Passing of the Days
Embracing Change: A Journey Through Life's Trials in Carole King's 'Passing of the Days'
Lyrics
May you travel bright and cheery
Wishing you a joyful and optimistic journey.
The many roads ahead you'll have to blaze
Acknowledging the various challenges and paths you'll have to navigate in the future.
Gonna be hard times to make you weary
Acknowledging that there will be difficult times that may wear you down.
It's a part of the passing of the days
Recognizing that facing challenges is a natural part of the passage of time.
With all the people in the middle
Referring to the multitude of people engaged in activities that may harm themselves and others.
Selling things that self-destruct and make us bleed
Describing the sale of destructive things causing harm and suffering.
One day it's all gonna fall down
Anticipating a future where these harmful activities will have consequences, leading to a collapse.
Then you'll find out you're all you really need
Realizing that, in the end, one discovers that self-reliance and inner strength are essential.
May you wander through the changes
Wishing that you gracefully navigate through life's transformations.
With the warmth of the sun behind the haze
Encouraging you to face changes with the comforting support of positive influences.
When your lifestyle quickly re-arranges
Expressing the inevitability of lifestyle changes and hoping you adapt well.
May you follow the passing of the days
Wishing that you observe and accept the natural progression of time.
We trade our money for magic words
Highlighting the exchange of valuable resources (money) for intangible and potentially deceptive promises.
Like Dumbo flying high in the nightly show
Drawing a parallel to the story of Dumbo, where belief in magic words facilitates extraordinary feats.
You think you can't fly without them
Questioning the belief that certain external factors are indispensable for success.
But someday when it happens you will know
Assuring that, when the moment comes, you'll realize your inherent ability to overcome challenges.
May you travel bright and cheery
Reiterating the earlier wish for a positive and bright journey.
The many roads ahead you'll have to blaze
Emphasizing the multitude of future paths and challenges to be faced.
Gonna be hard times to make you weary
Acknowledging the presence of difficult times that may induce weariness.
It's all part of the passing of the days
Reiterating that facing challenges is an integral part of the passage of time.
May you follow the passing of the days
Repeating the wish for you to gracefully follow and understand the passage of time.
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