Lyrics
There's a new day on the horizon
Anticipation of a new and positive beginning or change.
There's a rising in the air
Sense of something uplifting and changing in the atmosphere.
Somewhere somebody's tryin' to tell me they care
Awareness of someone expressing care or concern.
So I'm a lift my head to a new day
Determination to face the future with a positive outlook.
Plant my feet on the ground
Commitment to stand firm and face reality.
Look at life in a new way and what's goin' down
Adopting a fresh perspective on life and its challenges.
'Cause today's the day, I'm gonna take things slow
Decision to take things slowly and savor the present.
Try and change my ways, forgive and let all that go
Intent to change behavior, let go of grudges, and forgive.
Tell the ones I love, what they need to know
Expressing love and a desire to communicate with loved ones.
I'm gonna turn around, settle down
Turning one's life around and finding stability.
And slow my roll
Reaffirming the decision to slow down and take control.
Mixin' loneliness and whiskey
Describing a mix of emotions and vices, indicating a troubled past.
Heartache and cocaine
Associating heartache and substance abuse with a nomadic lifestyle.
Livin' life like a gypsy, lost and ashamed
Acknowledging a sense of loss and shame in life choices.
So I'm a look to the Lord as my witness
Turning to faith and seeking redemption as a witness.
Rest my hat on a shelf
Symbolic act of giving up a reckless lifestyle.
Trade these boots for forgiveness and find myself
Expressing a willingness to seek forgiveness and self-discovery.
'Cause today's the day, I'm gonna take things slow
Reiteration of the decision to embrace a slower pace in life.
Try to change my ways forgive and let all that go
Continued commitment to change and forgiveness.
Tell the ones I love, 'cause they need to know
Communication of feelings and thoughts to loved ones.
I'm gonna turn around, settle down
Emphasizing the intention to find stability and peace.
And I can't believe sixteen has long since past
Reflection on the passage of time and the desire to mature.
'Cause I'm tired of runnin', and never looking back
Tiredness of a restless lifestyle and a reluctance to look back.
And I won't survive if I live this life this fast, no, no
Realization of the potential harm in living a fast-paced life.
And today's the day, I'm gonna take things slow
Reiteration of the commitment to a slower, more thoughtful life.
Change my ways, forgive and let all that go
Continued emphasis on personal change and letting go of the past.
Tell the ones I love, what they need to know
Reaffirming the importance of communicating with loved ones.
I'm gonna turn around, settle down
Restating the decision to turn around and find stability.
And slow my roll
Final affirmation of the commitment to slow down and find balance.
Slow my roll, slow my roll
Repetition of the commitment to slow down, emphasizing closure.
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