Almost Grown
Chuck Berry's Tale of Growing Up: Almost Grown
Lyrics
Yeah 'n' I'm doin' all right in school.
Expressing that the speaker is doing well in school.
They ain't said I broke no rule.
Claims not to have broken any rules according to authorities.
I ain't never been in Dutch.
States that the speaker has never been in trouble or faced difficulties.
I don't browse around too much
Indicates a lack of interest in exploring or investigating too much.
Don't bother me, leave me alone
Expresses a desire to be left alone and not bothered.
Anyway I'm almost grown
Conveys a sense of nearing adulthood and independence.
I don't run around with no mob.
States that the speaker doesn't associate with a troublesome group.
Got myself a little job
Shares that the speaker has a job, indicating responsibility.
I'm gonna buy me a little car,
Expresses the desire to purchase a car, a symbol of freedom.
Drive my girl in the park
Plans to enjoy leisure time with a romantic partner in a park.
Got my eye on a little girl.
Indicates an interest in someone romantically.
Ah, she's really out of this world.
Expresses admiration for the romantic interest, describing her as extraordinary.
When I take her to the dance,
Plans to take the romantic interest to a dance, a social event.
She's got to talk about romance.
Expects the romantic interest to engage in conversations about romance.
You know I'm still livin' in town.
Confirms the speaker is still living in the same town.
But I done married and settled down.
Reveals that the speaker is married and has settled down.
Now I really have a ball
Expresses contentment and joy in the current married life.
So I don't browse around at all
Reaffirms the speaker's commitment and lack of interest in wandering.
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