Hard to Be a Hippie
The Evolution of Freedom's Struggle
Lyrics
It used to be that
Reflecting on a past time.
You could up and thumb a ride from Nashville to L.A.
Describing the freedom to hitchhike long distances.
And everyone who stopped and picked you up
People used to share experiences and get high together while traveling.
Would get you high along the way
Highlighting the drug culture of the time.
And it used to be that
Recalling the ease of falling in and out of love quickly.
You could fall in and out of love in an afternoon
Emphasizing the spontaneity of love affairs.
And then fall again that evening
Repeating the idea of quick romantic cycles.
And not think that it was happening too soon
Expressing that quick love wasn't considered too soon.
But it's hard to be a hippie anymore
Stating the difficulty of embracing a hippie lifestyle in the present.
It hurts more now
Referring to the emotional pain associated with being a hippie now.
Waking up on the floor
Describing a challenging lifestyle waking up on the floor.
Oh, it's still free
Acknowledging that freedom still exists.
But it ain't easy like before
Contrasting the current difficulty with the past ease of freedom.
It's hard to be a hippie anymore
Reiterating the challenges of being a hippie in the present.
Fire it up boys
Encouraging a lively atmosphere.
It used to be just walking down the street
Noting the impact of appearance on public attention.
Would make the people stop and stare
Describing the shift in societal norms regarding appearance.
Now all the cowboys and the preppies
Mentioning diverse groups with long hair.
And the rednecks and the yuppies have long hair
Highlighting the diversity embracing the hippie look.
But I was always going places
Expressing a mindset of exploration and imagination.
In my head and seeing things that blew my mind
Recalling a time of vivid and mind-blowing experiences.
Now the only thing I'm trippin' on
Contrasting past psychedelic experiences with the present.
Are my own two feet, trying to keep up with the times
Being preoccupied with mundane concerns in the current times.
Ah yeah, you know that's right
Confirming the shift in focus to practical matters.
But it's hard to be a hippie anymore
Repeating the challenges of being a hippie in the current era.
It hurts more now
Emphasizing the increased difficulty and pain.
Waking up on the floor
Reiterating the tough lifestyle of waking up on the floor.
Oh, it's still free
Acknowledging that freedom still exists but with increased challenges.
But it ain't easy like before
Highlighting the contrast between current and past freedom.
It's hard to be a hippie anymore
Summarizing the ongoing challenges of being a hippie.
Lord, it's still free
Acknowledging that freedom persists despite increased difficulty.
But it ain't easy like before
Reiterating that it's not as easy as it used to be.
It's hard to be a hippie anymore
Concluding the theme that being a hippie is harder in the present.
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