Tender When I Want to Be
Tender Strength: Embracing Love's Gentle Power
Lyrics
I have a heart that's proud, you bet
I possess a proud heart.
I have a mind that won't forget
I have a memory that is retentive.
And I have arms that are strong and yet
My arms are strong, but they can be gentle when needed.
Tender when they want to to be
Expressing the capacity for tenderness when desired.
Well, you can be the will that finds the way
You can be the guiding will.
And you can be the one who saves the day
You can be the one who rescues or achieves success.
But show me tender when it's time to say
Show me tenderness when it's appropriate to do so.
Exactly how it ought to be
Specify how things should be.
And I never would've known it, darlin'
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have realized.
If I hadn't known about you
If I hadn't known you.
You said everyone can be a rock-'n'-roll like a river too
You mentioned that everyone can be like a rock-'n'-roll river.
Well, something happens when you find someone
There's a transformative effect when finding someone special.
Who makes you feel like you can do no wrong
Someone who makes you feel invincible.
No, you don't have to take the whole world on
No need to carry the weight of the whole world.
Just be tender when you want be
Just show tenderness when it's appropriate.
And I never would have known it, baby
Similar sentiment as line 11, emphasizing the impact of the person.
If I hadn't known about you
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have realized.
You said everyone can be a rock-'n'-roll like a river too
Reiteration of the idea that everyone can be like a rock-'n'-roll river.
So let the waters carry us away
Suggesting letting go and allowing the flow of life to take us.
Wave goodbye to the old parade
Bid farewell to the old ways of doing things.
Baby, when we're unafraid
Expressing courage and lack of fear.
To be tender when we want to be
Advocating for showing tenderness when the situation warrants it.
All the waters wash our cares away
Water symbolizes cleansing and renewal.
All that we can see are better days
Optimistic outlook, focusing on better days ahead.
Don't ever let me hesitate
Encouragement not to hesitate in expressing tenderness.
To be tender when I want to be
Reiterating the freedom to show tenderness as desired.
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