Lyrics
You won't let me change
You feel resistant or unwilling to allow me to undergo a transformation.
You don't let me change
Similar to line 1, emphasizing the lack of permission or support for change.
Tell me I can grow up
Requesting affirmation that personal growth is possible.
And age will forget that I'm old
Suggesting that advancing in age might help erase the awareness of being old.
You won't let me change
Reiteration of the resistance or hindrance to personal change.
You don't let me change
Repeating the idea that external factors are preventing transformation.
The story is already told
Implying that the narrative or fate is predetermined and unalterable.
As tears get mixed up with rain
Describing a situation where emotions and external elements mix, leading to frustration.
Every time I mention I mention in vain
Expressing the futility of mentioning or seeking change without success.
How do you expect to be free
Pondering on the challenge of achieving freedom when political ideologies are ingrained.
When all your politics were written in
Highlighting the entrenchment of personal beliefs expressed in a symbolic manner.
The lipstick that kissed me
Referencing a past romantic encounter, possibly marked by insincere gestures.
You won't let me change
Repetition of the desire for change, facing resistance.
You don't let me change
Reiteration of the lack of allowance for personal transformation.
Tell me I can grow up
Seeking reassurance that growth is possible despite resistance.
And age will forget that I'm old
Repeating the idea that aging might mitigate the consciousness of being old.
You won't let me change
Emphasizing the difficulty in effecting personal change due to external factors.
You don't let me change
Reiterating the theme of external resistance to transformation.
The story is already told
Stating that the overarching narrative or destiny is unalterable.
If the world keeps blowing
Contemplating the persistence of challenges or turmoil in the world.
In storm around us all
Describing a scenario where communication is hindered or silenced.
All the words are frozen
Indicating a state of stagnation or lack of progress as expressed through frozen words.
As the rain turns into snow fall
Metaphorically describing a transition from rain to snowfall, suggesting a change in emotions.
So happy I was
Reflecting on past contentment in serving a purpose, possibly blindly.
To serve blindly on the tray
Noting that sincerity is not always presented poetically but as a genuine way to express discontent.
And honesty isn't poetry
Commenting on the straightforwardness of honesty when expressing dissatisfaction.
Just a truthful way to complain
Asserting that honesty is a truthful means of expressing grievances.
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