Lyrics
Listen young people I'm 74
Expressing the speaker's age, 74, setting the context for advice.
And I plan to live 60 or 70 more
Expressing the speaker's desire for a long life despite age.
Yeah I've been all around I've done a few things
Reflecting on a life rich with experiences and actions.
And I spent a few nights on the floor oh
Acknowledging nights spent in challenging situations.
Did everything wrong but I never got caught
Confessing past mistakes but avoiding consequences.
So of course I would do it all over again
Expressing a willingness to repeat past actions.
I surprised many people who'd written me off
Surprising those who underestimated the speaker's capabilities.
Years ago, now they're way underground
Noting the transformation from being written off to being influential.
Nobody asked me, but here's my advice
Offering unsolicited advice to the younger generation.
To a young man or woman who's living this life
Guidance to young individuals navigating a challenging world.
In a world gone to hell where nobody's safe
Describing a world in chaos and emphasizing its dangers.
Do not go quietly unto your grave
Urging not to accept defeat silently in the face of adversity.
Do not go quietly unto your grave
Reiterating the importance of resisting quietly against challenges.
Learned a few tricks and I'll learn a few more
Highlighting the speaker's accumulated knowledge and skills.
And I got enough bullets to fight a small war
Emphasizing preparedness for significant challenges.
Nobody asked me so here's my advice
Repeating the offering of advice to the younger generation.
To a young man or woman who's living this life
Continuing the guidance for those navigating a troubled world.
In a world gone to hell where nobody's safe
Reinforcing the idea of resistance in a world with no safety.
Do not go quietly unto your grave
Reiterating the plea not to succumb silently to challenges.
Do not go quietly unto your grave
Stressing the importance of defiance in the face of adversity.
Do not go quietly unto your grave
Repeated emphasis on resisting quietly against life's difficulties.
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Continuation or extended instrumental section of the song.
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