Lyrics
Hey Mr. Grey, that's what the children say
Children addressing someone as "Mr. Grey," possibly an older figure.
Life used to be so hard, get off my yard
Reflecting on a time when life was difficult, expressing a desire for privacy.
They're so young, they're so dumb
Observation of the youth being inexperienced and not comprehending certain things.
They don't understand
Highlighting a lack of understanding among the young generation.
Kids don't follow, kids don't lead
Advising kids not to conform or take a leading role.
Kids go hand in hand
Emphasizing unity among children, suggesting they go hand in hand.
Hey Mr. Blue, the brokenhearted fool
Addressing someone as "Mr. Blue," a person dealing with heartbreak.
You wonder why the one you loved would lie
Pondering the betrayal by a loved one.
Hey Mr. Green, your grace is rarely seen
Referring to "Mr. Green," a person with little visible kindness and bouts of anger.
So filled with rage and then you disengage
Describing a pattern of expressing anger and then withdrawing emotionally.
Get so up, get so down
Expressing emotional highs and lows, internal confusion.
Get mixed up inside
Feeling internally conflicted or confused.
Kiss of death, kiss of love
Contrasting the dual nature of a "kiss of death" and a "kiss of love," both leading to farewells.
Kiss it all goodbye
Acknowledging the inevitability of bidding farewell.
Hey Mr. White, it's time to stop the fight
Addressing someone as "Mr. White," urging to end a conflict or struggle.
The world has changed while you turned out the lights
Commenting on the changing world and the consequences of neglecting it.
But Old Mr. Grey will slowly fade away
Referring to "Old Mr. Grey," implying the gradual fading away of an older figure.
Old Mr. Grey, Hey Mr. Grey
Repetition of the address to "Old Mr. Grey," emphasizing their fading presence.
Find a life that's right for you
Suggesting the importance of finding a life path that suits oneself.
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