Lyrics
Quiet keep it down
Expressing the need for quietness.
Or he'll be angry
Warning about potential anger if not quiet.
A small fierce man
Describing the man as small but intense.
Here he comes now
Indicating the arrival of the man.
He says nothing
Stating that the man is silent.
Just a glare
Describing the man's expression as a glare.
He's been somebody who
Suggesting the man has a notable identity.
A person to look up too
Highlighting the man as a role model.
Really making a stand
Emphasizing the man's commitment to principles.
He's the man upstairs
Referring to the man as the one upstairs, possibly a figure of authority or wisdom.
I listen and I learn
Expressing the speaker's attentiveness to the man.
When he speaks to me
Indicating the importance of the man's words.
Taking in his knowledge
Stressing the value of the knowledge gained from the man.
That I can surely use
Acknowledging the practicality of the acquired knowledge.
The man's been through it all
Highlighting the man's life experiences.
He's been in my shoes
Drawing a parallel between the man's past and the speaker's present.
He's been somebody who
Reiterating the man's influence as a role model.
A person could look up too
Re-emphasizing the man's impact on others.
Really making a stand
Reiterating the man's commitment to principles.
He's the man upstairs
Reaffirming the man's significant presence.
Over and over again
Expressing a desire for repeated friendship.
Be my friend
Asking for a continuous connection with the man.
He's never gonna grow old
Indicating the man's timeless nature.
And I feel the same way
Sharing a similar sentiment about not growing old.
The man rubs up on me
Describing a close, personal connection with the man.
Ain't it plain to see
Highlighting the evident closeness and influence of the man.
He's been somebody who
Reiterating the man's role as a positive influence.
A person could look up too
Re-emphasizing the man's impact as a role model.
Really making a stand
Reiterating the man's commitment to principles.
He's the man upstairs
Reaffirming the man's significant presence.
He's the man upstairs
Emphasizing the man as the one upstairs.
He's the man upstairs
Reaffirming the man's significant presence.
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