Lyrics
Work hard and be nice
Emphasizes the value of hard work and kindness.
Stay away from dice
Advises against engaging in games of chance or risky behavior.
Don't let life roll away
Encourages not letting life pass by without purposeful action.
Don't gamble with your pride
Discourages taking unnecessary risks that may harm one's self-esteem.
Sunscreen stay inside
Suggests the importance of protecting oneself from harmful elements, metaphorically or literally.
Don't seek, prefer to hide
Advocates for caution and a preference for privacy or discretion.
From far away
Indicates a sense of distance or detachment from certain situations.
I hear my mother say
Quoting the mother, reinforces the earlier advice on avoiding risks and staying cautious.
Stay away from strangers
Specifically warns against interacting with unknown or potentially dangerous individuals.
From far away
Reiterates the mother's advice on staying away from strangers.
I hear my mother say
Repeats the cautionary message about avoiding strangers, emphasizing its importance.
Stay away from strangers
Reiterates the warning against interacting with strangers, highlighting its significance.
Work hard and be nice
Restates the initial advice on combining hard work with kindness as a life principle.
Stay away from dice
Reiterates the caution against participating in games of chance or risky activities.
Don't let life roll away
Echoes the earlier encouragement to live purposefully and not let life slip away.
Don't gamble with your pride
Emphasizes the avoidance of risks that might compromise one's sense of dignity.
Sunscreen stay inside
Reiterates the importance of protection, possibly metaphorical, by staying indoors or being cautious.
Don't seek, prefer to hide
Advises a tendency to avoid unnecessary attention or exposure.
From far away
Repeats the sense of distance or detachment from certain aspects of life.
I hear my mother say
Recalls the mother's advice on avoiding strangers, underscoring its lasting impact.
Stay away from strangers
Reiterates the caution against interacting with unknown or potentially harmful individuals.
From far away
Repeats the mother's warning, reinforcing the idea of avoiding strangers.
I hear my mother say
Echoes the importance of staying cautious and steering clear of strangers.
Stay away from strangers
Reiterates the advice on avoiding strangers, emphasizing its ongoing relevance.
From far away
Maintains the theme of maternal advice against interacting with unknown or potentially risky individuals.
I hear my mother say
Reiterates the caution against strangers, reinforcing the message for added impact.
Stay away from strangers
Restates the mother's warning against strangers, emphasizing its enduring significance.
From far away
Repeats the cautionary message about staying away from strangers, highlighting its lasting impact.
I hear my mother say
Emphasizes the ongoing relevance of the mother's advice on avoiding strangers.
Stay away from strangers
Concludes with a final reminder to stay vigilant and avoid potentially dangerous individuals.
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