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Leavin
Mad Caddies Lyrics


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Well the first time that I went out on my own
I was a young man almost 17 right down to the day
Well i packed up all my things
Grabbed my bag and kissed my mother
And I told her that I'd be back someday

So I jumped into the back of and eighteen-wheeler head north
Destination didn't even ask
With the wisdom that my father gave me
Ringing in my head so clearly
"Son this world's gonna kick you in the ass"

Chorus:
I wanna go there and I'm not scared
Our time's just begun, oh yeah
Life goes by so damn quickly for me
Wanna have some fun

Now looking back on all the days gone by
I sit and wonder what it would be like if I'd never went away
Would I see the world the way I do
The memories that brought me to
This place that I now call my home today

(chorus)

Life goes by so damn quickly for me
Wanna have some fun

So beat my head (beat my head)
When I feel the whole world falls apart
In the end I'll be alright

Well the first time that I went out on my own
I was a young man almost 17 right down to the day
Well i packed up all my things
Grabbed my bag and kissed my mother
And I told her that I'd be back someday

(chorus)

Life goes by so damn quickly for me
Wanna have some fun

Overall Meaning

The song “Leavin” by Mad Caddies is a reflection on the passage of time and the importance of taking risks to live life to the fullest. The first verse describes the singer’s departure from home at a young age, filled with both anticipation and uncertainty. The decision to leave was driven by a desire for adventure and the knowledge that there are no guarantees in life. However, the wisdom of the singer's father echoes in his mind warning him that the world is tough and success won’t come easy.


The chorus emphasizes the desire to live life to the fullest despite all the uncertainties, "Life goes by so damn quickly for me / Wanna have some fun". It is an invitation to embrace the unknown and take risks to achieve what one desires. The song acknowledges that life will inevitably have its ups and downs - "So beat my head / When I feel the whole world falls apart / In the end I'll be alright" - but by letting go of fear, one can gain new experiences and grow as a person.


The final verse reflects on the impact of the singer’s decision to leave home. The journey allowed him to see the world from a new perspective and to appreciate the memories that brought him to his present life. The song implies that sometimes, one's best path may not be the most comfortable or safe one, but it leads to the richest experiences life has to offer.


Line by Line Meaning

Well the first time that I went out on my own I was a young man almost 17 right down to the day
When I first went out on my own, I was barely 17 years old.


Well i packed up all my things Grabbed my bag and kissed my mother And I told her that I'd be back someday
I packed up all of my belongings, kissed my mother goodbye, and promised to return home someday.


So I jumped into the back of and eighteen-wheeler head north Destination didn't even ask With the wisdom that my father gave me Ringing in my head so clearly 'Son this world's gonna kick you in the ass'
I climbed into the back of an eighteen-wheeler without a destination in mind, remembering the advice my father had given me that the world would be tough.


Chorus: I wanna go there and I'm not scared Our time's just begun, oh yeah Life goes by so damn quickly for me Wanna have some fun
I want to explore new places without fear, since our time on earth is limited and I want to enjoy myself.


Now looking back on all the days gone by I sit and wonder what it would be like if I'd never went away Would I see the world the way I do The memories that brought me to This place that I now call my home today
When I reflect on my past, I ponder how my life would be different if I had never left home, wondering if I would view the world and value my memories the same way I do now.


(chorus)
Same as chorus above.


So beat my head (beat my head) When I feel the whole world falls apart In the end I'll be alright
When I feel overwhelmed and hopeless, I'll keep pushing through and everything will turn out alright in the end.


Life goes by so damn quickly for me Wanna have some fun
Same as chorus above.


Well the first time that I went out on my own I was a young man almost 17 right down to the day Well i packed up all my things Grabbed my bag and kissed my mother And I told her that I'd be back someday
Repetition of first verse.


(chorus)
Same as chorus above.


Life goes by so damn quickly for me Wanna have some fun
Repetition of chorus.




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uNkLeRaRa4

My absolute FAVORITE band from highschool.... Chuck can BELT a tune, such an original sound.... Falling Down, Last Breath, S.O.S.... Love you guys

Sunflower

Good stuff. Good times. 🖤🍻🎶🎺

Jeff Williams

This band shaped alot of my childhood and taste in music. Love you guys. And RIP to my homey Nate Refka, this was his band. One love Lunchbox

C T

Always loved the Caddies. Saw them over here in the U.K. in 2004 and 2018.

Stevie Jay

Brilliant band. Saw them in Newcastle as third on the bill behind Reel Big Fish and Anti-Flag and they blew them both away. Or I might be biased.

Dai Aston

Reel big fish do a good show.... Anti flag do a great show.....
Mad caddies are the show

Sauly Bee

My grandma was from Newcastle but I never saw any ska punk when I visited Newcastle

GYE Car Detailers

Totally agree. They should be one of the best bands performing live.

lsdiff

Sheesh thats a great lineup

danm003

@lsdiff word.

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