Cry Like a Baby
Navigating Life's Symphony: Kasey Chambers' Emotional Journey
Lyrics
Well I never lived through the great depression
Expressing that the narrator has not experienced the great depression firsthand.
Sometimes I feel as though I did
Despite not living through it, the narrator sometimes feels a connection to the great depression.
And I don't have answers for every single question
Admitting a lack of answers for all life's questions, acknowledging the uncertainty.
But that's OK 'cos I'm just a kid
Accepting the limitations of understanding as the narrator considers themselves just a kid.
Well I've seen pictures of my mother
Recalling images of the narrator's mother resembling their own appearance.
When she looked exactly like me
Reflecting on the likeness between the narrator and their mother in the past.
And I've seen all my friends running for cover
Observing friends attempting to escape or avoid something intangible.
Running from something they can't see
Describing friends running from an unseen threat or challenge.
And it's not easy to get handle on my life
Expressing the difficulty of understanding and managing the narrator's own life.
But I have tried it time and time again
Acknowledging multiple attempts to gain control or understanding of life.
But I still cry just like a baby
Admitting vulnerability by stating that the narrator still cries like a baby.
And I answer back to feel a little free
Responding to emotional challenges to experience a sense of freedom.
And I still fly even though I'm gonna fall
Persisting in taking risks despite the possibility of failure.
But I'm too far to let it get to me
Remaining resilient and not letting setbacks affect the narrator too deeply.
Well I'm not much like my generation
Highlighting differences between the narrator and their generation.
Their music only hurts my ears
Expressing discomfort with the music of the narrator's generation.
And I don't hide my pain to save my reputation
Rejecting the idea of hiding pain for the sake of reputation.
It's too hard to keep up with these years
Admitting the challenge of keeping up with the passing years and changes.
And it's not easy to a habit disappear
Acknowledging the difficulty of breaking a habit despite repeated efforts.
But I have tried it time and time again
Expressing perseverance in attempting to overcome habits despite past failures.
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