Lyrics
Eight years old with a floursack cape
At eight years old, wearing a makeshift cape made from a floursack.
Tied all around his neck
The cape is secured around his neck.
He climbed up on the garage
He climbed on top of the garage.
Figurin' what the heck
Contemplating and deciding to take a leap.
He screwed his courage up so tight
Gathering courage, preparing mentally.
The whole thing came unwound
The plan unraveled, facing challenges.
He got a runnin' start and bless his heart
With determination, he took a running start.
He headed for the ground
Initiating the leap, heading towards the ground.
He's one of those who knows that life
Understanding life as a leap of faith.
Is just a leap of faith
Embracing uncertainty and risk.
Spread your arms and hold your breath
Metaphorically advising to spread wings and believe in oneself.
Always trust your cape
Encouraging to trust in one's abilities.
All grown up with a floursack cape
Now grown up, still wearing the symbolic cape tied to dreams.
Tied around his dreams
The cape representing aspirations.
He was full of spit and vinegar
Energetic, enthusiastic, and bursting with ambition.
He was bustin' at the seams
Overflowing with passion and potential.
He licked his finger and he checked the wind
Checking conditions, preparing for a significant endeavor.
It was gonna be do or die
Facing a decisive moment, a make-or-break situation.
He wasn't scared of nothin' boys
Fearless, confident, and believing in his abilities.
And he was pretty sure he could fly
Expressing confidence in the possibility of achieving great things.
He's one of those who knows that life
Reiterating the philosophy that life requires taking leaps of faith.
Is just a leap of faith
Encouraging to face challenges with openness and trust.
Spread your arms and hold your breath
Metaphorically advising to embrace uncertainty and believe in oneself.
Always trust your cape
Repeating the importance of trusting one's inner strength.
Old and grey with a floursack cape
In old age, still wearing the cape, now tied around his head.
Tied all around his head
Symbolizing a lifetime of dreams and experiences.
He's still jumpin' off the garage
Continuing to take risks and face challenges.
Will be till he's dead
Expressing a determination to live fully until the end.
All these years the people said
Public perception of him as acting childishly.
He's actin' like a kid
Facing criticism for maintaining a youthful spirit.
He did not know he could not fly
Unaware of limitations, achieving the seemingly impossible.
So he did
Defying expectations and succeeding despite doubts.
He's one of those who knows that life
Reiterating the life philosophy of taking leaps of faith.
Is just a leap of faith
Encouraging to face challenges with courage and belief.
Spread your arms and hold your breath
Metaphorically advising to embrace uncertainty and trust in oneself.
Always trust your cape
Repeating the importance of trusting one's inner strength throughout life.
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