You're a Big Boy Now
Embrace Adulthood with "You're a Big Boy Now" by The Lovin' Spoonful
Lyrics
I know there's things you never thought before
I know there are thoughts and experiences you haven't encountered before.
That have to do with walkin' out old doors
These experiences involve leaving familiar places or situations.
You've been prepared as long as time allowed
You have been prepared for these changes as much as time has allowed.
Well I don't know how
Uncertainty about how these changes will unfold.
But you're a big boy now
Despite uncertainties, you have reached a mature stage in life.
Come on and take a bow
Encouragement to acknowledge and celebrate your maturity.
Cause you're a big boy now
Reiteration of the acknowledgment of reaching adulthood.
You know the girls are taking notice of you
Awareness that others, especially girls, are noticing your development.
They say your hair is getting curly too
Observation of physical changes, like curly hair, signaling maturity.
So shave today you'll shave tomorrow as well
Advice to engage in grooming habits, indicating the transition to adulthood.
You're run by you and not a class-room bell
You are in control of your actions, not bound by a school schedule.
And I don't know how
Despite uncertainties, you have matured into adulthood.
But you're a big boy now
Reiteration of the acknowledgment of reaching adulthood.
And the great big world daddy threw before you
The vast world and challenges that your father presented to you.
With the pretty faces and the claws that tore you
The external pressures and criticisms that have shaped you.
And it's all so different when you get to sources
Recognition of the differences in perspective as you gain experience.
And love will make you strong
Love is a powerful force that strengthens you, like a team of wild horses.
as a team of wild horses
Continuation of the metaphor emphasizing the strength gained from love.
I know there's things you never thought before
Repetition of the idea that there are new thoughts and experiences to encounter.
That have to do with walkin' out old doors
Reiteration of the notion of leaving behind familiar situations.
You've been prepared as long as time allowed
Preparation for changes within the limits of time.
Well I don't know how
Uncertainty about how these changes will unfold.
But you're a big boy now
Despite uncertainties, you have reached a mature stage in life.
Come on and take a bow
Encouragement to acknowledge and celebrate your maturity.
Cause you're a big boy now
Reiteration of the acknowledgment of reaching adulthood.
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