Time Machine
Time Travel Reflections: Navigating Life's Pressures and Pursuing Dreams
Lyrics
Flashback to when I was five years old
Reflecting on childhood memories, specifically when the speaker was five years old.
My mama told me "you're gonna change the world"
The speaker's mother expressed confidence in the speaker's ability to make a positive impact on the world.
I wanted to believe her
The speaker desired to believe the optimistic message from their mother.
But now when I see her
As the speaker grew older, doubt and challenges arose in understanding and fulfilling the earlier message.
It's hard and I can't explain
Expressing the difficulty of explaining the challenges faced now compared to the simplicity of childhood.
It used to be so simple
Contrasting the current complexities with the simplicity of the past.
But now its like I'm crippled
Describing a feeling of being handicapped or overwhelmed by current pressures.
The pressures pushin' down on me
The weight of expectations and challenges is pressing down on the speaker.
I wish that I could go back
Expressing a desire to return to a time when challenges were not fully understood.
When I was too young to know that
Reflecting on the innocence of youth when the complexities of the world were not apparent.
The world isn't what it seems
Realizing that the world is more complicated and challenging than it seemed in childhood.
So can I get a
Requesting a metaphorical time machine to revisit the past.
Time Machine
Repetition of the desire for a time machine, emphasizing the longing for simplicity and innocence.
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-Flashback to when I was ten years old
Shifting to another childhood memory at the age of ten.
My Father told me
The speaker's father imparted advice on resilience and self-confidence.
"Pick yourself up off the ground"
Instructions on maintaining resilience, standing tall, and not letting others bring the speaker down.
Brush off the dirt
-Fix your posture
-Stand up tall
-Don't ever let them put you down
Repetition of the desire for a time machine, emphasizing the need for resilience and self-confidence.
So can I get a
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-Young and wild
Reflecting on youthful exuberance and a carefree attitude.
Just like I used to be
Describing a desire to recapture the energy and spirit of the past.
Like it's my sweet 16
A reference to the carefree attitude of a sweet 16 celebration.
Let them all stop and stare
Expressing a determination to be oneself and not be influenced by the opinions of others.
Let them know that I don't care
-I know who I'm gonna be
-So can I get a
Repetition of the request for a time machine, emphasizing the desire to reclaim a more positive and carefree mindset.
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Final repetition of the longing for a time machine to return to a simpler, more optimistic time.
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