Submitted edit. Listened to the lyrics very well once more and I now have even more admiration for this song. It really is marvelous!!!
I think it's about his life vision and experiences
In the beginning he raps "I'm from a street university where we learn to earn even in times of adversity (=do crime) And I would find the easy way out of a hard time (=do wrong, take the easy way). Petty crimes, some time ( =spend time in jail) but now I'm inclined to find a fresh direction (=change his life for the better) ..."
Also: "I have to admire your persistence/In sticking to a game plan that brings you pain man" and "Now who's that false idol I see you kissing? Money, success and untold wealth"
I think that is about wanting material things while all you need is love. WOW, I just typed that. That is that Beatles song, but it is true! That is what this song is about too. He says:
"all you have to do is love yourself"
And I know that is true. It all starts with loving yourself. Accepting yourself. Because what doe you want if you don't love yourself? A nice car? If you don't love the driver? A beautiful house, if you don't love the owner? No, that all is worthless, shallow superficial stuff. Love yourself and the rest will follow.
Beautiful, very deep song. And nice music too. One of my all-time favorites!
Submitted edit. Listened to the lyrics very well once more and I now have even more admiration for this song. It really is marvelous!!!
I think it's about his life vision and experiences
In the beginning he raps "I'm from a street university where we learn to earn even in times of adversity (=do crime) And I would find the easy way out of a hard time (=do wrong, take the easy way). Petty crimes, some time ( =spend time in jail) but now I'm inclined to find a fresh direction (=change his life for the better) ..."
Also: "I have to admire your persistence/In sticking to a game plan that brings you pain man" and "Now who's that false idol I see you kissing? Money, success and untold wealth" I think that is about wanting material things while all you need is love. WOW, I just typed that. That is that Beatles song, but it is true! That is what this song is about too. He says:
"all you have to do is love yourself"
And I know that is true. It all starts with loving yourself. Accepting yourself. Because what doe you want if you don't love yourself? A nice car? If you don't love the driver? A beautiful house, if you don't love the owner? No, that all is worthless, shallow superficial stuff. Love yourself and the rest will follow.
Beautiful, very deep song. And nice music too. One of my all-time favorites!