Papa Don't Preach
Embrace the Light: A Journey of Faith and Self-Discovery
Lyrics
Run now
Encouragement to run or move quickly.
It's time to wake
Indication that it's time to awaken.
Let fake fool your way
Suggesting the acceptance of false appearances or illusions.
Out in light of day
Refers to being out in the open during daylight.
Run now
Reiteration of the call to run or move swiftly.
It's time to sway
Time to move with a rhythmic side-to-side motion.
Let faith fool your way
Suggesting to let faith guide the way.
Out in light of day
Being in the open during daylight, again.
My papa don't preach cause I ain't on a losing street
Explains that the speaker's father doesn't preach because the speaker is not on a path of failure or hardship.
My papa don't preach cause I ain't on a losing street
Reiteration of the father not preaching due to the speaker's successful path.
Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah
Repetition of positive affirmation with enthusiasm.
Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah
-Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah
-Run now
Encouragement to run or move again.
It's time to make
Time to create or achieve something.
Run now
Reiteration of the call to run or move swiftly.
Into worlds of faith
Suggesting moving into realms or areas guided by faith.
My papa don't preach cause I ain't on a losing street
Reiteration that the father doesn't preach due to the speaker's successful life path.
My head is with this so I won't be losing me
The speaker's commitment to not losing oneself despite external influences.
My papa don't preach cause I ain't on a losing street
Reiteration that the father doesn't preach due to the speaker's successful life path.
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