Lyrics
my daddy said: son the time’s done come
Advice from the speaker's father that it's time for the speaker to take responsibility.
i’m going to turn you lose and let go of your hand
The father is ready to let go and allow the speaker to face the world independently.
you got to go in the world and prove yourself a man
Encouragement to prove one's maturity and capability in the world.
cause you’ve been put down here to be number one
Expressing the belief that the individual is destined for greatness or success.
you’ve got to rise in the morning and meet the sun
Emphasizing the importance of starting the day early and facing challenges.
you’ve got to sit at the table and break the bread
Metaphorically referring to working hard or putting effort into sustaining oneself.
and if the blood in your veins is runnin' red
Stressing the vitality and energy within oneself.
then you ought 'ta be a man or you might as well be dead
Implying that being a 'man' means demonstrating strength and vitality.
my daddy said: son the time’s done come
Reiteration of the father's advice about taking responsibility.
you got to look all around, find a solid stone
Suggesting the importance of finding stability or a foundation in life.
you got to make things ready and build yourself a home
Encouraging preparation and establishment of a secure life.
cause you’ve been put down here to be number one
Reinforcing the belief in the individual's potential for greatness.
you’ve got to rise in the morning and meet the sun
Encouraging facing challenges with the start of each day.
you’ve got to sit at the table and break the bread
Symbolically referring to sharing and sustaining oneself.
and if the blood in your veins is runnin' red
Highlighting the importance of vitality and life force.
then you ought 'ta be a man or you might as well be dead
Linking being a 'man' to vitality and strength.
my daddy said: son the time’s done come
Continuation of the father's advice regarding life choices.
you got to find you a woman and treat her good
Advice to find a life partner and treat them well.
do your duty like you know you should
Emphasizing responsibility and fulfilling obligations in a relationship.
you never have to worry about bein’ alone
Assurance that taking care of one's partner will result in a happy life.
the woman’s gonna make you a happy home
Belief that a partner contributes to a fulfilling home life.
cause you’ve been put down here to be number one
Reiteration of the belief in the individual's potential for greatness or success.
you’ve got to rise in the morning and meet the sun
Encouragement to face challenges with each new day.
you’ve got to sit at the table and break the bread
Symbolic reference to sustaining oneself and sharing.
and if the blood in your veins is runnin' red
Emphasis on the vitality and life force within oneself.
then you ought 'ta be a man or you might as well be dead
Linking being a 'man' to vitality, strength, and capability.
then you ought 'ta be a man or you might as well be dead
Reiteration of the importance of demonstrating strength and vitality to be considered a 'man' in this context.
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