I really don't think that's what the song is about. Its about not expecting life to always be the same. About how you have to make your own life.
The first verse is saying how if you're always introverted, you can't expect the love of your life to just come find you.
The second is saying when you're in relationships, you can't expect the people in those relationships to always be there, so you have to work to make it as good as you can, tell people you love them, etc. Don't be surprised when they're no longer there to tell.
The third is saying when you have kids, you can't hide your problems and trials from them. If you hide it all away, don't be surprised when they grow up to be just as ugly on the inside as you.
The last verse is about Cee-Lo himself. He's saying how no matter what he's going through, he always looks the same, but he's admitting to not always being so wise. So don't be surprised if one day we find out his "big ol' smile" is hiding something darker.
I really don't think that's what the song is about. Its about not expecting life to always be the same. About how you have to make your own life.
The first verse is saying how if you're always introverted, you can't expect the love of your life to just come find you.
The second is saying when you're in relationships, you can't expect the people in those relationships to always be there, so you have to work to make it as good as you can, tell people you love them, etc. Don't be surprised when they're no longer there to tell.
The third is saying when you have kids, you can't hide your problems and trials from them. If you hide it all away, don't be surprised when they grow up to be just as ugly on the inside as you.
The last verse is about Cee-Lo himself. He's saying how no matter what he's going through, he always looks the same, but he's admitting to not always being so wise. So don't be surprised if one day we find out his "big ol' smile" is hiding something darker.