Go With The Flow
Embracing Life's Currents
Lyrics
I knew this guy once
The speaker recalls an acquaintance.
Who thought he could
The person believed they could control their destiny.
manage his fate
Managing their fate was seen as achievable.
The way he did his credit cards
Comparison to managing credit cards, possibly implying financial decisions.
He didn't have fun
The person didn't enjoy life until it was too late.
Until already too late
The realization of the lack of enjoyment came too late.
Because he tried so hard
Due to trying too hard to control outcomes.
And I say "no"
The speaker disagrees or rejects this approach.
I will go with the flow
The speaker prefers to go with the flow, accepting life as it comes.
I'm in control
Contrast to the person who believed in strict control.
But I can let go
The speaker can let go of control.
Because it really doesn't matter
Emphasizes the insignificance of control in the grand scheme.
if you're wealthy or poor
Regardless of wealth, the speaker advocates enjoying life.
Enjoy your destiny
Encourages embracing one's destiny.
I knew this girl once
Introduction of another individual, a girl.
She always lived 10 years ahead
She consistently looked to the future.
Always reaching for the sky
Always aspiring for higher goals or achievements.
She never took time
Neglected to appreciate the present.
To stop and enjoy what she had
Failed to enjoy the current moment.
Just watched it all fly by
Observing life passing by without active participation.
And I say "no"
Reiteration of the speaker's choice to go with the flow.
I will go with the flow
Consistent with the speaker's attitude toward life.
I'm in control
The speaker has a sense of control but is willing to let go.
But I can let go
Emphasizes the speaker's flexibility in approach.
Because it really doesn't matter
Reiteration that wealth or poverty doesn't determine importance.
if you're wealthy or poor
Life is inherently uncertain for everyone.
Life will always be unsure
Life's unpredictability is acknowledged.
And even though you can control
Even with control, there are limits to shaping one's personality.
the kinda person you'll be
Encouragement to embrace one's destiny once again.
Enjoy your destiny
A final emphasis on enjoying the journey of life.
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