The Way It Goes
Life's Journey Unveiled: The Way It Goes by Matt Cooper
Lyrics
When you're six you plant seeds in the backyard at home
Childhood innocence, symbolized by planting seeds in the backyard at home.
Momma says water them sit back and watch them grow
Mother's guidance on nurturing and patience for growth.
It takes a little time but they'll start popping up in rows
Time is needed for things to develop and take shape.
That's just the way it goes
Acceptance of the natural progression of life, "That's just the way it goes."
You spend a million miles in that back seat of your dad's Ford
Reflection on the passage of time spent in the back seat of a father's Ford.
First you're too young then you're shotgun and before you know
The stages of life from being too young to taking control (shotgun).
You turn sixteen get the keys and go off on your own
Turning sixteen, gaining independence, and venturing into the world.
That's just the way it goes
Reiteration of accepting life's course with "That's just the way it goes."
Then somewhere along that line you'll fall harder
Expectation of experiencing deep emotions and challenges.
Than you've fallen in your whole life
Acknowledgment of intense emotions and romantic experiences.
You'll start wondering 'bout
Contemplation about commitment and marriage.
Rings for sale and wedding bells
Thoughts about engagement rings and the prospect of marriage.
Moving in getting settled down
Settling down, moving in, and building a life together.
Girl laying next to you right now
The present moment of being with a loved one.
I'm looking down that road and I hope
Looking ahead to the future and embracing it with hope.
That's just the way it goes
Reiteration of acceptance with "That's just the way it goes."
One day you'll trade that truck in for something that's way safer
Transitioning to a safer lifestyle as responsibilities increase.
And that one bedroom apartment for a house you'll pay off later
Moving from an apartment to a house, emphasizing long-term commitment.
Start acting like your daddy when you show your boy the ropes
Passing on life lessons and traditions to the next generation.
That's just the way it goes mmm
Restating the inevitability of life's progression.
Then somewhere along that line you'll fall harder
Revisiting the theme of falling deeply in love.
Than you've fallen in your whole life
Reflecting on profound emotions experienced throughout life.
You'll start wondering 'bout
Contemplation about parenthood and raising children.
Babies you'll be raising up
Thinking about the responsibilities of raising a family.
And messy rooms and Tonka trucks
Everyday family life, symbolized by messy rooms and Tonka trucks.
Girl laying next to you right now
The joy of being with a loved one in the present moment.
I'm looking down that road and I hope
Looking ahead with optimism and hope for the future.
That's just the way it goes
Reaffirming acceptance of life's journey with "That's just the way it goes."
'Cause hairs get gray and steps get slow
Acknowledging the aging process with gray hair and slowing steps.
Kids grow up and have a few of their own
Children growing up and starting families of their own.
But you still got that smile and that same hand to hold
Despite aging, the enduring presence of a smile and a hand to hold.
And together you grow old
Growing old together with a life partner.
That's just the way it goes
Reiteration of acceptance with "That's just the way it goes."
When somewhere along that line you fall harder
Revisiting the theme of falling deeply in love at different life stages.
Than you've fallen in your whole life
Reflecting on a lifetime of emotional experiences.
You start wondering how
Contemplation on the rapid passage of time.
80 years went by so fast
Expressing surprise at how quickly 80 years have passed.
And how you're just lucky to have
Gratitude for having a lifelong partner who feels like home.
A girl like her that's always felt like home
Emphasizing the luck and joy of having a loving partner.
All the way down that road yeah I hope
Looking back on life's journey with hope and acceptance.
That's just the way it goes
Reiteration of the theme with "That's just the way it goes."
That's just the way it goes
Final acknowledgment of the inevitability and cyclical nature of life.
Yeah I hope
Expressing hope for the continuation of life's journey.
That's just the way it goes
Closing affirmation of the natural course of life.
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