I May Be Young
Navigating Life's Currents: A Youthful Journey
Lyrics
People always tell me "What's your hurry"
People advise the speaker to slow down and not rush.
"You're movin' like your pants, they're on fire"
Others observe the speaker's fast pace and compare it to a sense of urgency.
And me, I simply tell them "Don't you worry"
The speaker dismisses concerns and assures them not to worry.
While the water in the dam keeps gettin' higher
Despite assurances, there's a growing problem or challenge represented by rising water in a dam.
And I may be young, but I'm not that young
The speaker acknowledges youth but emphasizes they are not too young.
And with all those years I've got
Having lived through experiences, the speaker possesses some wisdom.
I may have time to kill
While the speaker has time to spare, they prefer not to waste it.
But if you will, I'd rather not
The speaker expresses a reluctance to engage in unnecessary activities.
Kid I really don't believe you're ready
The speaker doubts someone's readiness, suggesting they have much to learn.
You know you still got a lot to learn
An assertion that readiness is an ongoing process and not easily achieved.
Me, I don't believe you're ever really ready
The speaker questions the ability to face and overcome significant challenges.
To cross the kind of bridge you have to burn
To make progress, one must confront and overcome difficult obstacles.
And I may be dumb, but I'm not that dumb
Despite any perceived lack of intelligence, the speaker won't make foolish decisions.
And I'll make my own mistakes
The speaker accepts the responsibility for their own mistakes.
And if I am wrong
Even if wrong, the speaker is willing to face the consequences.
Well then damnit I'll be wrong, that's what it takes
An affirmation of facing challenges head-on, regardless of the outcome.
Reevaluate your dreams and visions
Suggests the importance of reviewing and reconsidering one's dreams and aspirations.
You wind up with a head full of regrets
Failing to assess dreams may lead to a future filled with remorse.
You're just tryin' to avoid the big decisions
Attempting to avoid making significant life choices.
Tell me, why is it a sin to hedge your bets
Questioning why it's considered wrong to hedge bets and play it safe.
And I may be slow, but I'm not that slow
While not quick, the speaker is not excessively slow and takes calculated risks.
And the risks I take, I choose
Risks are chosen deliberately, and actions are not half-hearted.
Cause unless I last, I'll be doin' it all half-assed
The speaker emphasizes the importance of enduring to avoid incomplete efforts.
And what's the use
If not lasting, the speaker questions the purpose of putting in effort.
People always tell me "What's your hurry"
Repetition of the earlier scenario, emphasizing the urgency pointed out by others.
"You're movin' like your pants, they're on fire"
Restating the observation of the speaker's apparent haste.
And me, I simply tell them "Don't you worry"
Reiteration of the speaker's response, dismissing concerns and advising not to worry.
While the water in the dam keeps gettin' higher
Repeating the metaphor of rising water in the dam, suggesting a growing problem.
And I may be young, but I'm not that young
Reaffirming youth but asserting that the speaker is not too young.
And with all those years I've got
Repeating the idea that the speaker has time but prefers not to waste it.
I may have time to kill
Reiterating the reluctance to engage in unnecessary activities.
But if you will, I'd rather not
Expressing a preference not to waste time, even if available.
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