Lyrics
Now you're pushing 31, duty calls you come and run
Feeling pressured at the age of 31 to fulfill responsibilities
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Now you're pushing 31, duty call you come and run
Feeling compelled by duty to act or respond
When will this be over, when will you be done
Questioning when the challenges or obligations will end
Instead of
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When will this be over, when will you be gone
Questioning when one will no longer be present or involved
Be a man, try to be tough
Encouragement to display strength and resilience
Or
Alternative: willingness to support and be there for someone
I'll be your man, try to be tough
Offering support while trying to show toughness
Instead of
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I'll be your man child to be tough
Willingness to provide care and support despite immaturity
Give me twenty minutes in between
Request for a brief pause or break
Instead of
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Giving twenty minutes in between
Offering brief respites or intervals
(Not sure about this one at all)
Unclear or ambiguous, possibly intentionally so
You can kill yourself, or you can make your mama proud
Choice between self-destructive behavior and making one's mother proud
Instead of
Alternative: choosing authenticity and still making one's mother proud
You can be yourself, well you can make your mama proud
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