Been Around
Journey of Reflection: A Girl Called Eddy's 'Been Around' Wisdom
Lyrics
""Been around enough to know I'm broken
Having experienced enough to recognize personal brokenness
Been around enough to know nothing's sure
Understanding that nothing in life is certain or guaranteed
Been around enough to be a little grateful
Developing a degree of gratitude due to life experiences
Been around enough to miss my heart when it was pure
Longing for a time when the heart was pure and untouched
Been around enough to know the story
Awareness and familiarity with life's patterns or narratives
Been around enough to know how it ends
Understanding the predictable outcomes or conclusions of situations
Been around enough to tell the smoke from the mirror
Ability to discern reality from deception or illusion
Been around enough to tell the true from fair-weather friends
Recognizing genuine friends from those who are only present in favorable circumstances
I've been around enough to dry some tears
Having comforted others or oneself through difficult times
Been around enough to trace the years upon my face
Experiencing the passage of time visibly on one's face
This is the place I'm happy to be
Feeling content or satisfied with the current situation or circumstance
Been around enough to know that winter
Understanding the cyclical nature of life, with winter symbolizing hardship and spring symbolizing renewal
Is gonna guarantee another spring
Believing that difficult times will ultimately lead to better times
Cage a singin' bluebird and you'll never
Metaphorically stating that restricting or suppressing something beautiful won't yield positive results
Never ever get that bird to sing
Expressing the futility of controlling or stifling natural beauty or joy
Been around enough to know I'm lonesome
Recognizing feelings of loneliness through experience
Been around enough to know it'll pass
Understanding that feelings of loneliness are transient and will eventually fade
If I give it time and maybe open my heart
Realizing the importance of time and vulnerability in healing emotional wounds
Been around enough to know the die is never cast
Believing that one's fate or future is not predetermined
Carrying around the weight of a lifetime of dreaming
Carrying the burden of lifelong aspirations or hopes
Never really seen the end of the road
Not having a clear view or understanding of life's conclusion or destination
If losers never quit then I'm thoroughly equipped
Expressing determination to persist despite setbacks or failures
To keep on keeping on""
Ready and equipped to continue persevering through challenges
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