Contribution
The Brandos Lyrics
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Well, I’m makin’ my contribution
That’s no lie, that’s my solution
To savin’ this world from self-destruction
I keep on makin’ my contribution
I don’t work in a factory
I don’t have to be up a dawn
I don’t have to put a suit and tie on
But I have sweat as much as any man
In any job across this land
I’ve paid my dues to do what I do
And I don’t care how it looks to you
There’s a world out there that walks the line
Between devastation and peaceful times
There are people right here who can’t find a way
To deal with the pain of livin’ each day
A song to sing and a reason to smile
A little distraction from this world a while
Are what I have to give, if you can’t see
I’ll guess I’ll leave you to your misery
Now, I don’t claim to know the meaning of life
How to feed the world or set things right
I don’t think that I can right the wrongs
Do away with injustice by singing my song
I do my job as well as I can do
And hope that I help to get someone through
And maybe bring a little happiness
To this old world, well I do my best
Well, I’m makin’ my contribution
That’s no lie, that’s my solution
To savin’ this world from self-destruction
I keep on makin’ my contribution
The Brandos's song "Contribution" is a reflection on the idea of individual contribution and responsibility towards the world. The singer takes pride in his own contribution to the world, stating that he is doing what he can to save the world from self-destruction. He argues that every individual has a responsibility to do their part in making the world a better place, and that contribution does not have to be in the form of a traditional job or career.
The lyrics also touch on the struggles of everyday people and the importance of being able to provide some relief or escape from the harsh realities of life. The singer acknowledges that he may not be able to solve the world's problems or change the course of history, but he still believes that he can make a difference in his own way.
Overall, "Contribution" is a song that celebrates the value of individual efforts towards a greater good, and encourages listeners to do what they can to make a positive impact on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I’m makin’ my contribution
I am actively doing my part to make a difference
That’s no lie, that’s my solution
This is not a false claim, it is my approach to improving the world
To savin’ this world from self-destruction
My aim is to prevent the world from destroying itself
I keep on makin’ my contribution
I am consistent in my efforts to make a positive impact
I don’t work in a factory
I do not have a typical manual labor job
In a corporate office you won’t find me
I also do not have a typical office job
I don’t have to be up a dawn
I do not have to start work early in the morning
I don’t have to put a suit and tie on
I do not have to dress formally for work
But I have sweat as much as any man
However, I have worked hard and put in a lot of effort
In any job across this land
Just because my job is not traditional does not mean I work any less
I’ve paid my dues to do what I do
I have put in the necessary hard work and effort for my job
And I don’t care how it looks to you
I am not concerned with how others view my job or contributions
There’s a world out there that walks the line
There is a fine balance in the world
Between devastation and peaceful times
Between destruction and peace
There are people right here who can’t find a way
There are people who are struggling to find direction in life
To deal with the pain of livin’ each day
To cope with the struggles of daily living
A song to sing and a reason to smile
I can offer a way to temporarily ease their burdens
A little distraction from this world a while
A brief reprieve from the hardships of life
Are what I have to give, if you can’t see
These are the small contributions I can offer, even if others do not recognize them
I’ll guess I’ll leave you to your misery
If others do not see the value in my contributions, I will not try to persuade them
Now, I don’t claim to know the meaning of life
I do not profess to have all the answers in life
How to feed the world or set things right
I do not have the solution to global problems
I don’t think that I can right the wrongs
I do not believe that I can correct all injustices
Do away with injustice by singing my song
A song alone cannot solve the world's problems
I do my job as well as I can do
I do the best I can in my own way
And hope that I help to get someone through
I hope to support and assist others in their struggles
And maybe bring a little happiness
I hope to provide some joy or positivity
To this old world, well I do my best
I strive to make the world a better place in my own small way
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