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Nothing Yet
Tracy Chapman
Nothing Yet
Good times and bad
Seen them both
Hope fly out the window
Fortune walk through the door
Learned not to believe
This is as good as it gets
Because we ain't seen nothing yet
Hands untied
But the same shuffle once again
Running all the time
Ain't going nowhere
It's a new page in the same book
It's a new game with the same rules
The lights go down
Fade to black on the set
And we ain't seen nothing yet
Saddled with bonds
Broken and in disrepair
Forty acres to a forty-ounce
Don't seem fair
The sirens rise and wail
Shadowed by Liberty's torch
As the boats that brought us over
Are slowly sinking off the shore
And we ain't seen nothing yet
This life a crime
A blessing and a curse
Chosen and unwanted
Displaced and usurped
I'd run away
But there is nowhere to go
So I'll stand and fight
And hope and pray
That the best is yet to come
And we ain't seen nothing yet
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Translated byAllen Morningstar
About this Song
Tracy Chapman's song 'Nothing Yet' reflects on themes of resilience, hope, and the anticipation of better times ahead. Chapman conveys a message of endurance through tough times, emphasizing the enduring belief that the best is yet to come. The key themes include perseverance, optimism, and the importance of maintaining faith in the future. Poignant moments in the song include reflective lyrics that explore personal struggles and the unwavering hope for a brighter future.
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