Artist: Otis Redding Song: Stay In School [Spoken] Hi this is the big O Otis Redding I was just standing here thinking about you Thought I’d write a song about you And dedicate it to you Take a listen: [Verse] If you didn’t go back to school this year You’re really not groovy Maybe you feel that school is a drag It just don’t move ya But did you ever think about how square you look standing In an employment line because school didn’t interest you You really ought to think about it Without an education you could only be a tramp Brogan shoes no haircut just plain ol’ country Don’t worry ’bout the fellows on the co’ner calling you green Because you’re getting your future condition You really ought to think about it And further mo’ tell them that Otis Redding said you’re very wise Because you’ll be at the top When they get there and if they make it When they get there and if they make it When they get there and if they make it You really ought to think about it Think about it Really ought to think about it (Fade out...)

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À propos de la chanson

La chanson évoque l'importance de l'éducation et met en garde contre les conséquences de l'abandon scolaire. Elle souligne que ceux qui ne prennent pas leurs études au sérieux peuvent se retrouver dans des situations précaires, comme faire la queue pour un emploi, parce qu'ils n'ont pas investi en eux-mêmes. Au lieu d'écouter les critiques, il est essentiel de rester concentré sur son avenir, car la détermination à réussir peut mener vers de grandes choses. Otis encourage à comprendre que ceux qui choisissent le chemin de l'éducation feront la différence plus tard dans la vie, atteignant des sommets tandis que d'autres se contenteront de la médiocrité.