Growing Up Is Getting Old
Navigating Life's Rodeo: Jason Michael Carroll's 'Growing Up Is Getting Old'
Lyrics
Well it's been a while since I did something I could get arrested for
Reflects a longing for past activities that could have led to trouble or legal consequences.
All the girls I ran around with, don't run around no more
Expresses the change in the social circle, with former companions no longer engaging in previous behaviors.
The days of racing cars and closing down bars are winding down
Highlights the shift from a more reckless lifestyle to a calmer one, as indicated by the reduced involvement in risky activities.
I feel like the only cowboy left here in this town
Feels like the only person still embracing a wild or adventurous spirit in the current environment.
Cause I've raised enough hell for my next 50 years
Believes to have already caused enough trouble for a long time to come.
Dodging work, chasing skirts, and shotgunning beers
Describes past behaviors of avoiding responsibilities, pursuing relationships, and consuming alcohol rapidly.
I need to act my age, so I've been told
There's advice or pressure to conform to a more mature demeanor.
But man this growing up is getting old
Expresses frustration with the process of maturing or growing older.
Ya my buddy and I use to raise em high and stay out till 4
Recalls past nights spent out late with a friend, reveling until early hours.
But his new wife won't let me crash on the couch no more
Indicates a change in friendship dynamics due to the friend's new commitments or responsibilities.
Even he said man ain't it time to tone it down
Even the friend acknowledges the need to reduce such behaviors, suggesting it's time for change.
Now that's the last thing I'd thought I ever hear come from his mouth
Surprised to hear the friend advocating for moderation, contrary to expectations.
Cause we've raised enough hell for our next 50 years
Shared experiences of engaging in wild activities with a friend for an extended period.
Dodging work, chasing skirts, and shotgunning beers
Highlights past habits of avoiding responsibilities, pursuing relationships, and heavy drinking.
I need to act my age, so I've been told
Continued pressure or advice to conform to age-appropriate behaviors.
But man this growing up is getting old
Reiterates the frustration with the process of growing up or becoming more responsible.
Like a wild horse is tough to tame
Compares the difficulty of restraining oneself from wild behavior to taming a wild horse.
I gotta wild streak that's hard to break
Emphasizes a persistent inclination towards behaviors considered rebellious or unconventional.
Cause we've raised enough hell for our next 50 years
Reiterates the notion of having lived excessively and recklessly for a prolonged period.
Dodging work, chasing skirts, and shotgunning beers
Revisits past patterns of avoiding responsibilities, pursuing relationships, and excessive drinking.
I need to act my age, so I've been told
Continued pressure or advice to behave more maturely due to age.
But man this growing up is getting old
Expresses the frustration and weariness associated with the process of growing older.
Ya this growing up is getting old
Reaffirms the sentiment that the process of maturing is becoming tiresome or burdensome.
Ya, it's getting old
Reiterates the weariness or dissatisfaction with the process of growing up.
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