The Old Woman in Me
Embracing Wisdom: The Old Woman in Me
Lyrics
The old woman in me thinks I look good in these jeans
The older version of myself believes I look good in these jeans.
She remembers what her body did carrying all those kids
Reflecting on the physical challenges endured while carrying and birthing children.
She's narrowed down the truth, she don't even dye her roots
Embracing authenticity by not coloring her hair roots.
She's proud of the life she lived, says it made her the woman she is
Taking pride in the life lived, asserting it shaped her into the woman she is now.
The old woman in me, she don't wanna go back in time
The older self doesn't desire to return to the past, suggesting contentment with the present.
Thinks her fifties might have been her prime, says, "Don't give up on that man of mine"
Believing that her fifties might have been the best years and encouraging perseverance in love.
She's good at listening, says, "Kiss him every time a kid walks in"
Advocating attentiveness in relationships, specifically advising to kiss the partner when children are present.
Remember what your heart is for and you won't have to ask for more
Encouraging a profound understanding of one's heart to avoid seeking more than necessary.
She's a no-regretter
Describing herself as someone without regrets.
Yeah, a good forgiver
Portraying herself as someone adept at forgiveness.
Yeah, well, she's worn around the edges
Acknowledging the impact of life experiences on her character, indicated by being 'worn around the edges.'
Go on and let her be
Suggesting acceptance of her current state and encouraging others to let her be.
She's peace in a house dress
Depicting herself as a source of tranquility, metaphorically represented by a 'house dress.'
I'm a work in progress
Expressing personal growth as an ongoing process.
I hope someday I get to be the old woman in me
Expressing a desire to evolve into the mature, experienced woman described earlier.
The old woman in me never made herself an enemy
Highlighting a lack of animosity in her past self.
Took a while and finally found her faith, says, "Everybody makes mistakes"
Emphasizing the discovery of faith and understanding the inevitability of mistakes.
She'll smile and look you in the eye, say I love you too many times
Emphasizing the importance of expressing love without reservation.
Yeah, but she don't apologize for all that love
Refusing to apologize for the abundance of love given.
She's a no-regretter
Reiterating the lack of regrets in her life journey.
Yeah, a good forgiver
Reiterating her ability to forgive easily.
Yeah, well, she's worn around the edges
Reinforcing the idea that life's experiences have left marks on her character.
Go on and let her be
Encouraging acceptance of her current state and demeanor.
She's peace in a house dress
Portraying herself as a symbol of peace, even in the ordinary.
And I'm a work in progress
Acknowledging personal growth as an ongoing process.
I hope someday I get to be the old woman in me, yeah
Expressing the hope to eventually embody the qualities of the mature woman described.
The old woman in me sits on a front porch swing
Painting a picture of the older self enjoying a peaceful moment on a front porch swing.
Watching her grandkids play, dreaming 'bout yesterday, yesterday
Dreaming about the past while observing grandchildren play, hinting at nostalgia.
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