Moving the River
Sculpting Success: The Uphill Journey of Life
Lyrics
You surely are a truly gifted kid
You possess exceptional talent.
But you're only good as
Your value is determined by your most recent achievement.
The last great thing you did
What have you accomplished lately?
And where've you been since then
Where have you been since your last success?
Did the schedule get you down
Did the demands of life overwhelm you?
I hear you've got a new girlfriend
Rumors suggest you have a new girlfriend.
How's the wife taking it?
How is your wife coping with this news?
If it's uphill all the way
If life is consistently challenging, you should be accustomed to it.
You should be used to it by now
Addressing the persistence of challenges.
You must know me, Father it's your son
Identifying oneself as the son to the father.
And I know that you are proud
Acknowledgment of paternal pride.
Of everything I've done
Expressing paternal pride in the son's achievements.
But it's the wonders I perform,
Highlighting impressive feats, like magic tricks.
Pulling rabbits out of hats
Desire for simplicity over grandeur.
When sometimes I'd prefer
Expressing a preference for straightforwardness.
Simply to wear them
An inclination towards simplicity despite potential greatness.
If it's uphill all the way
Reiteration of life's persistent challenges.
You should be used to it and say
Acceptance of challenges with a claim of resilience.
My back is broad enough sir
Asserting capability to handle difficulties.
To take the strain and it's
Emphasizing strength to endure challenges.
Hello mother, it's your son
Greeting the mother and expressing accomplishment.
And aren't you proud, of all I've done
Motherly pride in the son's achievements.
But I'm turkey hungry, I'm chicken free,
Describing personal needs, feeling unsatisfied.
And I can't break dance on your knee
Humorous reference to childlike actions.
But it's "stay right there son, baby do",
A playful interaction with parental advice.
While I is itchin' for something new
Expressing a desire for something new.
So watch me hawk eye, understand
Highlighting observation and understanding.
The force of will, the sleight of hand
Emphasizing determination and skill.
Movin' the river,
Reference to the challenging act of 'Movin' the river.'
I'm turkey hungry, I'm chicken free
Reiteration of personal needs and dissatisfaction.
And I can't break dance on your knee
Repeating humorous reference to childlike actions.
Movin' the river,
Reiteration of the challenging act of 'Movin' the river.'
Bucket by spoon,
Metaphor for achieving something with minimal resources.
And do you think that they'll like me
Concern about how others perceive one's actions.
When they learn what I do
Awareness of potential judgment upon discovering one's actions.
Movin' the river,
Metaphorically describing effort and reward.
Money for jam,
Expressing that rewards require significant effort.
But it takes such an effort
Acknowledging the difficulty of maintaining one's current position.
To stay where I am
Acknowledging the effort required to stay where one is.
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