Grown Man
Navigating Love's Menagerie: Decoding the Grown Man
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You got a grown man for a boyfriend,
You have an adult man as a boyfriend.
So you better treat him just like a baby.
You should treat him with care and attention, similar to how one would treat a baby.
He's a saint on Sunday, he's a bum on Monday;
He behaves as a saint on Sundays and poorly as a bum on Mondays; the rest of the week, he is just unpredictable and crazy.
The rest of the week he's just crazy.
His behavior throughout the week is inconsistent and erratic.
He's unpredictable, like an animal,
He is unpredictable, likened to various animals in terms of pride and strength.
Proud as an eagle, big and strong like a bear;
Describes his proud and strong nature using the imagery of an eagle and a bear.
He's a snake and a frog, he's a pig and a dog;
Lists several animal metaphors to depict the complexity of his personality.
There's a menagerie that's living in there.
There is a diverse array of characteristics within him, like a menagerie.
You'll be his princess--forever after, yes--
If you act youthful and maintain a princess-like attitude, he will treat you like one forever.
If you keep acting like you're always sixteen.
Emphasizes the need for you to maintain a youthful demeanor.
He is the king, ruling the kingdom's his thing;
He is the dominant figure, with a kingdom to rule, and his mother holds a significant role.
Just remember his mother is queen.
Reminds you of his mother's influence, as she is the queen.
Sometimes he fools around when he goes out of town
He may engage in infidelity when away, but consequences are inevitable.
But sooner or later he's bound to get caught.
Highlights his inclination to engage in extramarital affairs.
He loves coming home, but then he has to roam;
Enjoys returning home but feels compelled to wander.
Mr. Ambivalence is the guy that you've got.
Refers to him as Mr. Ambivalence, indicating his conflicting feelings and actions.
He's got some problems--no, you can't solve them--
He has unresolved problems and inner demons that cannot be resolved.
He's got some goblins that he can't exorcise.
He struggles with personal issues and unresolved psychological challenges.
Mostly he wants to cry, he's afraid to die,
Expresses his vulnerability, fear of death, and living life as if it's an undesirable reward.
But he's living life like it's a booby prize.
Describes life as a booby prize, suggesting disappointment or a less-than-desirable outcome.
He wishes he were young, a little better hung,
Expresses a desire to be younger and more endowed.
And he's paranoid you feel that way too;
Paranoia about whether you share the same desire for a younger partner.
So reassure him, you'll never cure him,
Encourages reassurance, acknowledging that you cannot change him but emphasizing your importance.
But he still needs his daily dose of you.
He still needs your attention and affection, even if he cannot be fully "cured."
You got a grown man for a boyfriend,
Reiteration of having a grown man as a boyfriend and the need to treat him like a baby.
So you better treat him just like a baby.
Emphasizes the expectation of care and attention towards him.
Yeah, he's a saint on Sunday, he's a bum on Monday;
Repetition of his contrasting behaviors on different days of the week.
The rest of the week...
He's asleep on Sunday, he's a beast on Monday;
Highlights his varied behaviors on different days, including sleepiness and aggression.
Rest of the week...
Repetition of the contrast in his behavior throughout the week.
He's blue on Sunday, and he's manic on Monday;
Describes his emotional states on different days, including feeling blue and manic.
Rest of the week he's just crazy.
Reiteration of his overall unpredictable and crazy nature.
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