Lyrics
This aint no boy scouts' adventure
This situation is not like an adventure typical of the Boy Scouts.
Or no senile dementia
Nor is it similar to experiencing senile dementia or memory loss in old age.
This aint no easy game to play
It's not an easy or simple game to participate in.
This is life you're dealing with
The subject is dealing with life itself.
This is life you're playing with
Emphasizes the seriousness of playing with life as if it's a game.
So, wake up, get up, turn off the TV
Encouragement to become aware, rise, and stop watching television.
Put away your toys
Metaphorically suggests putting aside distractions or immaturities.
You know we've got a lot,
Highlighting the abundance of positive experiences or moments.
We've got a lot of good times ahead of us
Reiterating the anticipation of many enjoyable moments in the future.
You know we've got a lot,
Repetition to emphasize the abundance of good times awaiting.
We've got a lot of good times ahead of us
Reaffirmation of the expectation of numerous positive experiences ahead.
Good times
Direct reference to the anticipated enjoyable moments – "Good times."
This aint no Feng Shui nightmare
Rejecting comparison to a disastrous Feng Shui setting, implying the opposite.
Or no Ann Summers get together
Denial of similarity to an intimate gathering by Ann Summers, suggesting a different context.
There aint no fixed dice to roll
There's no predictability or predetermined outcome like rolling fixed dice.
This is life you're dealing with
Reiterating the gravity of dealing with life.
This is life you're playing with
Stressing the serious nature of playing with life.
So, wake up, get up, turn off the TV
Repetition of the advice to awaken, rise, and stop watching television.
Put away your toys
Repetition of the metaphorical suggestion to put distractions away.
You know we've got a lot,
Reiteration of the abundance of positive experiences or moments to come.
We've got a lot of good times ahead of us
Reaffirming the expectation of numerous enjoyable moments in the future.
Good times
Restating the anticipated positive moments – "Good times."
You know we've got a lot,
Emphasizing again the anticipation of many enjoyable moments in the future.
We've got a lot of good times ahead of us
Reaffirmation of the expectation of numerous positive experiences ahead.
Good times
Reiteration of the anticipated enjoyable moments – "Good times."
Wake up, get up, turn off the TV
Repetition of the advice to awaken, rise, and stop watching television.
Put away your toys
Repetition of the metaphorical suggestion to put distractions away.
You know we've got a lot,
Reiteration of the abundance of positive experiences or moments to come.
We've got a lot of good times ahead of us
Reaffirming the expectation of numerous enjoyable moments in the future.
Good times
Restating the anticipated positive moments – "Good times."
You know we've got a lot,
Emphasizing again the anticipation of many enjoyable moments in the future.
We've got a lot of good times ahead of us
Reaffirmation of the expectation of numerous positive experiences ahead.
Good times
Reiteration of the anticipated enjoyable moments – "Good times."
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