Grow
Edward & Jane Lyrics
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He saw I'd been crying, the tears were in my eyes
He said People move ahead
They make you feel behind
But that ain't worth your worry
It isn't worth time
Cause in the end
When you wonder how it went
The time is spent
Don't worry bout the race
Be glad you walked and didn't run
Cause who you are
Isn't something you become
People will grow to be lawyers and things
Some will die beggars
Some were born kings
I've met them all
I know this to be true
None of them will ever
Grow up to be you
None of them will ever
Grow up to be you
People will grow to do the next thing on the news
Anyone could tell you they're everybody's fools
Others may grow just to betheir daddy's pride
Anyone could grow to be
The one you grow to like
Of all of them I say
These few words to you
That no one in the world
Will grow up to be you
Of all of them I say
These few words to you
That no one in the world
Will grow up to be you
The song "Grow," by Edward & Jane, is a touching and inspiring tribute to the uniqueness of each person's individual journey in life. The lyrics, which are sung with a melancholic yet hopeful tone, tell a story about a father comforting his crying child by reminding them of the futility of comparing oneself to others, and the importance of one's personal journey.
The father acknowledges that life is full of people who are successful in different ways, but that none of them can or will ever grow up to be the individual they are destined to be. This message is a powerful reminder of the beauty of individuality and the importance of embracing our unique paths in life, as opposed to striving to conform to societal expectations or measuring ourselves against the success of others. In the end, the father encourages the child to be grateful for the journey they are on, rather than worrying about how they will measure up in comparison to others in the race of life.
Overall, "Grow" is a beautifully written and performed song that touches on themes of individuality, self-love, and acceptance. It is a poignant reminder that we must embrace our unique paths in life and be grateful for the journey we are on, rather than comparing ourselves to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Daddy sat me down and we talked a little while
My father took the time to have a conversation with me
He saw I'd been crying, the tears were in my eyes
He recognized that I was upset and emotional
He said People move ahead
My father acknowledged that people progress in life
They make you feel behind
He made me aware that it's easy to feel left behind by others
But that ain't worth your worry
He advised me not to stress about this
It isn't worth time
He implied that it's not worth my precious time and energy to worry about others' progress in life
Cause in the end
My father spoke about the bigger picture in life
When you wonder how it went
He was referring to the end of my life, when I reflect on my journey
When the road is walked
He likened life to a journey or a path
The time is spent
He reminded me that time is a precious commodity
Don't worry bout the race
He advised me not to fret about comparing my accomplishments to others'
Be glad you walked and didn't run
My father encouraged me to appreciate my journey and not rush through life
Cause who you are
He was reinforcing the importance of individuality
Isn't something you become
He emphasized that identity isn't established by external factors
People will grow to be lawyers and things
He recognized that people have diverse career paths
Some will die beggars
He acknowledged that people have different levels of success or financial security
Some were born kings
He used a metaphor to describe people who have advantages or privilege
I've met them all
He was speaking from experience
I know this to be true
He had a confident sense of the matter at hand
None of them will ever
He was certain about the uniqueness of my individuality
Grow up to be you
He stressed that no one could ever be me in the same way I am
People will grow to do the next thing on the news
He observed that people often follow trends
Anyone could tell you they're everybody's fools
He reflected on people's tendency to blindly follow others
Others may grow just to be their daddy's pride
He pointed out that some people seek their parents' approval
Anyone could grow to be
He drew attention to the fact that any individual could pursue different paths in life
The one you grow to like
He hinted that I would encounter people in life whom I would appreciate
Of all of them I say
He was summing up his message to me
These few words to you
He was sharing his wisdom with me
That no one in the world
He was speaking to the fact that every individual is unique
Will grow up to be you
He reiterated that my identity is one of a kind
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Written by: Claire Le Gouriellec
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Darrell Johnson
Very personable Doctor today's docs could learn from no one can replace him and lives he touched and saved I thank him decades later as I did then.He was hard on his students when they got a question wrong , then apologized to me for being Rude , but he was doing his job as great teacher will
Maverick Tuco
Dr.Jane removed surgical hardware from my neck that was a failed completed fusion from the skull to the C4. He was very kind to me. I am grateful to him and, his contributions to neurosurgery at large.
Mary Jane Morgan
I miss my grandfather so much. 😔💔
Gavin Jones
Dr. Jane was an exceptional physician, mentor, educator, collaborator, and community member whose erudition and culture belied his towering stature in the world of Neurosurgery. I had to the privilege to be able to speak with him in my first year of medical school at UVA, just a little under a year before he died. He was one of the most engaged and learned individuals you would meet.
Darrell Johnson
I loved his unique personality Zesty, knowledgeable, humble despite legendary awards
Darrell Johnson
hope you saw his human side that yo might only see on rare Occasion when he talked like average guy with a bit of humor which was unique