In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
So go but be kind
You have luck on your side
Born into a family with food in their bellies
And a car for them to drive
People sleeping on the concrete
Still smile behind their signs
So go now be happy and be free
You have so much time
If you go chances are you'll come again
If you come chances are you'll go
So be mellow let it flow let it bend
I'll see you somewhere at the end
So go but be kind...
You have luck on your side
Born into a family with food in their bellies
And a car for them to drive
People sleeping on the concrete
Still smile behind their signs
So go now be happy and be free
You have so much time
If you go chances are you'll come again
If you come chances are you'll go
So be mellow let it flow let it bend
I'll see you somewhere at the end
So go but be kind...
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Food in the Belly Lyrics as written by Xavier Rudd
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no comment?! come on people!!!
"SO GO NOW BE HAPPY AND BE FREE YOU HAVE SO MUCH TIME"
so frigging true mateys, start enjoying life we are so lucky :|
that is all (",)
So go but be kind (Be kind, ass) you have luck on your side (You are luckier then you thingk) born into a family with food in their bellies (you dont llive in poverty) and a car for them to drive (LUXURY!) People sleeping on the concrete (poor people) still smile behind their signs (Money for beer?) so go now be happy and be free (
point is - stop being scarred, stop being sad, unsatisfied, and depressed.
you've got more than most - and the people with nearly nothing are happier than you!
so, go, be happy. you don't have to worry about what you'll eat the next day - so don't worry! and be grateful. and BE KIND to those who do.
please?!?
You've got it good, so take advantage of it.
SO GO NOW BE HAPPY AND BE FREE YOU HAVE SO MUCH TIME
great line...we should all be thankful for the lives we have and stop complaining about the small stuff.
this song makes me realise how lucky i am!
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i always thought it was "you have LOVE on your side" but anyways Praise god we have all we need! We should rejoice in that and let us help those who need it. Xaviers songs are so uplifting and powerfull
i always thought it was "you have LOVE on your side" but anyways Praise god we have all we need! We should rejoice in that and let us help those who need it. Xaviers songs are so uplifting and powerfull