Red River
Courage Unveiled: Navigating Fear in William Bonney's Red River
Lyrics
Ask me about the man that I've become, I'll let you in on secrets
Reflecting on personal growth and identity; willingness to share personal insights.
I'm afraid of everything I've always said I'm not
Admitting fear despite previous claims of fearlessness.
The lion's throat that ate my heart Says courage is all we got
Metaphorical reference to a lion's courage, suggesting bravery is crucial even in the face of emotional pain.
So I've kept my head high the best that I could
Maintaining resilience and dignity despite challenges.
Eric, I've given all I have to give
Expressing giving one's all to a person named Eric.
It's your job to choose the will to live
Assigning responsibility to Eric to choose a positive outlook on life.
That choice is harder the older you get
Highlighting the increasing difficulty in making positive life choices as one ages.
We've got nothing that we need to prove
Emphasizing there is no need to prove oneself, possibly due to past experiences.
Because we've got nothing left to lose
Stating a lack of significant possessions or attachments, making risks less consequential.
I trust you will be a better man
Expressing confidence in Eric's ability to surpass a self-created facade.
Than the one the one that I pretend to be
Acknowledging a discrepancy between the portrayed self and the true self.
That choice is harder the older you get
Reiterating the increasing complexity of decision-making with age.
Ask me about how I've cried out wolf howls
Discussing a history of false alarms or insincere expressions.
To moons that aren't there
Expressing fear of the consequences of personal transformation.
And I am afraid of what I've become
Acknowledging fear of personal development or change.
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