Oh Very Young
Ephemeral Dance of Youth: Unveiling Life's Transience
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Oh very young, what will you leave us this time
Contemplating what impact the young person will have on the world this time.
You're only dancin' on this earth for a short while
Life on earth is brief, emphasizing the transient nature of existence.
And though your dreams may toss and turn you now
Acknowledging that dreams may be tumultuous but are fleeting.
They will vanish away like your dads best jeans
Comparing dreams to worn-out jeans, suggesting their impermanence.
Denim blue, faded up to the sky
Describing the color and state of the jeans, perhaps symbolizing memories.
And though you want them to last forever
Expressing a desire for dreams to last, though aware of their transience.
You know they never will
Acknowledging the inevitable end of dreams.
You know they never will
Reiterating the impermanence of dreams.
And the patches make the goodbye harder still
Noting that the presence of memories (patches) intensifies the difficulty of saying goodbye.
Oh very young what will you leave us this time
Repeating the question about the impact the young person will have on the world.
There'll never be a better chance to change your mind
Suggesting the present moment as an opportunity for positive change.
And if you want this world to see a better day
Encouraging the young person to spread love and contribute to a better world.
Will you carry the words of love with you
Prompting a commitment to carry and embody love in actions.
Will you, will you ride the great white bird into heaven
Poetically asking if the person will strive for higher ideals and values.
And though you want to last forever
Expressing the desire for lasting impact, despite knowing it's unlikely.
You know you never will
Reiterating the ephemeral nature of desired permanence.
You know you never will
Emphasizing the unattainability of lasting impact.
And the goodbye makes the journey harder still
Highlighting that goodbyes make the journey (life) more challenging.
Will you carry the words of love with you
Repeating the call to carry love and positive values.
Will you ride, oh, ooh
Poetically asking if the person will embark on a transformative journey.
Oh very young, what will you leave us this time
Reiterating the curiosity about the impact the young person will have on the world.
You're only dancin' on this earth for a short while
Re-emphasizing the brevity of life on earth.
Oh very young, what will you leave us this time
Repeating the question about the legacy the young person will leave.
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