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You might catch her riding high upon the waves
You may find her enjoying success and confidence.
Down in Newport, California
In Newport, California, she might be experiencing a high point in life.
You might catch her in Manhattan taking names
In Manhattan, she could be assertive and making a mark.
Talking tough like a New Yorker
She speaks confidently, adopting a tough New Yorker demeanor.
You might catch her out in London drinking late
She might be socializing and enjoying nightlife in London.
Running a tab she can’t afford
She incurs debts while living a lifestyle beyond her means.
And the people say she’s living life the way
People acknowledge that she is living in accordance with her age.
That she should before she’s older
She is living her life boldly before getting older.
For it is strange the way the river bends
The twists in life are peculiar and unpredictable.
And she can’t know where it will lead
She doesn't know where her choices will lead.
I know she’d like to think it never ends
She wishes to believe that her journey has no conclusion.
But she would like to think a lot of things
She tends to have idealistic thoughts.
You might catch her driving east across the plains
She might be traveling across the plains towards the east.
Passing Tulsa, Oklahoma
Passing Tulsa, Oklahoma, she continues her journey.
You might catch her flying west over the states
Flying west over the states, returning to her home in Arizona.
To her home in Arizona
She has a quest for adventure and discovery in Spain.
You might catch her hunting treasure out in Spain
Searching for treasures, exploring castles in Segovia.
Searching castles in Segovia
People recognize that she is embracing life as she should before aging.
And the people say she’s living life the way
Her life journey has unexpected turns like a bending river.
That she should before she’s colder
She discards the conventional map, taking a more spontaneous path.
For it is strange the way the river bends
She maintains the belief that her journey has no definite endpoint.
And she has thrown away the map
She remains unaware of where her choices will lead.
And she would like to think it never ends
Despite uncertainty, she persists in her journey.
But she won’t know so let her row while she can
Encouragement to let her continue rowing in life's journey.
She is heading down a road she’s never known
She is venturing into unknown territory in her life.
But she will go while she is able
She is determined to pursue her path while she can.
She has lost her phone with no direction home
She faces challenges and uncertainties without a clear direction.
But turning back’s not on the table
Despite challenges, turning back is not an option for her.
You know you cannot keep an eagle in a cage
Using metaphors, freedom is crucial for certain spirits.
Can’t keep a stallion in a stable
Confining certain individuals is against their nature.
So give her space and let her run her race
Advocating for giving her space to pursue her goals.
And if she fails, make it a fable
If she faces setbacks, turn her experiences into a memorable story.
For it is strange the way the river bends
Life's twists and turns are unpredictable and mysterious.
And we don’t know where it will lead
The destination of life's journey is uncertain.
I know we’d like to think it never ends
Similar to earlier, the desire to believe in an endless journey.
But we would like to think a lot of things
People often prefer optimistic beliefs despite life's uncertainties.
For it is strange the way the river bends
Reflecting on life's unpredictable nature, acknowledging mutual need for support.
I think we all could use a hand
Suggesting that everyone could benefit from assistance.
I know we’d like to think it never ends
Reiterating the desire to believe in an endless journey despite uncertainty.
But we don’t know so let us row while we can
Encouragement to continue navigating life's uncertainties.
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