Lyrics
Maybe I was six or maybe five or three
Reflecting on childhood, uncertain about the age (six, five, or three).
Eating Popsicle's on my grandpa's knee
Recalling a moment of intimacy with a grandfather while enjoying Popsicles.
Watching football on his big TV
Memories of watching football together on a large TV.
Thinkin' I can do that, how hard can that be?
Expressing a youthful confidence in being able to achieve anything.
Then I heard the ice cream man driving down my street
Noticing the arrival of the ice cream man in the neighborhood.
I had to go outside before he drove by me
Feeling the urgency to catch the ice cream man before he passes by.
Saw that big white truck and all of that ice cream
Observing the ice cream truck and its tempting offerings.
And I thought to myself, I though to myself
Internal reflection on the situation, contemplating choices.
Wish I could be anything I want to be
Expressing a desire for unlimited possibilities and opportunities.
Wanna be a fireman, wanna be an astronaut
Listing various aspirations, like being a fireman or an astronaut.
Wanna sail the sea just like a sailor, but it's not the end of the world
Dreaming of exploring the sea like a sailor but acknowledging life's challenges.
So baby don't get upset it's just a little regret, I'm a big boy now
Addressing a sense of regret, assuring it's not the end of the world.
Wearin' big boy clothes, drivin' down my street
Transitioning to adulthood, wearing mature clothing.
In my rodeo, workin' the same old scene
Describing a routine life, driving and working in a familiar environment.
Tryin' to make a go if you call me on my cell, we'll do lunch sometime
Openness to socializing, suggesting availability for lunch plans.
I feel just like an Edsel but you learn from your mistakes
Feeling like an "Edsel" implies a sense of disappointment, learning from mistakes.
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