4th of July
Embracing Dreams: A Poetic Journey on the 4th of July
Lyrics
With no guitar in my cradle
Reflects that the speaker didn’t start with musical instruments but was still given a means to express themselves.
But I was given a voice
Despite not being fully grown, the speaker was granted the ability to communicate effectively.
Not yet a man
At a young age, not yet mature.
And I had a six-string in hand
Despite youth, the speaker had a guitar, symbolizing early access to artistry.
With only the future to fear
Feeling apprehensive about what's ahead in life.
I was given a choice
Given the ability to make choices despite uncertainties.
Time passed me by
Time continued without significant change.
And my dreams
The aspirations or goals of the speaker.
My dreams are still high
Repetition emphasizes the persistence and enduring nature of the dreams.
My dreams are still high
-My dreams are still high
-People ask me why
Others inquire about the speaker's behavior.
On the 4th of July
Referencing Independence Day, the speaker explains their reluctance to look at the sky on this occasion.
Why I won't look at the sky
Continuation of the explanation for not looking at the sky on July 4th.
And I say
The speaker’s refusal to allow life's opportunities to pass them by.
Because I won't let life pass me by
Commitment to staying engaged in life rather than being passive.
Well I can work all day through the hours until I sleep
Describes the speaker's work ethic and ability to adapt, despite financial limitations.
I can even work with my friends or while I'm driving in my Jeep
-Everywhere is my office, and I'm always getting paid
-Throughout it all I'll be lucky to make the minimum wage
-If I had a billion dollars you bet I'd find
Expresses that having more money wouldn't significantly change how the speaker lives.
Little change in how I spend my time, yeah
-I'm not afraid to live from dime to dime
The speaker is unafraid of living modestly if it means preserving their mental well-being.
If it means you'll spare me my mind
Emphasizes the importance of mental stability over material wealth.
And I'm a poet and I live from rhyme to rhyme
Identifies as a poet and highlights the reliance on creativity for sustenance.
Hoping to do some good before I die
Desire to leave a positive impact or legacy.
I wake up when I want and never seek the day's end
Preference for a flexible lifestyle and finding joy in the beginning of each day.
Happiness is being excited for all your days to begin
-I wake up when I want and never seek the day's end
Reiteration of finding happiness in the start of the day.
Happiness is being excited for most of your days to begin
-Excited for most of your days to begin
Emphasizes the significance of being excited about the majority of one's days.
It's when you're excited for most of your days to begin
-When you're excited for most of your days to begin
-When you're excited for most of your days to begin
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