Lyrics
Nobody knows which way you’ll go
Nobody can predict the path you will take.
I can’t control you
The speaker acknowledges the lack of control over the other person's choices.
I pray tomorrow is brighter than today
The speaker expresses a hope for a better future for the other person.
I should not try to live two lives
The speaker recognizes the importance of living authentically and not leading a double life.
I only have one
The speaker emphasizes having only one life to live.
I only have one
Reiteration of the idea that there is only one life.
You have yours and I have mine
Acknowledgment of individuality, emphasizing that each person has their own life.
We only have one life
Highlighting the shared reality that everyone has only one life.
I watch you make the same mistake
The speaker observes the other person repeating a mistake.
You learn the hard way
Learning through difficult experiences is emphasized.
I pray tomorrow you will hear
The speaker hopes that the other person will understand the message of love.
What love has to say
Encouraging the other person to pay attention to the wisdom of love.
I should not try to live two lives
Reiteration of the importance of living authentically and not leading a double life.
I only have one
Emphasis on having only one life to live.
I only have one
Restatement of the idea that there is only one life.
You have yours and I have mine
Reaffirmation of individuality and the unique lives each person possesses.
We only have one life
Reiteration of the shared reality that everyone has only one life.
I try to hold you with an open hand
The speaker tries to support the other person with an open and non-controlling attitude.
You run away
The other person distances themselves or resists the speaker's influence.
You’re faster than I am
The other person is faster in making decisions or moving forward.
I can lead you to the water
The speaker can offer guidance or opportunities, but the other person has to make their own choices.
But I cannot make you drink
A metaphorical expression indicating that the speaker cannot force the other person to accept guidance.
Is it too much to ask for you
A request for the other person to pause and reflect on their actions.
To simply stop and think
The speaker expresses a desire for the other person to consider their decisions more carefully.
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