R N' R
Faith No More Lyrics

Don't put that thing too close to my head
Please don't hold/aim that object too close to my head, it may cause harm.

It took this long just to get ahead, he says
He says it has taken a considerable amount of time for him to achieve a positive state in life.

He knows for sure but that he can't decide
He is absolutely certain about something, but he is struggling to make a decision.

Between his decency and this matter of pride
He is caught between choosing the righteous path and following his ego/pride.

So he's growin' up on time, he's growin' up in the middle
He is maturing and evolving during his lifetime, but not at an accelerated pace. He is in a state of constant growth and development.

Get down, growin' up on time, growin' up in the middle
The singer is encouraging someone to embrace their gradual growth and evolution during their lifespan.

And it burns and it burns, the sun burns and it burns
Referring to the unpleasant sensation caused by the sun's rays.

Oh, now I can really feel it, how could you ever stand it
The artist is expressing their astonishment at how someone could endure such discomfort.

We've got the same ideas, we got the same old fears
The artist and another person share common thoughts, beliefs, and apprehensions.

There are different colors sometimes, but hey, who cares
Even though there are occasional differences between them, these differences hold little significance or importance.

It's just years that shears, that shears our lives apart
It is the passage of time that slowly separates people and distances them from each other.

Yeah, like the time you tried to teach your nephew to fart
A humorous anecdote about a failed attempt to teach a younger relative a silly skill/habit.

He couldn't do it, push so he's growin' up in the middle
The nephew is struggling or unable to perform a childish act, representing his gradual maturation.

Oh, now I can really feel it, how could you ever stand it
Referring once again to the unpleasant sensation caused by the sun's rays.

I'm not the kind of person who would say it, if it wasn't the truth
The singer is a truthful and honest person, and would not say something unless they believed it to be true.

And then you go and tell a friend that
The artist is about to address a specific situation or event where information was shared with a friend.

Her heart's on fire and it has no meaning
The artist's friend is experiencing intense emotions but is unable to logically or rationally explain their cause or reason.

Well, now and only now I know the difference
The singer has gained new insight or understanding about a specific issue or topic.

When you tell me that there ain't no difference
The singer believes that there are important differences that exist, despite what their friend may have said earlier.

Now's the time to evaluate between
The present moment is an opportune time to reflect on or judge between a specific set of options or choices.

The love you give and the love that you take
The artist is referencing a potential decision or action that involves choices between giving love or receiving love.

It's not a matter of opinion when it comes down to it
The issue at hand is not subjective, and is based on objective facts or evidence.

It's just a difference of opinion, that much I can take
Despite the fact that it may be a divisive issue, the singer is comfortable with differing opinions and perspectives.