Fountain Of Youth
Embracing Youthful Freedom: Unveiling Truths & Change
Lyrics
I think we better listen to these kids
The speaker suggests paying attention to the insights of young people.
We can't keep pretending we know what we're doing
Acknowledges a lack of certainty or understanding in their actions.
I can't keep pretending I'm afraid
The speaker can no longer pretend to be fearful.
If you'll sit and listen
Encourages someone to listen, setting the stage for a revelation.
I'll tell you a secret
The speaker is willing to share a secret if the listener is attentive.
We can do whatever we want
Expresses freedom and honesty in actions and speech.
We can say whatever we mean
-I have waited so long, Mrs. President
A reference to waiting for change or progress, addressing a figure of authority.
Matriarchs and Teddy Boys, play in houses on the lake
Mentions various characters engaging in activities by the lake, possibly symbolizing societal roles.
How can we quit drugs if you're gonna watch like that?
Raises the question of overcoming challenges, like drug addiction, in the face of scrutiny.
Give me five good reasons you trust us with our future
Challenges authority figures by requesting reasons to trust them with the future.
We can do whatever we want
Reiterates the theme of freedom and authenticity in actions and speech.
We can say whatever we mean
-And if we don't care
Ponders the significance of caring and emphasizes the freedom to dream.
Then who cares?
-We've been dreaming of you
Expresses a recurring dream of youth and change, symbolized by drinking from fountains of youth.
Drinking from fountains of youth
-And if we don't change
-Then who will change?
-We've been dreaming of you
-Drinking from fountains of youth
-I think we better listen to these kids
Re-emphasizes the importance of listening to the younger generation and shedding pretense.
I can't keep pretending that I'm still asleep
-I can't keep pretending I'm afraid
-I was too stoned to call you but I thought that you'd say
Shares a personal experience of being too intoxicated to communicate but expecting understanding.
We can do whatever we want
Reiterates the freedom to act and speak without concern for societal judgment.
We can say whatever we mean
-And if we don't care
-Then who cares?
-We've been dreaming of you
Repeats the dream motif, emphasizing the desire for change and youth.
Drinking from fountains of youth
-And if we don't change
-Then who will change?
-We've been dreaming of you
-Drinking from fountains of youth
-We can do whatever we want
Final repetition of the freedom to act and speak authentically.
We can say whatever we mean
-We can do whatever we want
-We can say whatever we mean
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