Keep It to Yourself
Holland Lyrics


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Enjoy yourself while you're still in the pink
Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself
It's later than you think.

You work and work for years and years
You're always on the go
Never take a minute off
To busy makin' dough
Some day, you say, you'll have your fun
When you're a millionaire
Imagine all the fun you'll have
In your old rockin' chair

Enjoy yourself it's later than you think
Enjoy yourself while you're still in the pink
The years go by as quickly as a wink
Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself
It's later than you think.
(Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself it's later than you think)

Your heart of hearts, your dream of dreams
Your ravishing brunettes
Has left you now and she's become
Somebody else's pet (pity isn't it)
Lay down that gun, don't try my friend
To reach the great beyond
You'll have more fun by reaching
For a red-head or a blonde

Enjoy yourself it's later than you think
Enjoy yourself while you're still in the pink
The years go by as quickly as a wink
Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself
It's later than you think.
(Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself it's later than you think)

There's another thing I want to tell you too.

You love somebody very much
You'd like to set the date
But money doesn't grow on trees
So you decide to wait (Foolish Fellow)
You're so afraid that you will bite off
More than you can chew
Don't be afraid, you won't have teeth
When you reach ninety two.

Enjoy yourself it's later than you think
Enjoy yourself while you're still in the pink
The years go by as quickly as a wink
Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy yourself




It's later than you think.
Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy yourself it's later than you think

Overall Meaning

Holland's song 'Keep it to yourself' is a reminder to enjoy life while we still can. The lyrics convey the message that we should not waste our lives working tirelessly and forgo the pleasures of life. The first stanza encourages people to enjoy themselves while still young, highlighting that time is fleeting and that one should enjoy life while they still can. The following lines emphasize how we often work for years and years, always on the go and never take a moment to relax. Holland reminds us that our dream of dreams and heart of hearts may not come true, and that we are better off moving on to new experiences, like finding a new lover.


The second stanza addresses relationships and how we often wait for the perfect moment to take the next step. Holland argues that there is never a right moment and one should not put their life on hold on the basis of money. He encourages people to take the leap and not be afraid of biting off more than they can chew. The song's message is that life is short, and we should enjoy every moment that we get.


Line by Line Meaning

Enjoy yourself while you're still in the pink
Have fun and enjoy your life while you are still healthy and able to do so.


Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself
Reinforces the importance of enjoying one's life.


It's later than you think.
Reminds the listener that time is passing quickly and one should make the most of the time they have.


You work and work for years and years
You spend years working and dedicating your time and energy to your job or career.


You're always on the go
You are always busy and never take the time to slow down and relax.


Never take a minute off
You never take a break or vacation.


Too busy makin' dough
You are focused on making money rather than enjoying life.


Some day, you say, you'll have your fun
You believe that you will be able to enjoy your life someday in the future.


When you're a millionaire
You think that you will only be able to enjoy your life when you have a lot of money.


Imagine all the fun you'll have
You daydream about all the fun you will have once you have achieved success.


In your old rockin' chair
You envision yourself sitting in an old rocking chair when you are older.


The years go by as quickly as a wink
Time passes quickly and you should make sure to enjoy life while you can.


Your heart of hearts, your dream of dreams
Your deepest desires and dreams.


Your ravishing brunettes
A past lover who was attractive and desirable.


Has left you now and she's become somebody else's pet (pity isn't it)
Your past lover has moved on to a new relationship which makes you feel sad and jealous.


Lay down that gun, don't try my friend to reach the great beyond
Don't do anything drastic or harmful to yourself, such as committing suicide, in an attempt to escape your problems.


You'll have more fun by reaching for a red-head or a blonde
You will have more enjoyment in your life if you seek out new relationships and experiences instead of dwelling on the past.


You love somebody very much
You have strong feelings of love for someone.


You'd like to set the date
You would like to get married and begin your life together.


But money doesn't grow on trees
You do not have enough money to afford a wedding or other expenses related to starting a new life together.


So you decide to wait (Foolish Fellow)
You plan to postpone your wedding and your life plans because you don't have enough money, which may not be the best decision.


You're so afraid that you will bite off more than you can chew
You are afraid of taking on too much responsibility or financial burden that you cannot handle.


Don't be afraid, you won't have teeth when you reach ninety two.
Don't worry about the future and what it may hold, you may not even be alive or in good health when you reach a very old age.


Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy yourself
Enjoy your life as much as possible.


Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy yourself it's later than you think
Reinforces the idea that you should enjoy your life as much as possible because time is passing quickly.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carl Sigman, Herbert Magidson

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