The Drums
I need fun in my life Lyrics
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All the answers to the questions before I get old
But I've spent too much time thinking
And I've spent too much time doing
It's time to go
And I need fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun
In my life
In my fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun
Oh, I took a walk yesterday all around New York City
And I saw something written on a car
It said "The less you own the more freedom you have"
The less you own the more freedom you have
So I went home and I threw it all away
The lyrics to The Drums' "I Need Fun in My Life" speak to a universal yearning for experiences that make life worth living. The singer reflects on the passage of time and the realization that overthinking and simply going through the motions can rob us of the joy of living. The repetitive chorus of "fun, fun, fun" is a call to action, a reminder that life is meant to be enjoyed and experienced in all its messy, unpredictable glory.
The second verse of the song takes on a more introspective tone, as the singer recounts a moment of clarity while wandering the streets of New York City. They see a message on a car that challenges the idea that material possessions are the key to happiness. This leads to a realization that shedding the clutter in one's life can lead to more freedom and a greater sense of connection to the world around us. By throwing things away, the singer gains a newfound sense of liberation and recommitment to living life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
You'd think I would know
One might assume I have all the answers
All the answers to the questions before I get old
Answers to life's questions should be known by old age
But I've spent too much time thinking
Overthinking has consumed my time
And I've spent too much time doing
Unproductive actions have wasted my time
It's time to go
It's time to make a change
And I need fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun
I am in desperate need of enjoyment and excitement
In my life
To enhance my existence
And I need life
I need to fully experience what life has to offer
In my fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun
I want to integrate fun into my daily life
Oh, I took a walk yesterday all around New York City
Recently, I embarked on a stroll throughout New York City
And I saw something written on a car
I noticed a message inscribed on an automobile
It said 'The less you own the more freedom you have'
The fewer material possessions one has, the more liberated they are
So I went home and I threw it all away
I returned home and discarded my extraneous belongings
Contributed by Camden J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.