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Should I have believed I was still a boy
Naive and sane, protected wholly
Tongue-tied and restless
Breathing of futures
Know me; I am not a child
'Though you have age
You have not felt the pain...
Should I have remained obedient and docile
So far restrained
The hands that hold me back
Could break my bones
As each one snaps
I hate my home
Far on my way
I should know, I was born here
Know me
Am I just some fool? Am I far from ready?
Just let me fall and I'll believe you.
Chained up and pampered I strain until I crack
Know me before you kill what I want to be
And leave me cold
Bled white
And feeling old
Far on my way
I should know, I was born here
Know me--know all I am
Far on my way
I was cold then I exploded
Know me...
Song Info
Submitted by
rabidpenguin On Dec 08, 2001
More Toad the Wet Sprocket
Walk On The Ocean
All I Want
Windmills
Something's Always Wrong
Fly From Heaven
The first part of the song is another song called Humble
"I love an object a singular thing Carried beside me and flaunted for me I know I'm not holy just partially good No time for my family or patience to brood I want to be a great man A hero, a martyr, immortal I'd stand Well I haven't the guts to touch lepers or queers Though I'm happy to waste away time with you here"
This is a very powerful song. Sounds like it's about a child who is sick of being seen as meek, childish, and helpless. Toad did a great job on this one.
Where is the first part of this song? There is some speaking for awhile before the first line and I can't find the lyrics anywhere.
it's about places like suburbia, where it looks fine on the outside, but htings are really screwed up on teh inside.
It's a coming of age song. Full of frustration and general angst. Maybe a bit dramatic, but weren't we all once?