The Fool's Errand
Guidance Through Life's Maze: The Fool's Errand Wisdom
Lyrics
Woah boy you're gonna break your back
Warning about the risk of physical strain or exhaustion.
If you keep, workin' like this
Advising against continuing current intense work.
Yeah workin' like this
Reinforcing the idea of the demanding nature of the work.
Woah boy if you don't relax
Expressing concern for potential harm due to overexertion.
Think of the fun you'll miss
Highlighting the negative consequences of not taking a break.
All the fun you will miss
Emphasizing the enjoyment or experiences that may be missed.
Woah don't you go
Strong caution against proceeding on a difficult path.
Down that troubled road
Discouraging the choice of a challenging and troubled route.
Woah don't you go
Repeating the warning against going down a troubled road.
Just come on home
Suggesting the preferable option of returning home.
Woah boy please put that fire out
Urging to extinguish a metaphorical fire representing stress or problems.
You're burning at both ends
Noting excessive activity, burning the candle at both ends.
You're burning at both ends
Repeating the warning about overcommitting and its consequences.
Woah boy what's this fuss about
Questioning the cause of a disturbance or commotion.
I'm tryin' to help you friend
Offering help and support to the person in distress.
Yeah just help you friend
Reiterating the intention to assist a friend in need.
Diggin' only gets you down
Discouraging excessive digging, possibly a metaphor for overthinking or dwelling on issues.
Woah don't you go
Repeating the warning against choosing a troublesome path.
Down that troubled road
Advising against continuing on a difficult and troubled road.
Woah don't you go
Reiterating the suggestion to return home as a safer and better option.
Just come on home
Encouraging the person to come home rather than face difficulties.
Come on home
Repeating the call to return home, emphasizing the idea of safety and comfort.
Don't you go, come home
Final plea to avoid going away and instead choose the security of home.
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