His extravagance, combined with tenderness and complimented by a whole lot of 'Funkiness', is enriched through years of recording with award-winning stars like Steve Vai, Cindy Lauper, Little Steven, Tina Turner and Billy Joel. A former member of he Pretenders, TM recorded on the platinum album "Get Close" and also produced and arranged, amongst others, the album "Tribute to Deep Purple According to New York" on which artists like Yngwie Malamsteen, members of Living Colour and Bernie Worrell (P-Funk) all participated. It was TM who contributed the compelling groove with his unmistakable style on Joe Cocker's mainstream classic "Unchain my Heart." Together with Narada Michael Walden he penned the billboard hit "I Should Have Loved Ya." (Source: http://www.tmstevens.com)
What
T.M. Stevens Lyrics
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I don’t get the thought behind
Screwing with your fellow mankind
You gotta fight for what’s right
Every single day of your life
Yeah keep your money keep your diamonds it don’t mean a thing to me
I just ask that you be real and don’t keep your thoughts concealed
You gotta fight for what’s right
People gotta come together and stand up for the right things
Everyone together just join hands and create some peace on this land
Yeah I’ve had enough fussing and fighting
For one life it’s time we get over this and settle our differences
You gotta fight for what’s right
Every single day of your life
People gotta come together and stand up for the right things
Everyone together just join hands and create some peace on this land
Well just ask your neighbor your sister or your brother what you can do to help them get through
You gotta fight for what’s right every single day of your life
You gotta fight for what’s right every
Single day of your life
You gotta fight for what’s right every
Single day of your life
The song "What" by T.M. Stevens is a call for people to fight for what is right in a world filled with sin and people only looking to win. The lyrics express the frustration and confusion behind why people would want to harm their fellow mankind and the importance of coming together and standing up for what's right. The artist emphasizes the need for realness and honesty, rather than the superficiality of material possessions like money and diamonds.
The chorus repeats the phrase "You gotta fight for what's right every single day of your life," highlighting that the fight for justice and peace is an ongoing effort. The call for unity is emphasized with the line "People gotta come together and stand up for the right things / Everyone together just join hands and create some peace on this land." The song ends with a call to action, asking listeners to ask their neighbors, sisters, and brothers what they can do to help them get through and to continue fighting for what's right every single day of their life.
Line by Line Meaning
This world is full of sin and people just looking to win
There are many people in this world who are selfish and only care about themselves.
I don’t get the thought behind Screwing with your fellow mankind
I don't understand why anyone would want to harm others.
You gotta fight for what’s right Every single day of your life
It's important to stand up for what is morally right every day.
Yeah keep your money keep your diamonds it don’t mean a thing to me
I don't care about material possessions, I value authenticity in people.
I just ask that you be real and don’t keep your thoughts concealed
I ask that people be honest and open instead of hiding their true feelings.
People gotta come together and stand up for the right things Everyone together just join hands and create some peace on this land
We need to unite and work together to promote peace and justice.
Yeah I’ve had enough fussing and fighting For one life it’s time we get over this and settle our differences
I'm tired of all the conflict and think it's time to resolve our issues.
Well just ask your neighbor your sister or your brother what you can do to help them get through
We can all make a positive impact by supporting those around us.
You gotta fight for what’s right every single day of your life
Again, it's important to stand up for what is morally right every day.
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Written by: Steven Taylor
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