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Date Posted: 01:39:11 12/22/02 Sun
Author: Jules Koretz
Subject: Re: What's meant by the line 'tonight thank god it's them instead of you'?
In reply to: Jules Koretz 's message, "Re: What's meant by the line 'tonight thank god it's them instead of you'?" on 01:58:24 12/21/02 Sat

>>Hi:

>My thoughts are that it was a bit of anger on Bob's
>part, perhaps a bitter of sarcasm? I may be wrong and
>one of the organisers of this site might be able to
>shed some more light. I have picked up on that line in
>the past and wondered myself...
Hearng it again, it doesn't sound bitter or sarcastic. It could be just saying how lucky we are here.

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[> [> Re: What's meant by the line 'tonight thank god it's them instead of you'? -- Shaz, 07:10:57 12/22/02 Sun

I take that line as a sharp jab to the conscience but so is "here's to you, raise a glass for everyone; here's to them underneath that burning sun". They seem to be telling us to count our blessings, for it is by the grace of God that many of us enjoy the comforts on this side of the equator. The gift of priveledge is not our God given right (though we work hard for what we have), it is a gift to be grateful for. I am often reminded by this song to not take life for granted for none of us really know what tomorrow will bring.
Wishing all a safe and charitable Christmas.


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