Bowersox, Crystal - For What It's Worth Lyrics






There's something happening here
What it is, ain't exactly clear
There's a man with a gun over there
Telling me I got to beware

I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound?
Everybody look what's going down

There's battle lines being drawn
Nobody's right if everybody's wrong
Young people should speaking their minds
Getting so much resistance from behind

We gotta stop, children, what's that sound?
Everybody look what's going down, yeah
What's going down, down, down, down

What a field day for the heat
A thousand people in the street
Singing songs and carrying signs
Mostly say, hooray for our side

I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound?
Everybody look what's going down, yeah

Paranoia strikes deep
Into your life it will surely creep
Well, it starts when you're always afraid
You step out of line, the man come and take you away

We gotta stop, children, what's that sound?
Everybody look what's going down
Now stop, children, what's that sound?
Everybody look what's going down

Now stop, children, what's that sound?
Everybody look what's going down
Now stop, hey, what's that sound?
Everybody look what's going down, yeah
What's going down, down, down, down
What's going down
I think it's time we stopped

There's something happening here
What it is, ain't exactly clear
There's a man with a gun over there





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  1. J.... B....

    I think Crystal needs a good agent.

  2. D.... T....

    Voice... is so beautiful. Holy shit =)

  3. W.... G....

    She nailed it!

  4. P.... M....

    Crystal I love your music. Life isn't always easy. When I need a little inspiration I watch videos like yours. I hope you realize the impact you have on people. Keep it up. The world needs to hear your voice.

    P.... M....

    crystal you are a brilliant musician touching lives and Souls of all ages

  5. K.... ....

    She's a great vocalist, the bass player is brilliant, but I don't think the interpretation fits the mood of the song.

  6. D.... T....

    good song

  7. B.... C....

    Crystal's performance here detracts nothing at all from the original recorded by Buffalo Springfield on 5 December 1966, which still stands on its own merits. She simply drags this great old song out of bed, pours a quart of espresso down its throat, puts it in new running shoes, stands it on its feet, and kicks its ass down the road.

    B.... C....

    Well stated!! I am seeing too many negative comments about how she does the song. She's a brilliant artist and a wonderful soul!

    B.... C....

    What an accurate description of this version. Kudos to you.

  8. T.... F....

    I grew up with this song. I like it, and I like Crystal, HOWEVER, this is NOT a "soul" song, nor is it a country song, or a "funk" song. This iconic song deserved a better interpretation than this. I'm sure I'll get a lot of "hate" responses, but that's my opinion.

    T.... F....

    "Better"? This is different sure but still enjoyable. Great bass playing and singing.

  9. B.... K....

    Great bass player

  10. m.... ....

    I have loved this song and steven stils for decades. I would by the cd just for this song. I'd like to think crystal could bring this song forward to her generation. it's about time another one woke up. mine will march but we're getting a little arthritic for the front lines.

  11. n.... b....

    beautiful artist and voice also she's playing a takamine acoustic guitar which are very excellent guitars which i would have to say are underated but they sound just as beautiful as her and her playing. i just wish she would sing blues more often because she has the perfect vocals for blues and damn she would get mad respect and meet some interesting artist..

  12. Q.... W....

    funky.

  13. U.... ....

    @aaskaaris I never said she littrally had down syndrome, just looked like she did once or twice while she was singing, and this is the only song of hers I've heard and based on what I have heard yes, I do love her voice I think she sounds amazing and I hope her music makes it over here. Also Im more than happy to make peace and be freinds, I was just having a joke, didnt mean to offent :-)

  14. U.... ....

    Shes very talented and this is a great song, but when she sings she looks like she has down syndrome!

  15. I.... ....

    Crystal & Frankie May are an awesome duo of artistry BOO -o-o-

  16. k.... ....

    Crystal is still the same person as she was.'frankie solo' AWESOME!

  17. l.... ....

    Please add the name of Crystal's great bass player & vocalist Frankie May to your tags and title.

    Love the version of this on her new debut album "Farmer's Daughter"..

    Thanks for posting high-quality vid from this wonderful performance!

  18. e.... r....

    another great performance by crystal and frankie wow her voice amazing love this song