Lyrics
I'm now a man
I have transitioned into adulthood.
But why did it take me oh so long
Reflecting on the prolonged journey to maturity.
I'm now a man
Reiterating the realization of being a man.
My mind's floating out toward the sky
My thoughts are expanding and reaching towards the limitless sky.
This old world always shows me something new
The world continually presents new experiences.
Everytime, girl, I'm with you
Being with someone special brings new joy each time.
I'm now a man
Reaffirming the sense of adulthood.
I'm now a man
Emphasizing the transition to manhood.
MY mind's running away wiwith the wind
My thoughts are racing freely like the wind.
And each new day I find more rainbows we can play
Discovering new positive aspects of life each day.
Don't you find it hard? To keep your feelings in your backyard
Expressing difficulty in concealing emotions.
I'm now a man
Confirming the attainment of manhood.
I'm now a man
Reiterating the sense of maturity.
Well, I want to know what you do
Expressing curiosity about the partner's actions when apart.
When you're away, away from me
Wanting to understand the partner's feelings during separation.
Well I want to know if you feel that way, too
Questioning if the partner reciprocates the love.
The way that I love you
Describing the intensity of love for the partner.
I'm now a man
Reiterating the acknowledgment of manhood.
I'm now a man
Affirming the status of being a man.
I'm now a man
Repeating the acknowledgment of adulthood.
My world I painted blue over grey
Describing a personal transformation, symbolized by painting the world blue.
And I have a magic crayon box
Highlighting the imaginative and creative aspect of the transformation.
going out and paint out the silver locks
Using a metaphorical crayon box to change one's appearance.
I'm now a man, I'm now a man
Reiterating the affirmation of manhood.
Feeling so good inside
Expressing a positive and contented emotional state.
And you made me a man
Acknowledging that the partner played a role in the journey to manhood.
Just to be by your side
Stating the significance of being with the partner.
I'm now a man,
Reaffirming the current status of being a man.
Oh, now a man
Repeating the affirmation of manhood.
Just the way I walk with you
Appreciating the unique qualities in the partner's walk and talk.
JUst the way that you talk, too
Highlighting specific aspects of the partner's communication.
I'm now a man
Reiterating the acknowledgment of manhood.
Oh, now a man
Repeating the affirmation of manhood.
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