Uncharted Terrain
Navigating Life's Journey: Uncharted Terrain Wisdom
Lyrics
When I was just a boy
Reflecting on childhood, the speaker recalls a moment with his father.
My daddy sat me on his knee
The speaker was seated on his father's knee during a significant conversation.
He told me that he loved
The father expressed love towards the speaker.
Me and that we're a family
Emphasizes the family bond and unity.
He spoke about the world
The father discussed the world and its potential opportunities.
And all the possibilities
Exploring the various possibilities in life.
Then he held me in his arms
The father physically reassured and comforted the speaker.
And said be what you want to be
Encouragement to pursue one's aspirations.
He paved the way for me to follow
The father set an example for the speaker to follow in life's uncharted territory.
Uncharted terrain now had a name
Naming the uncharted terrain, suggesting a clearer path forward.
It's how I got over
The speaker overcame challenges, inspired by the father's guidance.
When I became a man
Transitioning into adulthood, the speaker recalls another conversation with his father.
My daddy said come walk with me
The father invites the speaker to walk together, symbolizing shared experiences.
He said beeing a man
Being a man involves accepting responsibilities.
Comes with responsibility
The importance of responsibility is emphasized.
And all is keep your word
Stressing the significance of keeping one's promises.
To the best of your ability
To the best of one's ability, fulfilling commitments is essential.
Then he looked me in my eyes
The father maintains eye contact, signifying a serious moment.
And said it's time to set you free
Indicating a moment of release and allowing the speaker to forge his path.
He paved the way for me to follow
Continuing the theme of the father paving the way for the speaker.
Uncharted terrain now had a name
Reiterating that the once uncharted terrain is now defined, thanks to the father's guidance.
It's how I got over
Expressing how the speaker overcame challenges with the lessons learned.
He paved the way for me to follow
Again emphasizing the father's role in guiding the speaker's journey.
Uncharted terrain now had a name
Repeating the idea that the uncharted terrain now has a name, implying clarity.
It's how I got over
Reflecting on the transformative power of the father's influence in overcoming obstacles.
He paved the way for me to follow
Reiterating the father's role as a trailblazer for the speaker.
Uncharted terrain now had a name
Stating that the once unknown path is now recognizable, thanks to the father's guidance.
It's how I got over
Summarizing that overcoming challenges was made possible by the father's guidance.
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