Lyrics
Mom says today's the big day
Mom informs the speaker that today is the first day of school.
My first day of school
The speaker expresses anticipation and nervousness about the changes school may bring.
And everything is gonna change
The speaker acknowledges that everything might change on this significant day.
If anything's different, if anything's new
The speaker desires stability and hopes that nothing will be different or new.
I want things to stay the same
Expressing a preference for things to remain the same rather than experiencing change.
instead of school, I'm staying home
The speaker decides to stay home instead of going to school.
Cause there's lots to see on TV
Reasons for staying home include the attractions of television.
And there's drawings to be done
The speaker mentions having drawings to complete at home.
I'll be fine alone here Mom, you go have fun
The speaker reassures their mom that they'll be fine alone at home.
So thanks for the offer, but I'm not giving it a try
The speaker declines the offer to try going to school today.
I'm not going to school today
The decision is final: the speaker is not attending school today.
But tell the teacher hi
Despite not going to school, the speaker requests to convey greetings to the teacher.
Mom says hop in the car
Mom urges the speaker to get in the car to drive past the school.
Let's drive past the school
Exploring the possibility that seeing the school might change the speaker's mind.
Maybe that will change your mind
The speaker agrees to keep their mom company during this drive.
I'll do her the favor
Despite the favor, the speaker is confident that their mom won't trick them into going to school.
And keep her company
Arriving at the school's parking lot, observing kids from different areas.
But there's no way she's tricking me
The suggestion to take a look before deciding to turn around.
We pull into the parking lot
The speaker appreciates the offer but maintains their decision not to go to school.
There's kids from all over town
Observing the diversity of kids in the school's vicinity.
She said maybe you should take a look
Mom suggests taking a closer look before making a final decision.
Before we turn around
The speaker expresses gratitude for the offer but remains resolute about not attending school.
I said thanks for the offer, that's a real nice try
Despite the offer, the speaker stands firm in their decision not to go to school.
I'm not going to school today
Reiterating the decision not to attend school but asking to convey greetings to the teacher.
But tell the teacher hi
Despite not attending, the speaker wants to extend greetings to the teacher.
Mom parks, opens the door
Mom parks and suggests going for a walk to see where the school is located.
Says let's go for a walk
The speaker agrees to take a look but remains unsure about staying.
So you can see where you almost went to school
Mom aims to show the speaker the school they almost attended.
I agree that's fine by me, I'll go take a look
The speaker is willing to take a look but expresses hesitation about staying.
But I don't think I'm gonna stay
The speaker decides not to stay after seeing the school.
Then I see a kid that's my age, he's looking right at me
Spotting a kid their age, the speaker considers leaving but gets approached by the other kid.
I say Mom it's time to go but then he says to me
The speaker intends to leave, but the other kid engages them in conversation.
Hey it's nice to meet you
The new kid greets the speaker and mentions it's their first day of school.
It's my first day of school
The new kid encourages the speaker not to be shy and to step inside, suggesting meeting the teacher.
Don't be shy, step inside and tell the teacher hi
Encouraged by the new friend, the speaker decides to go to school, expressing a willingness to tell the teacher hi.
So bye bye Mom
The speaker says goodbye to mom, indicating a change of heart and a decision to attend school.
I'll see you after school
Assuring mom that everything will be fine, and expressing a commitment to staying at school.
I'll be fine, I changed my mind, I'll tell the teacher hi
The speaker reiterates the change of mind and the intention to greet the teacher.
I'll be fine, I changed my mind, I'll tell the teacher hi
Restating the decision to attend school, greet the teacher, and expressing confidence in being fine.
I'll be fine, I changed my mind, I'll tell the teacher hi
Emphasizing the final decision to attend school, greet the teacher, and assuring that everything will be fine.
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