Filling My Own Shoes
Embracing Life's Symphony: Steinar Raknes' Anthem of Belief and Independence
Lyrics
Yes I believe in dreams
Belief in the importance and potential of dreams
And I believe in the youth
Belief in the abilities and promise of young people
To take the load without breaking
Capability to handle burdens or responsibilities without crumbling
Telling the truth
Adherence to honesty and truthfulness
I believe in being strong
Belief in inner strength
I believe in getting old
Acceptance and belief in the aging process
In the power of love
Powerful influence and impact of love
In the spirit of the soul
Importance of the essence or core of one's being
Mama's on the radio, daddy's on the road
Parents' roles being occupied (mother on radio, father traveling)
I ain't here for nothing
Existence with a purpose, not aimlessly
No disciplinary code
Rejection of strict rules or authority
Mama's singing lullabies, and daddy sings the blues
Parental roles - mother providing comfort, father experiencing hardship
I won't stand back for no one
Determination not to be overshadowed by others
Filling my own shoes
Asserting independence and self-reliance
I can feel the blood in my veins
Awareness of vitality and life within oneself
Trying to make me listen
Internal instincts urging attention or awareness
Warm and pounding to my brain
Intense and forceful sensations reaching consciousness
And to my fist
Suggesting a readiness to defend or fight
I can see the moon on the hill
Observation of natural beauty and serenity
Under the stars on the sky
Appreciation of the celestial and vast expanse
And I howl in the night
Expressing oneself loudly or passionately
Hello and rock-a-bye
Greeting and embracing the night with a comforting song
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