Endangered Species
Surviving the Rock and Roll Wilderness: Embracing the Endangered Species Within
Lyrics
I made it through my rock and roll years
I successfully navigated my youthful rock and roll era
With a spent dream and
Carrying unfulfilled dreams and a few dollar bills
A few dollar bills
Financial struggles were part of the journey
I don't know what I learned
I'm uncertain about the lessons learned
I don't know what I know
Uncertainty about acquired knowledge
And if I don't now I never will
If I don't know now, I may never know
I ain't seen it all, but it's plain to see
I haven't experienced everything, but it's evident
I just might be an endangered species
I might be a rare and endangered individual
Like an old gray fox, I know how he feels
Comparing oneself to an old gray fox, feeling pursued
With the new hats snapping at my heels
New challenges (new hats) are persistently following
I ain't sure what it's all about
Uncertain about the purpose or meaning of life
I ain't in, but don't count me out
Not actively participating, but not ruling it out
They all like to dance, but if you want to dance with me
People enjoy dancing, but partnering with me is unique
You might be dancing with an endangered species
Dancing with me is akin to engaging with a rare species
I wasted some time
Time was spent without clear purpose or direction
With some women I found
Past involvements with women were not meaningful
At no time ever settlin' down
Never committed to a serious relationship
With one over here and one over there
Juggling multiple relationships with indifference
And that's where, nobody cares
Indifference to societal expectations or judgments
But a man in love is what I want to be
Expressing a desire to experience love
I guess, that makes me an endangered species
Acknowledging the rarity of wanting genuine love
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