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ONCE UPON A TIME
Brunning Sunflower Blues Band Lyrics
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Somehow seemed to rhyme
The wise were always old
And the young were always showed
But very early on, I was spun a different hand
Tried to get along, just by knowin right from wrong
The best offer is a helping hand
And whether you're young or old
Never ever let yourself get put on hold
I would sit on grandpa's knee..just to wear his hat
And listen to the tales
From his world of make believe..
As the child comes of age, leave him alone
To turn the page
Luck is the spine..a broken promise of another's mind
Straight goods really are what money cannot buy
Choose your side, and walk with pride
There's no reward for suicide...
The song "Once Upon A Time" by Brunning Sunflower Blues Band speaks on the experiences of the singer and how they've learned from what they've been through. The first verse is about how initially, everything the singer thought of seems to rhyme and how they held certain assumptions - that the wise were old and the young were shown. However, they came to realize very early on that things are not that simple and that people can be dealt different cards in life. The singer tries their best to get by just by knowing what's right and wrong, believing that a helping hand is always the best offer and that everyone needs their promised land.
The second verse talks about the importance of allowing a child to grow up and learn through experience. It says that as the child comes of age, they should be left to their own devices and encouraged to turn the page. The third verse focuses on the idea that true luck is having a backbone and not giving into the broken promises of others. It drives home the point that integrity and doing what's right is more valuable than anything money could buy. The song as a whole encourages the listener to choose their side and walk with pride, reminding them that there's no reward for suicide.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time, everything I thought of
The singer reflects on a past time in which their thoughts seemed to have a consistent theme.
Somehow seemed to rhyme
These consistently themed thoughts seemed to follow a pattern.
The wise were always old
The singer reflects on the common belief that older people are generally wiser.
And the young were always showed
Conversely, younger people were often taught by older individuals.
But very early on, I was spun a different hand
Despite these common beliefs, the artist's own life experiences have gone against these expectations.
Tried to get along, just by knowin right from wrong
Rather than relying on common beliefs, the singer has tried to navigate life by understanding what is right and wrong.
The best offer is a helping hand
The singer suggests that providing assistance to others is the best option.
Everyone needs the promised land
All individuals are searching for their ideal place or situation.
And whether you're young or old
Age should not be a factor in determining one's goals.
Never ever let yourself get put on hold
Don't allow yourself to become stuck or trapped.
I would sit on grandpa's knee..just to wear his hat
The singer has fond memories of spending time with their grandfather as a child.
And listen to the tales
During this time, the artist enjoyed hearing stories and learning from their grandfather.
From his world of make believe..
These stories were often fictional or imaginative in nature.
As the child comes of age, leave him alone
The singer suggests that as a child grows older, they should be allowed to gain independence.
To turn the page
This independence should be accompanied by the ability to move on from the past.
Luck is the spine..a broken promise of another's mind
The artist suggests that luck is simply an unreliable concept created by others.
Straight goods really are what money cannot buy
Honesty and integrity are important qualities that cannot be purchased.
Choose your side, and walk with pride
The singer encourages individuals to take a stand and be confident in their beliefs.
There's no reward for suicide...
The singer emphasizes that there is no benefit to making self-destructive decisions.
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