These Early Days
Cherished Innocence: Embracing Life's Early Days
Lyrics
You're only two and the whole wild world revolves around you,
You, at the age of two, perceive the world as revolving around you.
And nothing happened yet that you might ever wish to forget.
Nothing unpleasant has occurred in your life that you might want to forget.
It doesn't stay that way, if I could I'd make stay that way.
The speaker wishes the current positive state to persist but acknowledges it won't.
And this you will recall in after years,
In the future, you will remember these early, carefree days.
Though you may weary of this vale of tears -
Despite potential weariness in the future, remember the joy amidst difficulties.
These days remember, always remember.
An urging to always remember these innocent days.
You're only two and I've no wish to worry you,
The speaker doesn't want to burden you with worries at your young age.
So pay no mind to those who say the world is unkind -
Ignore those who claim the world is unkind; it's merely their perspective.
That's just something they've read,
The notion of the unkind world is derived from what others have read.
And if I could I'd strike them dead.
If possible, the speaker would eliminate those negative influences.
And this you will recall in after years,
Similar to line 4, emphasizing the future recollection of current times.
Though you may weary of this vale of tears -
Despite potential challenges, remember the happiness amidst tears.
These days remember, always remember.
A repetition, emphasizing the importance of remembering these days.
And honey there's no rush,
No need to rush; the world will wait for your growth.
The world will wait for you to grow up.
A reassurance that time is on your side.
And this you will recall in after years,
Reiteration of the future recollection of current positive sentiments.
Though you may weary of this vale of tears -
Despite potential weariness, remember the world's patience.
These days remember, always remember.
Emphasizing once again the importance of remembering these days.
I hope you never change,
The speaker hopes you maintain your current positive qualities.
I'll call you Jimmy, they call you James;
The use of different names suggests the speaker's personal connection to you.
Don't ever change,
An earnest plea not to change from your current self.
I'll call you Jimmy, they call you James.
A repetition, reinforcing the desire for you to remain the same.
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