28
Embracing Life's Own Pace at 28
Lyrics
There was a time I thought by 28
Expressing the expectation of being married or engaged by the age of 28.
I'd be married or engaged
Anticipating a settled and stable life by this age.
Settled down and stable
Desiring a sense of stability and domestic life.
But I'm still waking up late
Contrasting expectations with the current reality of waking up late on a Tuesday.
On a Tuesday
Highlighting a specific day (Tuesday) as an example of the routine.
Cleaning empties off the coffee table
Cleaning up after social events, possibly indicating a vibrant social life.
Been in about a dozen weddings now
Participating in numerous weddings, suggesting a contrasting experience to personal expectations.
And honestly I'm losing count
Expressing difficulty in keeping track of wedding attendance.
Of the times that I have heard "Don't worry
Recounting advice received multiple times about not worrying and figuring things out eventually.
One day you'll figure it out
Encouraging the idea of overcoming challenges and finding solutions.
You'll get out of this drought"
Reassuring the prospect of escaping a difficult situation (drought) related to love.
But love aint something
Expressing a deliberate choice to not rush into love.
I wanna hurry
Stating a preference for a more gradual approach to love.
So if I'm behind
Being comfortable with being behind in societal expectations regarding love.
I don't mind
Contentment with the current state of affairs.
I got everything that I could ever need
Expressing satisfaction with having everything necessary in life.
I got my own definition of succeed
Defining personal success in one's own terms.
I like moving through life at my own speed
Preferring to navigate life at an individual pace.
So if I'm behind
Reiterating contentment with being behind in societal expectations.
I don't mind
Emphasizing satisfaction with the current situation.
My older sister called me up one day
Recalling advice from an older sister about financial planning and entering the 'real world.'
She said "I'll give it to you straight
Direct and honest communication from the sister.
Veronica there's things you need girl
Stressing the importance of financial responsibility for a woman.
So put some money away
Advising to save money and start a 401K for the future.
And start a 401K
Welcoming the person to the challenges and responsibilities of adulthood.
Welcome honey, to the real world"
Reaffirming contentment with being behind in societal expectations.
Well if I'm behind
Reiterating the sense of satisfaction with the current state of life.
I don't mind
Expressing comfort with personal achievements and possessions.
I got everything that I could ever need
Emphasizing personal definitions of success.
I got my own definition of succeed
Preferring a self-defined pace in navigating life.
I like moving through life at my own speed
Reaffirming contentment with being behind in societal expectations.
So if I'm behind
Reiterating satisfaction with the current situation.
I don't mind
Restating comfort with personal achievements and possessions.
So if I'm behind
Reemphasizing personal definitions of success.
I don't mind
Stating a preference for moving through life at an individual pace.
I got everything that I could ever need
Reaffirming contentment with being behind in societal expectations.
I got my own definition of succeed
Emphasizing satisfaction with the current situation.
I like moving through life at my own speed
Reiterating personal definitions of success and life pace.
So if I'm behind
Reaffirming contentment with being behind in societal expectations.
I don't mind
Emphasizing satisfaction with the current state of life.
Oh if I'm behind
Reiterating a preference for personal achievements and pace over societal expectations.
I don't mind
Closing statement, emphasizing contentment with the current situation.
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