People
The Nutty Boys Lyrics


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People, it's been a long time coming
Many years spent hop skipping and a-jumping
We cracked the golden egg and cooked our goose
There's no excuse, accept my truce
There's a tremor in the air of all hell breaking loose
And people, you like it or not, you'll go unheard
Like the unknown soldier who didn't say a word
Rounded up like the blood beaten rest of the herd
At the crossroads of life in itself seems absurd
But I'll hopscotch, cartwheel across, pointing the finger of fate
Oh, I'm in the mood to create
People people
People, it's been a short term marriage
The overnight revolution caused so much damage
Try to understand me as I'm not here too long
And do carry on do carry on do carry on do carry on
Oh oh




People people
People people

Overall Meaning

The Nutty Boys's song "People" is a commentary on the state of society and the struggles that come with it. The first verse talks about the journey that people have been on, suggesting that it has been a long and difficult one, filled with obstacles and challenges. The second line, "Many years spent hop skipping and a-jumping," is a metaphor for the ups and downs of life, and how people have had to keep moving forward despite the obstacles. The singer then reflects on their success, saying that they have "cracked the golden egg," but also acknowledging that they have made mistakes and "cooked our goose."


In the second verse, the tone changes, and the singer reflects on the challenges that still exist. There is a feeling of unrest in the air, indicating that something is about to change, but it is uncertain what. The singer acknowledges that many people will not be heard or recognized, and compares them to the unknown soldier who "didn't say a word." They also suggest that people are being mistreated and forced into a herd mentality, which makes life seem "absurd."


The chorus of the song is a call to action, encouraging people to keep moving forward despite the challenges they face. The repetition of the phrase "do carry on" is a reminder to persevere, even when things are difficult. The final line, "Oh oh," is a hopeful note, suggesting that there is still something worth working for.


Line by Line Meaning

People, it's been a long time coming
We've been waiting for a change for a while


Many years spent hop skipping and a-jumping
We tried different things, but nothing worked


We cracked the golden egg and cooked our goose
We messed up our one chance of success


There's no excuse, accept my truce
I'm sorry and I want to make amends


There's a tremor in the air of all hell breaking loose
Things are about to get crazy


And people, you like it or not, you'll go unheard
Your voice won't be heard even if you don't like it


Like the unknown soldier who didn't say a word
You'll be forgotten and silenced


Rounded up like the blood beaten rest of the herd
You'll be treated like everyone else


At the crossroads of life in itself seems absurd
Life is confusing and unpredictable


But I'll hopscotch, cartwheel across, pointing the finger of fate
I'll take risks and embrace destiny


Oh, I'm in the mood to create
I want to make something new


People people
Addressing everyone collectively


People, it's been a short term marriage
Our attempts at change didn't work out


The overnight revolution caused so much damage
Quick, drastic changes had negative consequences


Try to understand me as I'm not here too long
I won't be around forever, so hear me out


And do carry on do carry on do carry on do carry on
Keep going despite the challenges


Oh oh
Vocalization to express emotion


People people
Addressing everyone collectively




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Written by: PAUL SCOTT, SCOTT THOMPSON

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