Late Bloomer
Embrace Your Journey: The Tale of a Late Bloomer by The Northern Belle
Lyrics
VERS
Introductory verse
I've cried to the moon and God several times to no response
Expressing frustration at a lack of response from the moon and God, attributing it to their preoccupation with worldly issues
Guess they were busy with this old world and problems beyond
Suggesting that the world has its own set of problems beyond personal concerns
I can here my bluebells ringing this time I've wandered far
Hearing personal signals (bluebells ringing) indicating a return, possibly from a journey, with a sense of distance traveled
But I know I got a steady ground, my own guiding star
Acknowledging a stable foundation and a guiding star despite the wandering
CHORUS
Introduction to the chorus
They call me late bloomer and I'm proud of it
Embracing the label "late bloomer" with pride
It took a long time to get where I'm at
Highlighting the time and effort taken to reach the current position
Check a new box if the old doesn't fit you
Encouraging the idea of changing one's identity or status if the current one doesn't feel right
If you know what you want screw the other's view
Promoting self-determination and disregarding others' opinions when you know your own desires
Screw the others
Reiteration of disregarding others
I said screw the others
Continued emphasis on ignoring external judgments
VERS
Transition to the second verse
No kids, no job, no life, now is time to explore
Listing the absence of traditional markers of adulthood and expressing a desire for exploration
I see the world though a lit up screen, I should get out more
Acknowledging a tendency to view the world through technology, suggesting a need for more direct experiences
I can do whatever I want I don't know why I forgot
Realizing the freedom to do whatever is wanted and expressing a desire not to forget it
They say that girls can't play guitar. I don't give a fuck
Defying gender stereotypes and societal expectations related to playing the guitar
CHORUS
Return of the chorus
They call me late bloomer and I'm proud of it
Reaffirmation of embracing the "late bloomer" label with pride
It took a long time to get where I am
Reiteration of the time and effort invested in reaching the current state
Check a new box if the old doesn't fit you
Encouraging adaptation and change if the current situation is not fitting
If you know what you want screw the other's view
Emphasizing self-determination and rejecting the influence of others' opinions
BRIDGE
Introduction to the bridge
I've travelled all around the world just to wake up
Reflecting on global travels and a sense of awakening, acknowledging past confusion and feeling stuck
Couldn't figure out why I was hurting. I was stuck
Expressing a struggle to understand personal pain and a feeling of being trapped
INSTRUMENTAL
Instrumental section
CHORUS
Return of the chorus
They call me late bloomer and I'm proud of it
Reaffirmation of embracing the "late bloomer" label with pride
It took a long time to get where I'm at
Reiteration of the time and effort invested in reaching the current state
Check a new box if the old doesn't fit you
Encouraging adaptation and change if the current situation is not fitting
They call me late bloomer and I'm proud of it
Reaffirmation of embracing the "late bloomer" label with pride
It took a long time to get where I'm at
Reiteration of the time and effort invested in reaching the current state
Check a new box if the old doesn't fit you
Encouraging adaptation and change if the current situation is not fitting
If you know what you want screw the other's view
Asserting self-determination and rejecting the influence of others' opinions
If you know what you want screw the other's view
Repetition of the call to assert one's desires over external judgments
If you know what you want
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