Funny Old Life
Navigating Life's Waves: Embracing the Present Moment
Lyrics
can't we just be
Expressing a desire for simplicity and being present in the current moment.
right here and now
Encouraging staying in the present moment without distractions.
your boat is afloat and it's cutting the waves
Using a metaphor of a boat sailing through challenges, possibly symbolizing life's journey.
cutting the waves
Emphasizing the persistence and impact of facing life's challenges.
your sword has an aim
Referring to personal strength and determination with the metaphor of a sword.
You got what it takes
Acknowledging the possession of necessary qualities to face challenges.
don't pull the brakes
Encouraging not to hinder progress or success.
Don't turn the bow
Advising against making abrupt changes in direction or decisions.
Don't turn the bow
Repeating the caution against sudden changes or turning away from the current path.
More so than not you are right
Acknowledging the likelihood of being correct more often than not.
Don't always trust what you hear
Advising skepticism and caution when receiving information from others.
don't put your self aside
Encouraging self-assertion and not neglecting one's own needs or desires.
Don't always trust what you see
Cautioning against blindly trusting external appearances or situations.
If all comes from the outside and nothing from within
Questioning the source of influence, suggesting the importance of inner values over external factors.
Are you still you then?
Raising a philosophical question about identity when external influences are dominant.
Am I still me then?
Expressing personal reflection on identity in the face of external pressures.
Listen to the stream and then to your heart
Encouraging listening to nature and inner feelings as sources of guidance.
Then when you look out
Connecting the act of looking outward with inner reflection.
You'll also see in
Suggesting the interconnectedness of the external world and personal perception.
also see in
Reiterating the idea of perceiving both external and internal aspects simultaneously.
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