Words and music by Graham Nash recorded in 1970 and released on 2021’s 51st anniversary release of Crosby Stills Nash and Young’s "Déjà Vu" Boxed set. Recording may be found here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b1eiuHcDHk [Verse 1] Ask yourselves questions In order of merit Feed the computers And see what returns People in charge Are just building the nightmare Children can see all of this and will learn [Chorus] Can any man that ever lived Answer the question “Why     Any man that ever lived Was only born to die?”                    [Verse 2] Why are we sticking Our heads in the desert? How many years Will it take us to learn That all the old wrapping Might cover up silver And only the silver Is left if it burns? [Chorus] Can any man that ever lived Answer the question “Why     Any man that ever lived Was only born to die?” [Interlude]    Dsus4     Dsus4     Dsus4     Dsus4     Dsus4     Dsus4 [Verse 3] All of us entered A three-legged spoon race Everyone wins in the end So don’t rush Just help one another To better positions Just to make sure That there won’t be a crush [Chorus] Can any man that ever lived Answer the question “Why Any man that ever lived Was only born to die?”       

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Cette chanson invite à réfléchir sur des questions profondes existentielles et humaines, comme le sens de la vie et la destinée de chacun. Elle souligne l'absurdité des attentes et des structures que l'on construit, tout en mettant en lumière la curiosité innée des enfants face à un monde en évolution. L'artiste se questionne sur la valeur des réponses que nous cherchons et la manière dont nous nous comportons dans notre quête de compréhension. Dans un contexte où l'on se sent souvent perdu, la chanson rappelle que même si la vie semble absurde et que chacun finit par mourir, il est essentiel de s'entraider pour naviguer ensemble à travers les difficultés. Les métaphores utilisées évoquent à la fois la fragilité de notre existence et la nécessité d'apprendre et d'évoluer en tant que communauté.