Ducks Fly Together
Growing Up in the Flying V: A Tale of Progression and Unity
Lyrics
When I was your age I walked 10 miles
Reflecting on the speaker's past, emphasizing hardship and perseverance.
In the snow to get the school, without shoes
Highlighting a challenging journey to school, symbolizing adversity.
The teacher beat us with a ruler
Describing a strict educational environment with corporal punishment.
When we acted out or when we spoke, out of turn
Recalling consequences for misbehavior or speaking out of turn.
It shaped me right into the person, that I am today
Attributing the past experiences to shaping the speaker's current identity.
And that is why I treat you this way
Explaining the speaker's behavior towards others as a result of their upbringing.
Progression is the most important part of growing up
Stressing the importance of progression in the process of growing up.
No time for indifference
Rejecting indifference as the speaker advocates for active engagement with life.
You've got it wrong old man I hope that you can see
Challenging an older figure, expressing a divergence in perspectives.
It's not like how it used to be
Asserting a change from the past, rejecting nostalgic views.
Human reaction and emotion is forever in a swift motion
Acknowledging the dynamic nature of human emotions and reactions.
We cannot stop, understanding how we feel
Stating the inevitability of understanding and processing emotions.
Consuming what is right and real
Encouraging the consumption of what is authentic and morally right.
Absorb your surroundings
Advising to be aware and take in the environment and experiences.
Progression is the most important part of growing up
Reiterating the significance of progression in the maturation process.
No time for indifference
Emphasizing the importance of avoiding indifference in personal growth.
You've got it wrong old man I hope that you can see
Continuing the disagreement with the older generation's perspective.
It's not like how it used to be
Reiterating the rejection of outdated norms and ways of life.
We are all one
Expressing unity and interconnectedness among individuals.
The Flying V Forever, Ducks Fly Together
Affirming a sense of unity using the metaphor of flying ducks together.
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