School Boy Heart
Embracing Life's Multifaceted Adventures
Lyrics
I got a school boy heart, a novelist eye
I possess a youthful, carefree attitude and an observant, creative perspective.
Stout sailor's legs and a license to fly
I have strong, sturdy legs like a sailor and a sense of freedom akin to having permission to fly.
I came with nomad feet and some wandering toes
I arrived with an inclination to wander and explore, reflected in my toes that hang off a surfboard.
That walk up my longboard and hang off the nose
I'm comfortable on a longboard, embodying a relaxed and adventurous lifestyle.
I suppose the need to focus never arose
I never felt the need to focus on one thing specifically, akin to a versatile tool like a Swiss Army knife.
So something like a Swiss Army knife, that's my life
My life is a mix of various elements, much like the assortment of tools in a Swiss Army knife.
Frankenstein had nothing on this body of mine
A metaphorical reference to the complex nature of the speaker's body, suggesting it's unique and remarkable.
The villagers still flockin' to see, to see me
People are still curious and interested in observing or learning about the speaker's uniqueness.
Breakin' free, breakin' free
Expressing the idea of breaking away from limitations or constraints to experience freedom.
'Cause I got a school boy heart, a novelist eye
Reiteration of possessing a youthful heart and perceptive eyes, emphasizing these characteristics.
Stout sailor's legs and a license to fly
Reiteration of strong, sturdy legs and a sense of freedom to explore or venture out.
I got a bartender ear and a beachcomber style
Having an attentive ear and a casual, relaxed style, perhaps associated with tending bar and beachcombing.
Piratical nerve and a vaudevillian style
Displaying boldness and courage, akin to a pirate, combined with a lively and entertaining manner.
I suspect I died in some cosmic shipwreck
Suggesting a past experience of catastrophe or failure that the speaker humorously accepts.
With all hands spread all over the deck, what the heck
Accepting the absurdity of the situation with a lighthearted attitude, "what the heck" expresses a carefree acceptance.
Then some kind of unseen and unscrupulous mind
Implies an outside force took advantage of the speaker's remains, metaphorically speaking.
Began to pick up what he could find (could find), added ice (added ice)
Metaphorical description of being manipulated or altered without consent.
Shook me twice (shock me twice), rolled the dice
Symbolizing a sense of being shaken and unpredictability, taking chances or risks.
Now I've got a school boy heart, a novelist eye
Reiteration of having a youthful heart and perceptive eyes, emphasizing these traits once more.
Stout sailor's legs and a license to fly
Reiterating strong, sturdy legs and the freedom to explore or venture out.
I got a native tongue from way down south
Describing a deep connection to a particular culture or region.
It sits in the cheek of my Gulf coastal mouth
Emphasizing a strong connection to the Gulf Coast region, suggesting a sense of identity tied to it.
I got a school boy heart, a novelist eye
Reiteration of possessing a youthful heart and perceptive eyes, emphasizing these characteristics once more.
Stout sailor's legs and a license to fly
Reiteration of strong, sturdy legs and a sense of freedom to explore or venture out.
I came with nomad feet and some wandering toes
Reiterating an inclination to wander and explore, similar to the earlier description of nomad feet.
That glide up my longboard and hang off the nose
Describing a sense of comfort and ease while engaging in a specific activity, in this case, surfing.
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