Lyrics
Little boy, little boy
Addressing a young male, emphasizing his youth.
With the weight of the world on your shoulder
Expressing the burden or responsibility he carries.
Don't you know, don't you know, little boy
Reiterating awareness of the challenges faced by the young boy.
Things will be so different when it's gone
Suggesting a positive change or relief after overcoming difficulties.
Little girl, little girl
Shifting focus to a little girl with similar burdens.
With the weight of the world on your shoulder
Highlighting the weight she carries on her shoulders.
Winter time or summer time or any time at all
Indicating that challenges persist in various seasons.
Things will be so different when it's gone
Repeating the idea of positive change after overcoming challenges.
It may be a Monday or a Tuesday or another day
Referencing specific days to convey the ongoing nature of difficulties.
There will still be rainy skies, you will feel no butterflies
Despite the day, anticipating continued challenges without relief.
But things will be so different when it's gone
Reiterating the positive change expected after overcoming struggles.
Little me, little you
Now addressing a broader audience with "little me, little you."
Trying to chase away the blues in the morning
Attempting to dispel sadness in the morning.
Winter time or summer time or any time at all
Repeating the idea of challenges persisting in different times.
Things will be so different when it's gone
Anticipating positive change after overcoming morning blues.
It may be a Monday or a Tuesday or another day
Re-emphasizing the ongoing nature of challenges on different days.
There will still be rainy skies, you will feel no butterflies
Despite the day, expecting challenges without a sense of joy.
But things will be so different when it's gone
Reiterating the expected positive change after overcoming difficulties.
Winter time or summer time or any time at all
Repeating the idea of challenges persisting in various seasons.
You will always hear your mama call
Highlighting the enduring connection to one's maternal figure.
It may be a Monday or a Tuesday or another day
Referencing specific days and the continued presence of challenges.
There will still be rainy skies you will feel no butterflies
Despite the day, expecting challenges without a sense of joy.
Things will be so different when it's gone
Reiterating the expected positive change after overcoming difficulties.
Little boy, little boy
Returning focus to the little boy and his burdens.
With the weight of the world on your shoulder
Restating the weight carried by the young boy.
Don't you know, don't you know, little one
Addressing a younger, more general audience as "little one."
Things will be so different when it's gone
Conveying the expectation of positive change after overcoming challenges.
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