Pick and Choose
Navigating Truths: The Dance of Choices
Lyrics
There was a day we blamed our youth
Reflecting on a past time when blame was placed on youth.
For all the ways we swayed the truth
Attributing the manipulation of truth to the actions of the past.
We changed our ways
Acknowledging a change in behavior or approach.
Those were the days
Nostalgic reference to the past as "those were the days."
Dead-eyed, they railed against the world
Describing a group with a detached or indifferent attitude.
They scared away the boys and girls
Indicating that this group alienated others, particularly youth.
The ones that crave truth
Referring to individuals who seek truth and may misbehave.
And misbehave
Suggesting the need for containment of those who misbehave.
Well, I know their ways
Expressing knowledge of the ways of the mentioned group.
I hear about it every day
Being informed about the actions of the group on a regular basis.
They're so ingrained
Stating that the behaviors are deeply rooted or ingrained.
They pick and choose what comes my way
Describing a situation where someone selects and controls what influences the individual.
The lame attempts to rein them in
Referring to unsuccessful attempts to control the mentioned group.
Reveals the nature of the sin
Revealing the true nature of the wrongdoing or sin.
The self-ordained sleuths
Describing those who take it upon themselves to investigate and judge.
Must be contained
Advocating for the containment of the self-appointed investigators.
Well, I know their ways
Reiterating knowledge of the ways of the mentioned group.
I hear about 'em every day
Continued awareness of the group's actions on a daily basis.
They're so ingrained
Reaffirming that the behaviors are deeply ingrained.
They pick and choose what comes my way
Reiterating the theme of selective control over influences.
Well, I know their ways
Repeating the recognition of the ways of the mentioned group.
I hear about it every day
Reaffirming continuous awareness of the group's actions.
They're so enraged
Expressing that the group is filled with anger or rage.
They pick and choose what comes my way
Reiterating the theme of selective control over influences amidst anger.
They pick and choose
Emphasizing the repeated act of choosing or controlling what influences come their way.
They pick and choose
-They pick and choose
-What comes our way
Repeating the theme of selective control, now applied collectively.
Wake up
Repeating the imperative "Wake up," possibly urging self-awareness or a call to action.
I wake up
-Wake up
-I wake up
-Wake up
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