Keeping Time
Embracing Life's Bruises
Lyrics
Now I'm keeping time, or at least I'm learning how to
Expressing the speaker's commitment to keeping track of time and the learning process involved.
I'm taking flight or at least I'm just about to
Indicating the speaker's readiness to take a significant step or make a big decision.
All the ways we can bruise are of use to us
Highlighting the idea that experiences, even the painful ones, contribute to personal growth.
And all the things I have burnt, I have learnt their cost
Acknowledging the lessons learned from past mistakes and the associated costs.
Oh, there's cracks in me, oh, the cracks in me
Reflecting on personal vulnerabilities or imperfections.
I've been braced by the ignition
Describing a state of readiness or anticipation, possibly for change.
Waiting for a command
Waiting for direction or guidance, possibly in a metaphorical sense.
Young girl, I'm tired of your wishing and waiting
Expressing frustration with the waiting and wishing of a young girl.
Has done me harm (ooh)
Admitting that certain actions or decisions have caused harm.
I've done me harm (ooh)
Reiterating self-inflicted harm, suggesting a pattern of negative behavior.
I was sinking in to a lust like it was water
Describing a deep immersion into desire or passion, akin to sinking into water.
Always juggling something I could not afford to
Acknowledging the constant struggle with things beyond one's means.
But I want someone who doesn't mind it when I stand
Expressing a desire for a partner who accepts the speaker's quirks and idiosyncrasies.
I want someone who's funny looking when they dance
Expressing a preference for a partner who is unique and interesting in their dance.
I wanna dance with them, I wanna dance with them
Reiterating the desire to dance with a specific type of person.
I've been braced by the ignition
Repeating the theme of readiness and anticipation.
Waiting for a command
Reiterating the waiting aspect, possibly for direction or a signal.
Young girl, I'm tired of your wishing and waiting
Expressing frustration with the waiting and wishing of a young girl (repeated theme).
Has done me harm
Reiterating the acknowledgment of harm caused by certain actions or decisions.
I want the time to pass
Expressing a desire for time to pass, possibly to move beyond a challenging situation.
So I'm speeding down the road
Describing an active effort to move forward, possibly with a sense of urgency.
Oh, I want the time to pass
Repeating the desire for time to pass, with a focus on personal growth.
So I can move on and swallow this
Expressing a desire to overcome challenges and move on from a difficult experience.
And God, I want the time to stop
Expressing a wish for time to stop, possibly to avoid the challenges of aging.
So I don't have to grow old
Conveying a desire to avoid the process of growing old and its associated difficulties.
Ooh, ooh, ah
Utilizing vocalizations that may convey emotional intensity or a sense of longing.
Ooh, ooh, ah
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