Curious Man
Embracing Curiosity: Beyond Success, Confidence, and Talent
Lyrics
Verse 1:
Introduction of the theme of hard work and its impact on a person's life.
A hardworking man can make a whole lot of money
Hard work can lead to financial success, but it requires significant effort.
But it takes nearly all that he has
Hardworking individuals invest much of themselves but may not retain much.
Puts his nose in his books missing time with his family
Hardworking man sacrifices family time for his pursuits.
But for him that’s just part of his plan
For the hardworking man, sacrificing family time is part of his plan for success.
And a hardworking man is too focused on progress
Hardworking individuals focus intensely on progress, possibly at the cost of inner peace.
That he struggles to truly find peace
Struggle of the hardworking man to find true peace amidst his ambitions.
But a curious man sees a life filled with wonder
The curious man finds wonder in life that the hardworking man overlooks.
That a hardworking man never sees
Contrast between the perspectives of hardworking and curious individuals.
Interlude
Transition to the next section or theme (Interlude).
Verse 2:
Introduction of a confident man and his impact on listeners.
A confident man can sure make people listen
A confident man captures attention and ensures his voice is heard.
And he makes sure his voice can be heard
If his vision doesn't materialize, he dismisses alternate ideas as absurd.
But if things don’t play out like he saw in his vision
Disappointment when reality doesn't align with the confident man's vision.
Then he thinks the ideas absurd
The confident man commands attention, but his ideas may lack flexibility.
And a confident man holds the eyes of the people
The impact of a confident man on his audience, capturing their gaze.
When he speaks the whole room may sit still
The room listens when the confident man speaks.
But a curious man will learn more from the people
Curious individuals gain more wisdom from people than confident ones.
Then a confident man ever will
Contrasting learning approaches of curious and confident men.
Chorus:
Transition to the chorus, expressing a prayer for curiosity.
And every year further, I’ll always believe
Belief in the persistence of things beyond understanding each year.
There’ll be things that we don’t understand
A plea to the Lord for understanding and acceptance of the unknown.
So my prayer to you, Lord is promise me please
Prayer for a curious mindset, emphasizing the importance of curiosity.
That you’ll make me a curious man
Seeking divine intervention to maintain a curious nature.
Verse 3:
Introduction of a talented man and the admiration he receives.
A talented man may impress those around him
Talent impresses those around, and the artist craves support from fans.
And he lives for support from his fans
The artist finds joy in the cheers, drinks, smiles, and laughs of the audience.
All he needs is some cheers and some drinks to surround him
Support and positive reception are essential for the talented man.
Warmly greeted by smiles and laughs
Talented individuals may be envied for what others desire.
And a talented man might be envied by others
Envy directed towards the talented man for desirable qualities.
For the things that they wish that they had
Curious individuals gain more knowledge from teachers than talented ones.
But a curious man can learn more from a teacher
Contrast between the learning capacities of curious and talented individuals.
Then a talented man ever can
Recognition of the superior learning potential of a curious man.
Chorus:
Reiteration of the belief in perpetual mysteries each passing year.
And every year further, I’ll always believe
Continued acknowledgment of the existence of unexplained phenomena.
There’ll be things that we don’t understand
Repetition of the prayer for a curious mindset, seeking divine assurance.
So my prayer to you, Lord is promise me please
Reaffirmation of the plea to maintain a curious nature with divine help.
That you’ll keep me a curious man
Expressing the desire to remain curious and open-minded.
Yea you’ll keep me a curious man
Final affirmation of the commitment to curiosity and a curious lifestyle.</
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