You're Worth It
Taj Jackson | www.Marvin-Vibez.in Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
What it is ain't exactly clear
There's a man with a gun over there
Telling me I had got to beware
I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Nobody's right if everybody's wrong
Young people speaking their minds
Getting so much resistance from behind
Stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
What's going down
What a field-day for the heat
A thousand people in the streets
Singing songs and they carrying signs
Mostly say, hooray for our side
It's time we stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
What's going down
Paranoia strikes deep
Into your life it will creep
It starts when you're always afraid
You step out of line, the man come and take you away
We better stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, now, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Now stop, now, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Now stop, now, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Now stop
"You're Worth It" by Taj Jackson | www.Marvin-Vibez.in, samples the legendary protest song "For What It's Worth" by Buffalo Springfield. The song was written by Stephen Stills in response to a protest that occurred on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles in November 1966. Thousands of young people had gathered to protest the enforcement of a recently-enacted curfew that required them to disperse before 10 p.m. On the first night of the protest, the police had arrested and beaten several protesters, including musician and activist Jack Weinberg. The song's opening lines allude to this incident, with the "man with the gun" representing the police, and the singer urging listeners to "beware."
The song's chorus, "Stop, hey, what's that sound / Everybody look what's going down," has become one of the most iconic and recognizable in rock history. The lyrics are a call to action, urging young people to pay attention to the changes happening around them and to stand up for their beliefs, even in the face of resistance and repression. The line "nobody's right if everybody's wrong" reflects the growing disillusionment of the 1960s, as traditional authority figures were increasingly seen as corrupt and out of touch.
Despite its age, "For What It's Worth" remains a powerful and relevant song, with its themes of resistance, protest, and social upheaval serving as a reminder that the fight for social justice and equality is ongoing. Taj Jackson's use of the song's chorus in "You're Worth It" adds an additional layer of meaning to the original lyrics, as he encourages listeners to believe in themselves and to recognize their own inherent worth.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something happening here
There's an event taking place here which has people reacting in different ways
What it is ain't exactly clear
It's uncertain what this event is precisely about
There's a man with a gun over there
A person has a weapon, and they are nearby
Telling me I had got to beware
This person is warning that there is danger or a risk present
I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound
I believe that it's time for everyone to take notice of what's happening around them
Everybody look what's going down
Everyone pay attention to what's happening
There's battle lines being drawn
People are taking sides and preparing for conflict
Nobody's right if everybody's wrong
No one is correct if everyone is mistaken
Young people speaking their minds
The youth are freely expressing their views and opinions
Getting so much resistance from behind
They are facing opposition, often from older generations
Stop, hey, what's that sound
Pause, listen, and try to understand what's causing the noise
What's going down
What is happening?
What a field-day for the heat
The law enforcement is relishing the opportunity to take action
A thousand people in the streets
Numerous individuals are outside protesting
Singing songs and they carrying signs
The demonstrators are vocalizing and communicating their message using placards and banners
Mostly say, hooray for our side
The majority of messages support their cause
Paranoia strikes deep
The feeling of being observed or threatened becomes ingrained
Into your life it will creep
It slowly and insidiously alters one's state of mind
It starts when you're always afraid
It begins when one is continually scared and anxious
You step out of line, the man come and take you away
If you deviate from what's expected, the authorities will apprehend you
We better stop, hey, what's that sound
It's advisable to halt and comprehend what is happening around us
Stop, now, what's that sound
Pause immediately and try to decipher the noise that is being made
Now stop, now, what's that sound
Right now, everyone halt and identify what's making that noise
Stop, children, what's that sound
Young ones, take a moment to listen and understand the commotion
Now stop, now, what's that sound
Halt instantly, and identify what's making that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Pay attention to what's occurring
Stop, hey, what's that sound
Pause, listen, and attempt to comprehend what is causing the noise
Now stop, now, what's that sound
Right now, everyone halt and identify what's making that noise
Stop, children, what's that sound
Young ones, take a moment to listen and understand the commotion
Everybody look what's going down
Pay attention to what's happening around you
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEPHEN STILLS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
mhy Lyn
Your voice is so relaxing.. 😍 I really really love your voice
Dennies Mulinge
Why am i 3 years late to hear your beats bro, they're perfect
Mizzy Dominguez
aww♥ brings back memories!
Dennies Mulinge
haha now thats a beat, time to dance
1FinePrince
catchy... ^_^