struggle.


Don't you wanna get, don't you wanna get high?
Don't you want to find happiness and fulfillment by overcoming this internal struggle and moving beyond your mistakes?


You're holding the world in the palm of your hand,
You may feel in control of your life and surroundings.


What you're tellin' your children you don't understand
You may be struggling to give guidance to your children when you are grappling with your own issues and mistakes.


If you know what the meaning is
If you can find true meaning and purpose, then you can move beyond your struggles and find fulfillment.


If you know what the answer is
If you have the solution to your internal struggle, then you can find peace and move on.


If you know what the answer is
If you have the solution to your internal struggle, then you can find peace and move on.


If you know what the meaning is
If you can find true meaning and purpose, then you can move beyond your struggles and find fulfillment.


If you know what the meaning is?
Do you know what your true purpose is and how to find peace and fulfillment?


Oh you better beware
Be careful and cautious as you search for meaning and purpose.


And you'd better get, and you'd better get light in your head,
Clear your mind and think positively in order to find your true purpose and meaning.


And you'd better get, and you'd better get peace in your bed
Find inner peace and reconciliation in order to sleep peacefully and without worry.


If you wanna get, if you wanna get high.
If you want to find happiness and fulfillment, you need to work through your struggles and find your true purpose.


Just look at the madness that glows in your eyes,
Your internal struggle and desire for purpose and meaning is visible in your eyes and behavior.


You're frightened your children will steal your disguise
You fear that your children will see through the facade that you have created and realize your internal struggles.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD DAVIES, ROGER HODGSON

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Comments from YouTube:

David Gerard

Crisis What Crisis? is the Rubber Soul of Supertramp albums.....and "The Meaning" is nothing short of brilliant - one of their best songs, period.

TraderTek

True

blueroses

Agreed. My favorite.

blueroses

Roger is more philosophical and searching for answers in Crisis than the other albums.

Peter Schunk

Agreed! And I absolutely don't care what the critics think!

tom joseph

Brings back so many great memories.....love supertramp.

manu sierra

A real masterpiece this album 70’s is really good for the music so many good band and it’s not my generation i was born in 75

Peter Schunk

Marvelous song!

luis martinez gutierrez

OBRA DE ARTE.

Craig Fazekas

You'd do well to discover The Meaning.....
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