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I once heard from a wise old fool
I heard advice from an experienced but unconventional person
"Can't catch time, cause it's already caught you"
Time is elusive, and attempting to control it is futile
So I ran with my golden youth
Embarked on a journey during a youthful, vibrant period of life
Forgot my Bible, but I swear, I swear, I'll read that soon
Neglected religious teachings but intends to revisit them soon
I tumbled northward with the world's best band
Traveled northward with a talented musical group
Couldn't play my stay in this goddamn forsaken land
Struggled to find a place in a challenging and unpleasant environment
So I tied my shoes and headed West
Made preparations and moved westward seeking redemption like others
To find salvation just like all the rest
Searching for salvation, a common pursuit
She, she said "how do you do?" And I said
Introduced to someone who greeted them, responded positively about life
"I'm alright, I'm just living my life"
Expressed contentment with life, with a persistent melody in mind
I got a tune in my head, and it rings till Kingdom come, this will be done
Carries a persistent tune in their thoughts, expressing a sense of finality
And someday, we'll all be gone
Contemplated the transient nature of life
Became a slave to some lying truth
Became subservient to a misleading belief
Bent my back to save my neck from the noose
Endured hardships to avoid a perilous situation
Broke my shackles, and got lost in the wind
Freed themselves from constraints and embraced uncertainty
Kept the dust with me from all the places I have been
Carries the memories and experiences of various places
She, she said "how do you do?" And I said
Engaged in conversation, expressing a determination to chase time
"Hell alright, I'm just chasing the time"
Acknowledged challenges but emphasized the pursuit of time
I got a fire in my head, and it burns till Kingdom come, this will be done
Described a burning passion with a sense of inevitability
And someday, we'll all be gone
Anticipated a future where everyone will cease to exist
No traveler will out-tongue me
Asserted a superior ability to articulate experiences compared to other travelers
I've seen the Devil and he just let me be
Encountered hardship represented by the Devil but was left unharmed
Fool me once, and I'll fool you twice
Adopted a cautious approach, suggesting resilience and learning from mistakes
I got a grin 'cause I rigged the dice
Expressed a sly satisfaction in overcoming challenges
She, she said "how do you do?" And I said
Engaged in another encounter, expressing a more rebellious attitude towards life
"Hell alright, I'm just pissing my life"
Nonchalantly described the act of wasting one's life
I got a love in my head, and it screams till Kingdom come, this will be done
Described a passionate and enduring love with a sense of finality
And someday...
Reiterated the idea of an eventual end for everyone
I'm older and I won't forget
Reflected on aging but emphasized the importance of remembering maternal advice
My dear ma's words and what she said, "boy, you ain't dead yet"
Recalled mother's words and acknowledged being alive
Tell my brothers that I love them so
Expressed love for siblings
Tell my good pa, I don't think I'm coming back home
Conveyed uncertainty about returning home to the father
Coming back home
Reiterated uncertainty about returning home
Again
Emphasized the uncertainty of returning home once again
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