Flying Fish
Flight of Self-Discovery: The Gentlemen's Age Tale
Lyrics
When he was a little kid
Reflects on the subject's childhood
He had to grow up fast indeed
Had to mature quickly
Father tell me again your name
Seeking identity/connection with the father
Mother pray for my own pain
Asking for relief from suffering
No one thought enough to realize
Failure to recognize the flaws in marriage
That marriage's not the right device
Realization that marriage isn't a solution
After time he lost serenity
Lost inner peace over time
And everyone became his enemy
Feeling isolated, seeing others as adversaries
A little pinch of this
Combining various elements/experiences
A little ounce of that
Mixing different emotions or qualities
Let the ingredients simmer, don't forget
Emphasizing the need for patience in life
Take an orange carrot
Symbolic usage of an orange carrot
Two big balls of snow
Symbolism involving two contrasting elements
Excellent creation, trust in God
Encouragement to have faith in one's creations
All alone in his forgotten room
Feeling abandoned in a personal space
He tried to built his brand new roof
Attempting to start anew despite difficulties
And then he thought enough to realize
Realizing self-reliance as paramount
You can only count on yourself and no one else
Dependence solely on oneself
A little pinch of love
Contrasting emotions yet acknowledging love
A little ounce of hate
Contrasting emotions, questioning past choices
Are you really sure that those were mistakes
Reflecting on past actions as potential lessons
Drink a glass of water
Symbolic instruction to endure challenges
Drink it very hot
Metaphorical advice regarding endurance
It's the finest way to cook your tongue
Symbolism of enduring pain for personal growth
I feel my spine
Physical sensation indicating stress or tension
but it's hard to keep control
Struggle to maintain composure/control
I lose my lies
Letting go of deceit when faced with truth
When the truth knocks on my door
Accepting reality instead of falsehood
In spite of this
Despite challenges, unable to change oneself
I can't customize my soul
Internal struggle with identity and its constraints
I'm a flying fish
Identifying with an outsider or someone unique
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