Turtle
Davis Alana Lyrics
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He'd give is turtle, to be six feet tall.
He's got photos of Shaq and Ewing, up on his wall.
And he'd try a jump shot but he's afraid he'll fall down.
Little girl wants to fall in love.
Dressed up like her mother, in white evening gloves.
She pretends, tells her friends she's got somewhere to go.
They don't ask her where, so they'll never know how she feels.
Let the moment last, there's no need to worry.
We should be living for today, or tomorrow anyway,
And don't ask for the world on a plate,
'Cause you just might get it.
Don't ever say it's too late, you know you'll regret it, because
Just when you're sure, your life can change right before your eyes.
A mother's thinking of her little boy,
Left home at sixteen back in eighty-four.
He's got a dog named Lucy, says she's all he needs.
Lucy knows better, she hears all his dreams.
When you search yourself, when you get down to it.
If you know yourself, you know you'll get through it.
So start living for today, or tomorrow anyway,
And don't ask for the world on a plate,
'Cause you just might get it.
Don't ever say it's too late, you know you'll regret it, because
Just when you're sure, your life can change right before your eyes.
With a shorter past, there's a greater hurry.
Let the moment last, there's no need to worry.
Start living for today, or tomorrow anyway...
Just when you're sure, your life can
Change right before your eyes,
Right before your eyes.
The song “Turtle” by Davis Alana talks about how people desire to change things in their life, but they should learn to appreciate the present moment. The first stanza talks about a little boy who wishes he was taller, possibly because he wants to play basketball like Shaq and Ewing, but is afraid of falling when trying to shoot. The second stanza is about a little girl who dresses up like her mother and pretends to be going somewhere, without telling her friends where she is going to avoid the embarrassment of admitting she is just pretending. However, the main message of the song is to live in the moment and appreciate the little things.
The lyrics suggest that people often rush through their lives, wishing for the next big thing or feeling like they are running out of time, instead of enjoying the present moment. The chorus emphasizes the importance of living for today and not asking for too much, because we might not be able to handle it. In the third stanza, a mother is thinking about her son who left home when he was sixteen. He has a dog named Lucy and shares all his dreams with her. This implies that sometimes people feel more connected to their pets than to other people. Ultimately, the song encourages everyone to live in the moment and appreciate what they have.
Line by Line Meaning
Little boy wishes he wasn't small.
The little boy wishes that he was taller and not small.
He'd give is turtle, to be six feet tall.
The little boy would sacrifice something important to him, like his pet turtle, to be six feet tall.
He's got photos of Shaq and Ewing, up on his wall.
The little boy idolizes and looks up to basketball players like Shaq and Ewing, and has pictures of them on his wall.
And he'd try a jump shot but he's afraid he'll fall down.
Despite his admiration for basketball, the little boy is afraid to try playing because he is scared he will fail and fall down.
Little girl wants to fall in love.
The little girl desires to find love and romance.
Dressed up like her mother, in white evening gloves.
The little girl dresses up like her mother and wears formal attire, like white evening gloves.
She pretends, tells her friends she's got somewhere to go.
The little girl pretends to have plans, telling her friends that she has somewhere to be.
They don't ask her where, so they'll never know how she feels.
Her friends do not ask where she is going, so they do not know about her desires and emotions.
With a shorter past, there's a greater hurry.
When you have less time in your past, you may feel more urgency to accomplish things or live your life to the fullest.
Let the moment last, there's no need to worry.
It's important to savor the current moment and not stress or be anxious about the future.
We should be living for today, or tomorrow anyway,
We should focus on living in the present and future, rather than dwelling on the past.
And don't ask for the world on a plate,
Do not have unrealistic expectations or demands.
'Cause you just might get it.
If you do have unrealistic expectations or demands, be prepared for the possibility of actually getting them and dealing with the consequences.
Don't ever say it's too late, you know you'll regret it, because
Don't give up and don't say it's too late to pursue your goals or desires, because you will regret it in the future.
Just when you're sure, your life can change right before your eyes.
Life can change unexpectedly, even when you think you have things figured out and under control.
A mother's thinking of her little boy,
A mother is thinking of her son.
Left home at sixteen back in eighty-four.
Her son left home at sixteen in 1984.
He's got a dog named Lucy, says she's all he needs.
Her son has a dog named Lucy and believes that she is all he needs.
Lucy knows better, she hears all his dreams.
The dog, Lucy, understands her owner's dreams and desires.
When you search yourself, when you get down to it.
When you deeply reflect on yourself and your life.
If you know yourself, you know you'll get through it.
If you truly know yourself, you will be able to overcome challenges and difficulties.
Start living for today, or tomorrow anyway,
Begin focusing on living in the present and future, rather than dwelling on the past.
Just when you're sure, your life can change right before your eyes.
Life can change unexpectedly, even when you think you have things figured out and under control.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALANA DAVIS, ED TUTON
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