Lyrics
I was the age of eight when I played the tape
I first encountered music at the age of eight when I played a cassette tape.
And I heard a voice come through
I heard a distinct voice emanating from the tape.
It was singing loud and singing strong
The voice was singing loudly and with strength.
To the words I barely knew
The lyrics were unfamiliar to me at that time.
I was hanging on to the edge of the song
I was captivated by the song, holding onto its essence.
Waking up all my senses
The music awakened all my senses.
I'm, untied
I feel liberated or unburdened.
I'm singing along for the first time
This marks the moment I start singing along with the music.
For the first time
Emphasizing the novelty, it's the first time I engage in singing along.
Singing along for the first time
Reiterating the significance of singing along for the first time.
I've been hearing songs since I came along
I've been exposed to songs throughout my life.
On radio and TV
References to encountering music through radio and TV.
But this one song when it came on
A specific song felt personalized and deeply connected to me.
Felt like it was just for me
Expressing a unique connection with a particular song.
Now I'm singing along for the first time
I'm now singing along to a song, experiencing this for the first time.
For the first time
Reiteration of the profound experience of singing along for the first time.
Singing along for the first time
Underscoring the significance of this newfound interaction with music.
It was Springsteen in the street
Mentions Springsteen, implying a specific song or influence.
Cash in the summer heat
Cash is referenced, possibly representing a musical memory associated with summer.
Willie on the road
Willie Nelson's presence is felt, perhaps linked to a road trip or journey.
Cobain in the cold
Evokes memories of listening to Cobain's music during colder times.
Stevie in my room
Stevie Wonder's influence, particularly in a personal space like a room.
Learning every line to that tune
Dedicated effort to learn every line of a particular tune.
When the chorus came it was my chance to
Opportunity to participate when the chorus of the song begins.
Get up and start to dance away
A chance to get up and dance as the chorus plays.
Away, away, away
Repetition of "away," suggesting a sense of freedom or escape.
I'm singing along for the first time
Revisiting the theme of singing along, emphasizing its novelty.
For the first time
Reiteration of the profound experience of singing along for the first time.
I'm singing along for the first time
Highlighting the unique and transformative nature of this singing experience.
I'm singing along for the first time
Emphasizing the continued joy and significance of singing along.
It was Springsteen in the street
Recalling Springsteen's influence, connecting it to a specific setting.
Cash in the summer heat
Cash is referenced again, potentially signifying a recurring memory.
Willie on the road
Another mention of Willie Nelson, possibly indicating a lasting impact.
Cobain in the cold
Reference to Cobain again, now associated with colder moments.
Stevie in my room
Stevie Wonder's influence, persisting in personal spaces like a room.
Learning every line to that tune
Continued dedication to learning and embodying the essence of a specific tune.
When the chorus came it was my chance to
Reiteration of the opportunity to participate in the song's chorus.
Singing along for the first time
Final emphasis on the transformative experience of singing along for the first time.
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