Old Fashioned
Embracing Tradition: Ned LeDoux's 'Old Fashioned'
Lyrics
Still favor the same ol' hat
Favoring the familiar hat
And these worn out pair of boots
Valuing a well-used pair of boots
Sticking with tradition
Adhering to customary ways
Proud of my roots
Feeling proud of heritage and origins
Raised up on common sense
Being raised with practical wisdom
Grandad showed me the way
Learning from grandfather's guidance
Staying true to my word
Maintaining honesty and integrity
Some things will never change
Certain aspects remain constant
Call me old fashioned, that's fair to say
Acceptance of being traditional
That's who I am, a little set in my ways
Embracing a somewhat unchanging nature
Tried the brand new, but it just ain't the same
Experimenting with new things, finding them lacking
So call me old fashioned, I'm proud of that name
Pride in being labeled as old-fashioned
Customs of long ago
Following customs from the past
Make up my lifestyle
Incorporating traditional practices into life
Sort of talk a little slow
Speaking in a deliberate, unhurried manner
But I'll always greet you with a smile
Always greeting others warmly
I'm open to new ideas
Remaining receptive to innovation
But the old ways suit me fine
Comfort found in customary ways of life
A bad habit is hard to break
Struggling to break away from established habits
What you see, is still all mine
Being genuine and authentic
Call me old fashioned, that's fair to say
Acceptance of being labeled as traditional
That's who I am, a little set in my ways
Embracing a somewhat unchanging nature
Tried the brand new, but it just ain't the same
Experimenting with new things, finding them lacking
So call me old fashioned, I'm proud of that name
Pride in being labeled as old-fashioned
Don't mean to say that I didn't try
Acknowledging attempts at embracing change
Lord knows I gave it a shot
Making sincere efforts despite challenges
Don't stress on the little things
Emphasizing not stressing over trivial matters
Trust in a hand shake
Valuing trust and integrity in agreements
Know who you are, and who you're not
Understanding one's identity and limitations
Every day gets harder
Struggling with moral ambiguities
To tell what's wrong or right
Finding it challenging to discern right from wrong
Most things in shades of gray
Viewing most situations in nuanced shades
Nothing's black or white
No clear distinctions between right and wrong
Sometimes it's easy
Finding it tempting to conform to societal norms
Just to blend in with the crowd
Realizing the importance of standing firm
But I've come to understand
Learning the value of maintaining principles
It's best just to hold your ground
Understanding the significance of staying true to oneself
Call me old fashioned, that's fair to say
Acceptance of being labeled as traditional
That's who I am, a little set in my ways
Embracing a somewhat unchanging nature
Tried the brand new, but it just ain't the same
Experimenting with new things, finding them lacking
So call me old fashioned, I'm proud of that name
Pride in being labeled as old-fashioned
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