What It's Like Lyrics - Everlast
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We've all seen the man at the liquor store beggin' for your change.
The hair on his face is dirty, dreadlocked and full of mange.
He asked the man for what he could spare with shame in his eyes.
Get a job you fuckin' slob is all he replied.
God forbid you ever had to walk a mile in his shoes.
'Cause then you really might know what it's like to sing the blues.
Then you really might know what it's like. [X4]
Mary got pregnant from a kid named Tom, said he was in love.
He said d’ worry about a thing baby doll I'm the man you've been dreamin' of.
But three months later he said he won't date her or return her call.
And she swear god damn if I find that man I'm cuttin' off his balls.
Then she heads for the clinic and she gets some static walkin' through the door.
They call her a killer, and they call her a sinner, and they call her a whore.
God forbid you ever had to walk a mile in her shoes.
'Cause then you really might know what it's like to have to choose.
Then you really might know what it's like. [X4]
I've seen a rich man beg, I've seen a good man sin, I've seen a tough man cry.
I've seen a loser win, and a sad man grin. I heard an honest man lie.
I've seen the good side of bad, and the down side of up, and everything between.
I licked the silver spoon, drank from the golden cup, n’ smoked the finest green.
I stroked the baddest dimes at least a couple of times before I broke they heart.
You know where it ends. Yo, it usually depends on where ya start.
I knew this kid named Max; He used to get fat stacks out on the corner with drugs.
He liked to hang out late at night, liked to get shit faced, and keep pace with thugs.
Until late one night there was a big gun fight Max lost his head.
He pulled out his chrome .45, talked some shit and wound up dead.
Now his wife and his kids are caught in the midst of all of his pain.
You know it crumbles that way, at least that's what they say when you play the game.
God forbid you ever had to wake up to hear the news.
'Cause then you really might know what it's like to have to lose.
Then you really might know what it's like. [x3]
To have to lose.
The hair on his face is dirty, dreadlocked and full of mange.
He asked the man for what he could spare with shame in his eyes.
Get a job you fuckin' slob is all he replied.
God forbid you ever had to walk a mile in his shoes.
'Cause then you really might know what it's like to sing the blues.
Then you really might know what it's like. [X4]
Mary got pregnant from a kid named Tom, said he was in love.
He said d’ worry about a thing baby doll I'm the man you've been dreamin' of.
But three months later he said he won't date her or return her call.
And she swear god damn if I find that man I'm cuttin' off his balls.
Then she heads for the clinic and she gets some static walkin' through the door.
They call her a killer, and they call her a sinner, and they call her a whore.
God forbid you ever had to walk a mile in her shoes.
'Cause then you really might know what it's like to have to choose.
Then you really might know what it's like. [X4]
I've seen a rich man beg, I've seen a good man sin, I've seen a tough man cry.
I've seen a loser win, and a sad man grin. I heard an honest man lie.
I've seen the good side of bad, and the down side of up, and everything between.
I licked the silver spoon, drank from the golden cup, n’ smoked the finest green.
I stroked the baddest dimes at least a couple of times before I broke they heart.
You know where it ends. Yo, it usually depends on where ya start.
I knew this kid named Max; He used to get fat stacks out on the corner with drugs.
He liked to hang out late at night, liked to get shit faced, and keep pace with thugs.
Until late one night there was a big gun fight Max lost his head.
He pulled out his chrome .45, talked some shit and wound up dead.
Now his wife and his kids are caught in the midst of all of his pain.
You know it crumbles that way, at least that's what they say when you play the game.
God forbid you ever had to wake up to hear the news.
'Cause then you really might know what it's like to have to lose.
Then you really might know what it's like. [x3]
To have to lose.
Writer: SCHRODY, ERIK
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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Hypocritical? | Reviewer: Anonymous | 4/15/13
Not all Christians are the same, and from what I read in the comments, none of them are trying to make you change your mind about what you believe. Calling them hypocritical is messed up. Liberal bastards trying to make others like themselves. Just because someone has a different view. Pathetic.
word | Reviewer: Anonymous | 3/31/13
youre all stupid....its about how fucking stupid people are today. yeah maybe we dont know what its like to be in others shoes but thats because some are smart enough not to be there in the first place. we all fuck up but people choose to do the obvious and do drugs and get knocked up and shit when you know before u even do it...its stupid and ur fucking up youre life so yes we all fuck up but theres making mistakes in life...then theres pure stupidity...think about it....do you WANT to know whats its like....chances are you dont....so why even put yourself in that position??? bunch of cry babies if u ask me
# | Reviewer: Anonymous | 11/15/12
Catholicism and Christianity are one in the same dumb-shit. Hypocrisy is not limited to one religion or the other. Next time, hold your tongue so you do make such a judgmental intolerant statement, Bible-thumper.
Simple meaning | Reviewer: MegaA | 3/3/12
The meaning is simple - ita all about not being judgemental because you could of been one of those people who your judging. It does have some Christianity to it but theres nothin wrong with that. The whole message of not judging is one Christ was big on, God forbid, drinking from the golden cup etc etc.
I cant work out why all these tough boys go all crazy when something about Christianity is mentioned - its as if they are saying look at me i'm macho and should put down their Christian ideas - but anyways maybe I don't know what its like to be them.
Hey Jay | Reviewer: Anonymous | 12/30/11
Some pretty intollerant/dogmatic bullshit your spewing yourself.
Ill bet you learned that little ditty about the garage from your intollerant daddy right before he poked your ass!
whatever you want | Reviewer: brandon | 11/10/11
music is all about perception and interpretation. if you think this song is about your brother, or mother, or your shitty life then thats what it's about. there is no right or wrong with music. it's self expression by the artist and your mind is free to think of music in anyway you want. KILLER SONG. I've listened to it so many times on repeat.
sadness | Reviewer: Anonymous | 11/4/11
This is a song that anyone can wake up to and say to themselves,"I can do better than this." I really like this song because as a different perspective in our lifes, we can see really how bad the world can be, yet we don't even know the half of it.It's a very motivational song. Who wouldn't enjoy a few verses from a different point of view
great message | Reviewer: Anonymous | 10/28/11
I'm a Christian. I wish i could perform this song during the music service to every church i've been to. The piety in most Christians almost makes me ashamed to call myself at times, but then i'm reminded by the Holy Spirit that when i'm calling myself a Christian i'm not identifying myself with a bunch of hyprites that go to a church house, but i'm identifying myself with Christ. When Jesus was on this earth, he hanged out with all the publicians and sinners, forgiving, healing and loving on them. The only thing he did with the religious leaders at the time was rip them to shreads with his preaching for being such pias morons and having the audacity to do it in His name. This song's message of compassion in my opinion shows the mind of Christ. Most Christians would see this most of them would be so focused on the fact that this song has cuss words that they wouldn't be able to pay attention to the message of the song.
Wow..... | Reviewer: Forrest | 10/20/11
For a song about tolerance of others...there sure is a LOT of intolerance in the comments.... Great song though, helps me keep things in perspective about how it is more important to help others than yourself
love it | Reviewer: Anonymous | 7/28/11
To hypocrosy.....typical Christian, you think going to church will save you....and by the way, I am Catholic....I find all Christians hypocrites....try walking a mile in someone elses shoes before you talk.... Love the song, so true!!!
think | Reviewer: Anonymous | 1/31/11
I think that this song is about everyday problems that people go through. And that instead of calling them a whore, slob, what ever it might be, they're telling you to step in other people's shoes And see what you would have done in that situation. Most people don't go homeless on purpose. Girls that are underage don't purposely go around getting pregnant. And the boys who get them pregnant don't always want the child.... shit happens and people need to understand that. Its life. As soon as you learn that you'll stop judging people and think for once instead of running your mouth on things you know nothing about.
Sorrow and Understanding in Today's Society | Reviewer: Sarah | 2/4/11
This song means a lot to me, it's the definition of my young life.
I was a good kid who fell into a bad crowd. All kinds of drugs and parties. I got the shit kicked out of me by huge drunk chicks while panhandling outside of a liquor store. The fattest kid I knew in elementary school started doing coke, and weighed 90 pounds by high school. I've stolen pregnancy tests for girls who had been raped. My best friend's father is in prison forever, and her mother passed away at 32, hopelessly addicted to Percocet. A former friend of mine killed a 17 year old boy at a party and is serving a life sentence.
I could have been any of them. I have no kids, I work full time, I'm not addicted to drugs, I've never been raped, I've never hurt anyone. I saw the misery with my own two eyes, and I vowed to myself I would never let that misery into my life.
The point of this song has nothing to do with religion or politics. The point was to change our perspective, to show us what a bad day really is. It was written to show us the forgotten sorrow we experience as individuals and as a society.
Most importantly, this song teaches compassion and good will within mankind. You don't know the whole story, so you don't have a right to judge. Please think about that the next time a homeless person asks for change, or a co-worker lets you down, or when someone posts a comment with opinions that don't match yours.
hypocrosy | Reviewer: jay | 1/4/11
Typical christian "I have no view on abortion" then goes on to say pregnancy should be continued for adoption purposes. Going to church no more makes you a christian as standing in a garage makes me a fucking car!!! Its a great song yes, look att things openmindedly yes, gather your own beliefs about life but keep your dogmatic views to yourself if you cannot come up with something on your own!!!!
chill. | Reviewer: anonymous. | 12/6/10
ahah ya'll are pathetic. just take the song for the meaning its supposed to portray, dont take shit you have for granted. and look and the world through different point of views, not just your own. open your eyes.
Awesome | Reviewer: Anonymous | 10/8/10
This is an awesome song! Everytime I hear this song, it reminds me to look at the world from a different point of view. To understand how another feels is most important to this life we live now. Christians should understand this more than anyone. I for one am a Christian, and, to be honest, I have no viewpoint on abortion. It's up to the person, not us. Debate all you want to, it will not change a person's mind. Of course the moral implications are high, I believe that they should continue the pregnancy through, and then give the child up for adoption. Of course, with the rise in population and homeless people, this may be a problem, but still. Anyways, this song is fantastic. Nearly perfect in execution. I wish I could hear a new version of this, with newer lyrics.
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