Lyrics
I need a little food, to get me by
Desire for sustenance to meet basic needs.
I need a little whiskey, to get me high
Desire for a substance (whiskey) to attain a state of intoxication.
I need a little love, to hold it together
Recognition of the necessity of love for emotional stability.
I need a little work, to pay my bills
Requirement for employment to cover financial obligations.
I need a little surf, to catch my thrills
Yearning for the thrill and excitement of surfing.
I need a little love, to hold it together
Reiteration of the need for love to maintain cohesion and stability.
Sometimes life will take you for a ride
Acknowledgment of life's unpredictable nature.
You've got to paddle hard and make it to the outside
Metaphorically comparing life to surfing, emphasizing the need for effort to overcome challenges.
And when the swell comes on a rising tide
Anticipation and readiness for favorable circumstances (swell) in life.
You drop in screaming, thanks for the ride
Metaphorically dropping into life's opportunities with enthusiasm and gratitude.
But, I need a little food, to get me by
Reiteration of the need for food to sustain oneself.
I need a little whiskey, to get me high
Reiteration of the desire for whiskey to achieve a heightened state.
I need a little love, to hold it together
Reiteration of the importance of love for emotional stability.
I need a little work, to pay my bills
Reiteration of the necessity of work to manage financial responsibilities.
I need a little surf, to catch my thrills
Reiteration of the desire for the excitement and thrill of surfing.
I need a little love, to hold it together
Emphasizing the ongoing need for love for stability and coherence.
We've all been young, we've all been wild
Shared experience of youth and the wildness of life.
We're all growing old, but we're still that child
Acknowledgment of aging but retaining an inner youthful spirit.
That looks at life with an innocent smile
Approaching life with innocence and positivity despite experiences.
I'm still going baby, I've got a few more miles
Expressing determination to keep moving forward in life.
I need a little food, to get me by
Repetition of the need for food for sustenance.
I need a little whiskey, to get me high
Repetition of the desire for whiskey for intoxication.
I need a little love, to hold it together
Reiteration of the importance of love for emotional stability.
I need a little work, to pay my bills
Reiteration of the necessity of work for financial obligations.
I need a little surf, to catch my thrills
Reiteration of the desire for the thrill and excitement of surfing.
I need a little love, to hold it together
Emphasizing the ongoing need for love for stability and coherence.
I need a little love, to hold it together
Final emphasis on the importance of love for maintaining coherence and stability in life.
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