How To Grow Up
Navigating Life's Evolution
Lyrics
There were many things
Reflecting on numerous past experiences or aspects of life.
I used to believe
Discussing beliefs held in the past.
And sure was right
Expressing confidence in past beliefs.
Now as I keep getting older
Acknowledging the process of aging.
As I gain more information
Noting the accumulation of knowledge over time.
I'm not sure what's right anymore
Expressing uncertainty about what is right as more information is gained.
There were many things
Reflecting on past instances of distrust.
I used to distrust
Expressing past skepticism that was proven wrong.
And sure was wrong
Expressing confidence in past distrust being incorrect.
Now as I keep getting older
Acknowledging continued growth and learning with age.
As I learn more ways of looking
Exploring different perspectives and ways of understanding.
I began doubting my own
Expressing doubt about one's own beliefs.
How should I live?
Pondering the question of how to live life.
How should I love?
Questioning the appropriate way to love.
How should I give?
Contemplating the manner in which to give.
How should I die?
Reflecting on the approach to facing mortality.
There were many dreams
Recalling past dreams and aspirations.
I used to wish for
Describing dreams that used to bring joy.
That thrilled my heart
Expressing a change in the emotional response to past dreams.
Now as I keep getting older
Acknowledging a shift in perspective as one ages.
As I looked around & inside
Examining both external and internal experiences.
I'm not sure it thrills anymore
Expressing uncertainty about the continued thrill of past experiences.
How should I live?
Reiterating the question of how to live life.
How should I love?
Repeating the inquiry into the appropriate way to love.
How should I give?
Revisiting the contemplation of how to give.
How should I die?
Repeating the reflection on the approach to mortality.
I'm still not sure
Expressing lingering uncertainty about life's questions.
But one thing for sure
Asserting a definite change in perspective or self.
I've changed
Stating a clear transformation or evolution.
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