Lyrics
Everything is wholesome, everything is strange
Reflecting on the dual nature of everything, both wholesome and strange.
Everything is amplified in this middle age
Highlighting the heightened experiences and challenges of middle age.
Yes, I know I'm good looking just a little bit overweight
Acknowledging self-perception as good-looking but dealing with a bit of weight.
If its health that matters, baby we could focus on my mental state.
Suggesting a preference for focusing on mental well-being rather than physical health.
Twenty, give me something
Expressing a desire for something significant at the age of twenty.
Something gives me stress
Encountering stress and challenges in life.
Something I could use to get this off my chest
Seeking something to alleviate the burden and share one's feelings.
Yes, I know it's bad for me, when you and I are joined at the hip.
Acknowledging the negative impact of a close, possibly codependent, relationship.
I could trade the rattle in my pocket for the jangle of change if I could just relax
Expressing a desire to trade current difficulties for a more relaxed state of mind.
There would be a character built on something other than guilt if I could just relax.
Desiring a life shaped by positive values instead of guilt, attainable through relaxation.
In the valley I see nothing, nothing at its best
Describing a state of emptiness or dissatisfaction in the valley, even at its best.
Nothing helps me more to get things off my chest
Recognizing that expressing oneself helps in coping with challenges.
I know I got here early, and everything's supposed to be late
Feeling early in a situation where things are expected to be late or delayed.
I could live to see some changes, baby I could teach myself how to wait.
Expressing a willingness to endure and witness positive changes in the future.
Yeah, I'll live to see some changes baby I can teach myself how to wait.
Reiterating a commitment to witness and adapt to positive changes over time.
I could trade the rattle in my pocket for the jangle of change if I could just relax
Reiterating the desire to trade current challenges for positive transformation through relaxation.
There would be a character built on something other than guilt if I could just relax.
Desiring a personality built on positive attributes rather than guilt, achievable through relaxation.
Too much noise, too many children
Pointing out the overwhelming aspects of life, such as noise and the responsibility of children.
Not enough love, so many challenges
Noting a deficiency in love and the presence of numerous challenges.
Got to find a strategy, to part the tide in front of me
Expressing a need to find a strategy to overcome challenges and obstacles.
Standing in the nude with my best foot forward.
Metaphorically standing exposed, being vulnerable but moving forward confidently.
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