Goldilocks
Navigating Life's Maze: Resisting Societal Mold in Evan Crommett's 'Goldilocks'
Lyrics
Makes me wanna cry how fast time moves once you’re 21
Marks the realization of how quickly time passes once someone turns 21.
Mmm too young to be talking that way
Expresses disapproval of talking in a mature or serious manner at a young age.
(That's what I'm tryna say)
Reiterates the sentiment that talking in a mature way at a young age is not ideal.
Ran through two decades
Reflects on experiencing two decades of life.
You ain’t the right height for the rides
Suggests being not suitable for certain experiences or relationships due to physical height.
Finally swung the gates open wide
Describes the act of opening up to new experiences.
They tell me I’m being timed
Refers to the awareness of being under a time constraint or deadline.
You wanted me fearless and more ripe
Describes a desire for fearlessness and maturity.
Already you want me fresh and more tight
Highlights conflicting desires for freshness and tightness.
You want me shackled but screaming I’m free
Describes a desire for freedom while being constrained.
You only want me in that tasty in between
Expresses a preference for a specific, desirable state between extremes.
I ain’t gonna let you goldilocks me
Declares the refusal to be manipulated or influenced easily.
Hey! I ain’t gonna let you goldilocks me
Reiterates the determination not to be easily influenced or manipulated.
You got me feelin bad, for what?
Expresses confusion about feeling bad without a clear reason.
I haven’t got a clue (shit)
Acknowledges ignorance or lack of understanding about the cause of feeling bad.
I mean I lose stuff and get mad
Admits to losing things and getting angry as part of being human.
That’s only human but it ain’t a part of your blueprint
States that such human reactions are not part of a predetermined plan or design.
I drive myself crazy
Describes a self-destructive or mentally taxing behavior.
I plot my life like Scorsese
Compares planning life to the meticulous approach of filmmaker Martin Scorsese.
I drive myself crazy
Repeats the idea of self-induced mental distress.
Every time I hear the word “maybe”
Associates discomfort with the word "maybe."
You wanted me fearless and more ripe
Reiterates the desire for fearlessness and maturity.
Already you want me fresh and more tight
Highlights conflicting desires for freshness and tightness.
You want me shackled but screaming I’m free
Describes a desire for freedom while being constrained.
You only want me in that tasty in between
Expresses a preference for a specific, desirable state between extremes.
I ain’t gonna let you goldilocks me
Repeats the refusal to be easily manipulated or influenced.
Hey! I ain’t gonna let you goldilocks me
Reiterates the determination not to be easily influenced or manipulated.
I think you’re gas-lighting, I think you like it
Suspects psychological manipulation and suggests an enjoyment of it.
Flickering lights got me feeling near-sighted
Associates flickering lights with a distorted or unclear vision.
Sipping on your whiskey lookin down from above
Depicts a scene of someone looking down with a sense of superiority while drinking whiskey.
Does it fill you up to make someone feel they’re not enough?
Questions the satisfaction derived from making others feel inadequate.
Wanted me fearless and more ripe
Reiterates the desire for fearlessness and maturity.
Already you want me fresh and more tight
Highlights conflicting desires for freshness and tightness.
You want me shackled but screaming I’m free
Describes a desire for freedom while being constrained.
You only want me in that tasty in between
Expresses a preference for a specific, desirable state between extremes.
I ain’t gonna let you goldilocks me
Repeats the refusal to be easily manipulated or influenced.
Hey! I ain’t gonna let you goldilocks me
Reiterates the determination not to be easily influenced or manipulated.
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