Nine
A Nostalgic Journey: Embracing the Innocence and Joy of Nine
Lyrics
I remember nine
Reflecting on the past, recalling the age of nine
As if it were yesterday
Memories of that time feel vivid and recent
I can hear my friends outside of my window
Hearing friends inviting to play outside
Say, "Can you come out and play?"
A common childhood invitation to join in activities
Anna brought a bag of her mama's cooking spoons
Anna brought utensils for an imaginative activity
So we could dig a big hole, to try to reach China
Attempting an adventurous task of digging to China
And get there by early noon
An ambitious goal of reaching China by noon
Our imaginations soared on golden wings
Creativity and dreams soared freely
Across a sky filled with dreams
Imagination filled the sky with aspirations
Any child could wear a paper crown
Children could assume roles of royalty through imagination
And be a king or queen at nine
At the age of nine, children felt empowered
I remember days of playing without a care
Recollection of carefree days spent playing
Then coming home with sniffles and clothes hanging off me
Returning home with minor ailments and disheveled clothes
With leaves in my hair
Nature's remnants, like leaves, in the hair after playing
Everybody's child belonged to the neighborhood
Sense of communal responsibility for all children in the area
You could tell your troubles to old Aunt Savannah
Trusting an elder figure for guidance and understanding
Cause she always understood
Running endless through a field
Running freely in a lush, green field
Of emerald green beneath a broad
Enjoying the expansive, open sky
Open sky
Treasuring days of innocence and freedom
I will treasure all my days when
Remembering carefree moments
I was innocent and free at nine
Feeling innocence and liberty at the age of nine
Runnin' and jumpin' and skippin' and laughin'
Engaging in various playful activities
Rollin' and shakin' and jokin' and hidin'
Listing various actions and games
Mother may I, Simon says, you're it, you spit
Recalling childhood games and commands
Hide and seek, you peeked, no I didn't, yes you did
Playful exchanges and disputes during games
You're not fair, I don't care, I saw Sammy's underwear
Playful arguments and teasing among friends
Double dutch, kick ball, hop scotch, bobby socks
Mention of various childhood games and activities
Mary Mack all dressed in black
Reference to a children's clapping game
Who is that? Can she play jacks?
Asking about participation in games
I'm the doctor, you're the nurse
Playful role-playing scenario
Whatchu' mean, I was first
Disputes over turns or rules in games
Shovin' and pushin'
Physical interactions during play
Cryin' and screamin'
Emotional reactions during playtime
Dreamin' and beamin' and dancin' in a line
Engaging joyfully in group dancing
You show me yours, I'll show you mine
Childish curiosity and innocence
Ah uh I'm going home it's dinner time... nine
Ending the playtime and returning home for dinner
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