Be Careful What You Wish For

Embracing Life's Quirks: Tom Hogan's Reflections on Aging and Love
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Lyrics

I've come to the conclusion

I've reached a decision or understanding

I don't like optical illusions

I dislike visual tricks or deceptive appearances

Stairs that go in circles or forever

Referring to confusing or never-ending staircases

Whichever way you look at it

No matter the perspective, things are what they are

Everything is just everything it is

Everything simply exists as it is

Now, is then, is also later

The past, present, and future are interconnected

Scared of all the changes

Fearful of transformations or alterations

What it was, is what it will become

What something was will eventually evolve into something else

I love getting older

Expressing positive feelings about aging

I love the hair in my ears

Embracing physical signs of aging like ear hair

and my blurry right eye

Acceptance of imperfections, like a blurry right eye

I still feel young and stupid

Despite aging, still feels youthful and inexperienced

And now I know it

Acknowledgment of self-awareness

I don't even worry about the memories

No concern about memories, possibly negative experiences

If anything I'd like to forget about that

Expresses a desire to forget certain memories

Be careful what you wish for

A warning about being cautious with desires

A bakery without bread in it is just a room

A place lacking its essential element is meaningless

A tiny bowl with a handle is a spoon

An object without its defining feature loses its purpose

Love takes two but it still kinda counts if only one of you feels it

Love involves two people, even if feelings are unbalanced

It's these outlandish observations

Unusual observations are better kept private

That one should keep to themselves

Reiteration of the appreciation for aging

I love getting older

Continued positive sentiment about getting older

I love the hair in my ears

Embracing physical changes like ear hair and a blurry left eye

And my blurry left eye

Feeling fatigued and less intelligent due to aging

I just feel more tired and stupid

Acknowledgment of tiredness and reduced mental sharpness

Because I am

Admitting to feeling tired and less intelligent

I don't even worry about the memories

No concern about memories, repeating the sentiment

If anything I'd like to forget about that

Expressing a desire to forget certain memories

I'm not careful what I wish for

Admits to not being cautious about wishes

But I love you getting older

Expressing love for someone aging

I love your crooked front tooth

Appreciating unique physical traits of a loved one

And the scar on your shoulder

Noticing and valuing physical imperfections in a partner

Let's make something young and stupid

Proposing to create something naive and youthful together

While we are as well

Encouraging the idea of staying youthful together

Don't even worry about our memories

No concern about shared memories

If you stand right there, I can't forget about that

Suggesting a way to avoid remembering certain things

Not every joke needs a punchline

Reflection on humor not always needing a specific punchline

But they need a good setup

Highlighting the importance of a good setup in jokes

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