Just Getting Started
Embracing Life's Unwritten Chapters
Lyrics
Back when we were kids, every day we would wish
Reflecting on childhood, where the desire was to grow up quickly.
We could just hurry up and get older
Expressing the impatience to age and mature.
All our days soon obliged and went whistling by
Noting the swift passage of time as days pass quickly.
And now time marches on like a soldier
Comparing time to a marching soldier, emphasizing its relentless progression.
There have been moments, so sweet and so good
Recalling moments of sweetness and goodness.
I would have frozen the frame if I could
Expressing a desire to freeze certain joyful moments.
Oh but we’re more like movies than photographs
Comparing life to movies, implying constant movement.
And everything’s moving so fast … but …
Acknowledging the fast-paced nature of life.
This is the Preface to the Introduction
Describing the current stage as a prelude to something more significant.
The Opening Act in an endless production
Referring to life as an ongoing, endless production.
This is a map that we haven’t yet charted
Describing life as an uncharted map, indicating uncertainty.
We’re just getting started
Stating that life is just beginning, emphasizing potential and opportunities.
And these are but tastes of the banquet before us
Describing life as a banquet with more experiences yet to come.
The music is great, but just wait for the chorus
Anticipating that the best part (chorus) is yet to come.
From delivery rooms to the dearly departed …
Referencing life from birth to death as a continuous journey.
We’re just getting started
Reiterating that life is still in its early stages.
Now the miles all fly in the blink of an eye
Despite the rapid passage of miles, life is a meaningful journey.
But it’s still a good race we are running
Emphasizing the significance of the ongoing life race.
And it matters so much because it’s taking us
Highlighting the importance of the journey in shaping one's identity.
On the journey that is our becoming
Emphasizing the transformative nature of the ongoing journey.
All that we love, all the choices we make
Alluding to the impact of love and choices on personal development.
They make us and shape us till one day we take
Indicating the cumulative effect of experiences leading to a future self.
Every age we have been, every song we’ve sung
Acknowledging the influence of every age and every song sung.
Into the Age that’s to Come …. ‘cause …
Looking forward to the future age with optimism.
Chorus
Repeating the theme of being at the beginning and emphasizing the journey.
Every wound we bear, every joy we share
Stating that both wounds and joys provide hints of a greater purpose.
Hints at something greater
Expressing that every experience contributes to a bigger picture.
Every sad farewell we whisper now
Highlighting the temporary nature of farewells, suggesting reunion.
Is really “see you later” …
Reframing farewells as a temporary separation.
Chorus
Repeating the idea of being at the beginning and emphasizing optimism.
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