Anything Goes
Time's Twist: Embracing Chaos in Changing Eras
Lyrics
Times have changed
Reflecting on the changing times.
And we've often rewound the clock
Recalling past events by metaphorically rewinding the clock.
Since the Puritans got a shock
Referring to the shock experienced by the Puritans.
When they landed on Plymouth Rock
Describing the Puritans' landing at Plymouth Rock.
If today, any shock they should try to stem
Suggesting that if a shock were to happen today, the outcome would be different.
'Stead of landing on Plymouth Rock
Imagining an alternative scenario where Plymouth Rock lands on the people.
Plymouth Rock would land on them
Highlighting the unpredictability of contemporary situations.
In olden days a glimpse of stocking
Contrasting the past perception of a glimpse of stocking with modern views.
Was looked on as something shocking
Noting the shift in societal attitudes towards modesty.
Now heaven knows, anything goes
Expressing the idea that nowadays, anything is acceptable.
Good authors too who once knew better words
Commenting on how even respected authors now use more explicit language.
Now only use four letter words writing prose
Noting the prevalence of four-letter words in contemporary prose.
Anything goes
Reiterating the theme that anything is permissible in the current era.
The world has gone mad today
Observing the perceived madness and chaos in today's world.
And good's bad today
Highlighting the moral ambiguity and changing standards of goodness.
And black's white today
Pointing out the inversion of traditional values, where black is white.
And day's night today
Emphasizing the topsy-turvy nature of the contemporary world.
When most guys today that women prize today
Noting the shifting preferences of women towards certain types of men.
Are just silly gigolos
Describing some men as frivolous and insincere companions.
So though I'm not a great romancer
Acknowledging a lack of traditional romantic qualities in the speaker.
I know that you're bound to answer
Expressing confidence in the positive response to a proposal despite shortcomings.
When I propose, anything goes
Reiterating the theme that in the current era, anything is acceptable, even proposals.
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