When I was Younger
Navigating Life's Symphony: A Journey from Innocence to Wisdom
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When I was little I said I'd never write a sad song
Expressing a childhood resolution to avoid writing sad songs.
I told my mother that I only like the happy ones
Telling the mother a preference for happy songs over sad ones.
Cause when you're six you don't see all the sad things
Describing the innocence of a six-year-old who doesn't see the sad aspects of life.
You think the only time to be sad is when you drop your ice cream
Believing that the only time to be sad is when dropping ice cream as a child.
And I didn't know
Realizing a lack of awareness or understanding at that age.
About ebb and flow
Unaware of life's ups and downs (ebb and flow).
All I knew was that I wanted to go
Expressing a desire for exploration and adventure.
To the beach and to the trees and feel the breeze
Longing for simple pleasures like the beach, trees, and a gentle breeze.
Try not to sneeze from smelling all the flowers
Reflecting on the sensory experience of smelling flowers and avoiding sneezing.
Sunny days and golden hours
Nostalgia for carefree sunny days and enjoyable moments.
Now I feel sand and smell the pines I take your hand and lose track of time
Experiencing the present moment with a loved one, escaping time.
Now everything is harder than it was when I was younger
Expressing the contrast between current difficulties and the simplicity of youth.
When I was little I thought the world was so big
Recalling a perception of the world as vast and full of possibilities.
And nothing excited me more than what I could be in it
Finding excitement in the potential of what one could become.
Cause when your six being a princess is reality
Imagining being a princess as a tangible reality at the age of six.
You go from the star of your tee ball team to struggling in geometry
Transitioning from childhood achievements to challenges in adolescence.
College apps were a myth and the only thing that was scary was swim lessons
Highlighting the simplicity of childhood fears compared to adult responsibilities.
All you watched was Cinderella but your fairy godmother isn't gonna
Referencing fairy tales where a fairy godmother doesn't solve real-life problems.
Get you out of all of this
Recognizing the lack of magical solutions in the real world.
And I didn't know
Reiterating a lack of awareness about life's fluctuations.
About ebb and flow
Continuing the theme of not understanding life's ups and downs.
All I knew was that I wanted to go
Expressing a persistent desire for exploration and adventure.
To the beach and to the trees and feel the breeze
Longing for nature and its calming elements.
Try not to sneeze from smelling all the flowers
Describing the sensory experience of being surrounded by flowers, sunny days, and golden hours.
Sunny days and golden hours
Recalling nostalgic moments of joy and simplicity.
Now I feel sand and smell the pines I take your hand and lose track of time
Experiencing a sense of timelessness and connection with a loved one.
Now everything is harder than it was when I was younger
Reiterating the contrast between current challenges and the ease of youth.
Now I know why people cry
Realizing the reasons behind people's tears and acknowledging the increasing sadness with time.
And it seems like I get sadder as time passes by
Expressing a growing awareness of emotional complexities as time passes.
But it doesn't hurt to try
Encouraging an optimistic outlook despite the inevitable passage of time.
I can't stop the pass of time but I can make it mine
Acknowledging the inability to stop time but asserting control over one's experiences.
To the beach and to the trees and feel the breeze
Repeating the desire for nature and its calming elements.
Try not to sneeze from smelling all the flowers
Recalling the sensory experiences associated with nature and simplicity.
Sunny days and golden hours
Reiterating the longing for sunny days and golden hours.
Now I feel sand and smell the pines I take your hand and lose track of time
Experiencing a sense of timelessness and connection, losing track of time with a loved one.
Now everything is harder but I won't be afraid of getting older
Acknowledging the increased challenges of life but asserting a lack of fear towards aging.
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