When I Was a Boy
Journey Through Life's Lessons: Zachari Smith's 'When I Was a Boy'
Lyrics
When I was a boy of 18
As an 18-year-old, reflecting on the past
Waiting at the table
Anticipation or readiness, possibly at a significant event
Taking everything, I called it mine
Claiming possession of everything, a sense of entitlement
Owing every favour
Being indebted or owing favors to others
Will you wait for me, when it's all said and done
Pleading for someone to wait and support during challenges
Will you call my name, when I'm under the gun
Asking for recognition and support during difficult times
I was singing along, I was waiting my turn
Engaging in life, possibly with optimism or enthusiasm
Now I'm caught up in the brambles, begging to unlearn
Facing complications, seeking to undo or learn from mistakes
When I was man of 21
Maturity at 21, claiming capability
Saying I was able
Expressing readiness or ability
I'd go riding town to town
Traveling, possibly searching for something
Singing you a fable
Telling a story or expressing oneself through song
Now I'm a man of 33
Being 33, striving for balance in life
Trying to find the balance
Waiting for an opportunity to demonstrate personal growth
Waiting for my chance to prove I've changed
A realization that the desired change hasn't occurred
I realize I haven't
Admission of failure or lack of progress
Will you wait for me, when it's all said and done
Repeating the plea for support and patience
Will you call my name, when I'm under the gun
Reiterating the desire for recognition during challenges
I was singing along, I was waiting my turn
Recalling past enthusiasm and waiting for a chance
Now I'm caught up in the brambles, begging to unlearn
Entangled in difficulties, expressing a wish to unlearn mistakes
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