Metropolitan Age
Embracing Change in a Shifting World
Lyrics
The chairs have been moved, the shutters are gone,
The furniture has been rearranged, and the protective covers for windows are removed.
A real estate sign is hammered in the lawn
A sign indicating the property is for sale has been forcefully placed in the yard.
And as I walk through the empty house, it all feels strange
Walking through the vacant house feels unfamiliar and unsettling.
The tables have folded, they cashed in their chips,
The plans and arrangements have changed, and people have withdrawn from the situation.
Over there, there's a stain from where the ceiling drips
An evident mark on the floor indicates a problem with the ceiling leaking.
I guess I shouldn't be surprised it's time to turn the page
It's not surprising that a new chapter is beginning; it's time to move forward.
Small towns aren't forever in a metropolitan age
In the modern era, small towns are not permanent; change is inevitable.
I was born in this room, in a double bed,
The singer was born in this room, symbolizing a deep connection to the place.
And I'd fall asleep to stories that my father read
Childhood memories involve bedtime stories from the father.
And the stars were on the ceiling—when did that change?
The familiar ceiling adorned with stars, questioning when this innocence was lost.
We planted these oaks in the side of the yard
Oaks planted in the yard, growing under the sun, representing dreams.
They basked in the sun so they'd gleam in the stars
The trees would shine at night, suggesting aspirations to stand out.
And this treehouse in the back would turn into a stage
A childhood treehouse transforming into a stage for future ambitions.
I'd say "one day I'll make it big in this metropolitan age"
The dream of achieving success in the bustling metropolitan age.
I don't really feel as sad as I thought I would
Leaving the familiar doesn't evoke as much sadness as expected.
When you said it's time to go, I understood
Acceptance and understanding when told it's time to move on.
A little relieved we left when things were still good
A sense of relief for leaving while things were still positive.
We did all we should
Fulfilling responsibilities and doing everything that should be done.
And now I'm pacing a floor that seems impossibly loud
Feeling the intensity of the present moment in the echoing sounds.
But looking 'round the house, I only feel proud
Pride in reflecting on all the accomplishments within the house.
Of everything we'd done before we outgrew the place
Acknowledging growth and the need to move beyond the current place.
We could've pretended that nothing was wrong
Avoiding the reality of problems would only delay inevitable difficulties.
But that only would've kept us alive for so long
Delaying the truth would only provide a temporary escape.
Cuz sooner or later, we would've been living in a cage
Living a restricted and confined life would be the eventual consequence.
So let's pack our things and drive to the metropolitan age
Opting to pack and move towards a more dynamic and vibrant metropolitan life.
It couldn't hurt to try the metropolitan age
Expressing openness to exploring new opportunities in the metropolitan environment.
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