Why Didn't I Think of That Before
Discovering Life's Wisdom: A Reflection in Chip Taylor's Melody
Lyrics
You scratch your head .. you glance around
You express confusion or contemplation.
You look up .. and you look down
You thoroughly observe your surroundings.
You turn hard right .. and then turn left
You make deliberate turns to find comfort.
Just to see which way feels the best
You seek the direction that feels right.
cnd when you're finally.. all tired out
After exertion, you contemplate the purpose of life.
Tryin' to figure out .. what this life's about
You reflect on life's meaning when exhausted.
cnd you stop thinkin' about .. yourself
You shift focus away from self-centered thoughts.
cnd do some little thing for somebody else
You perform a selfless act for others.
You'll say thank you .. thank you Lord
Expressing gratitude to a higher power.
Why didn't I think of that before
Regret for not adopting a selfless mindset earlier.
You think your smart .. and mostly right
You believe in your intelligence and correctness.
cll your dreams .. play in black and white
Your aspirations are simple and lack color.
cnd when someone hints .. a middle ground
You resist compromise and have ways to counter arguments.
You've got your list of ways .. to slam him down
Ready to criticize and reject middle ground suggestions.
cnd when you're finally .. all tired out
Fatigue from pondering life's purpose.
Of tryin' to think about .. what this life's about
Exhausted from contemplating life's meaning.
cnd you stop thinkin' about .. yourself
You shift focus away from self-centered thoughts.
cnd do some little thing for somebody else
You perform a selfless act for others.
You'll say thank you .. thank you Lord
Expressing gratitude to a higher power.
Why didn't I think of that before
Regret for not adopting a selfless mindset earlier.
cnd your friends.. they're on the other side
Your friends are distant, possibly due to opposing views.
But the troops keep chargin' in
A conflict continues despite your friends being on the other side.
cnd someone taps you .. on the shoulder
A person questions your experiences and whereabouts.
cnd says tell me son where have you been
A moment of reflection on life's journey.
cnd when you're finally .. all tired out
Fatigue from pondering life's purpose.
Of tryin' to think about .. what this life's about
Exhausted from contemplating life's meaning.
cnd you stop thinkin' about.. yourself
You shift focus away from self-centered thoughts.
cnd do that little thing for somebody else
You perform a selfless act for others.
You will say thank you .. thank you Lord
Expressing gratitude to a higher power.
Why didn't i think of that before
Regret for not adopting a selfless mindset earlier.
cnd Glory Glory .. what is your story
Questioning someone's story and achievements.
Glory Glory .. what is your story
Repeating the questioning of someone's story and achievements.
Have you stumbled in the darkness .. have you finally reached the shore
Asking if someone has overcome difficulties and found success.
Why didn't I think of that before
Regret for not considering certain actions earlier.
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