Young Animal
Embracing Imperfections: Life's Unscripted Journey
Lyrics
Had some hang ups that I'm losing
Expressing the process of overcoming personal issues or obstacles.
Life is starting, life is blooming
Embracing the beginning and flourishing of life.
Got me thinking life don't have to be a pretty movie
Contemplating that life doesn't always conform to idealized expectations.
Someday have a Jaiden type, not the rapper, animator type
Desiring a relationship with someone like Jaiden, specifying traits of talent and kindness.
Talented and caring type
Emphasizing the importance of a partner who is both talented and caring.
But I'm off the clock, so I'm off till then
Taking a break from commitments until a specific point in the future.
I'll let you ruin my life
Expressing openness to let someone influence or impact their life significantly.
No fine print
Committing without reservations, indicating trust or faith in the other person.
You're worth my self esteem
Stating that the person is valuable enough to affect the speaker's self-worth.
I am your mannequin
Comparing oneself to a mannequin, possibly implying a willingness to be shaped or influenced by the other person.
Ruin me
Reiterating the willingness to let someone have a significant impact on their life.
I'll let you ruin my life
Repeating the sentiment of allowing someone to influence their life without hidden conditions.
No fine print
Reiterating the idea that the other person is valuable and important.
You're worth my self esteem
Restating that the person has a considerable impact on the speaker's self-esteem.
I am your mannequin
Continuing the metaphor of being a mannequin, suggesting a desire for direction or influence from the other person.
Ruin me
Repeating the willingness to be influenced significantly by the other person.
You're worth it
Affirming that the other person is deserving of the influence or impact on the speaker's life.
Life ain't a script
Reiterating that life doesn't follow a predetermined script, emphasizing unpredictability.
Life ain't a script
-Life ain't a script
-Why am I tryna' be a pretty boy type, all the parents love me type
Questioning the desire to fit a certain stereotype that is pleasing to parents.
Packing me a lunch though I'm not theirs type, not tryna eat 2 meals at a time
Expressing a reluctance to conform to societal expectations, especially related to eating habits.
I'll keep my manners, keep my graces, still say thanks for having me here
Maintaining politeness while asserting individuality during a learning phase.
But I'm still and I'm not changing, this the learning time of year
Indicating that the current period is a time of growth and education.
Must be my raising, be my upbringing, parents too polite for their own good
Attributing personal characteristics to upbringing and parental influence.
Not tryna be rude, not tryna' be a bitch, but how I are's bad for my mood
Acknowledging a conflict between politeness and the need for personal authenticity.
Got me an itch, okay I got five, keep you guessing which is which
Expressing a desire for artistic expression while maintaining an enigmatic or mysterious aspect.
I'm tryna make art, not tryna make kitsch, paper's the quilt, my words are the stitch
Emphasizing the artistic nature of the speaker's pursuits and the importance of words.
Okay, cool it, I'm on it, you got it, that's my life story, I gave you the plan
Confirming commitment to a life plan and expressing self-awareness.
We're the same age, we want the same things, so let's quit the stallin' 'fore I empty the tank
Encouraging shared goals and discouraging procrastination in pursuing those goals.
I'll let you ruin my life
Reiterating the theme of allowing someone to significantly impact their life without hidden conditions, emphasizing the worth of the other person.
No fine print
-You're worth my self esteem
-I am your mannequin
-Ruin me
-I'll let you ruin my life
Concluding with a repetition of the willingness to let someone influence their life.
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