Full Growing Man
J Roddy Walston And The Business Lyrics
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Cause I am tryin' to make you see
I'm a full
I'm a full
I'm a full
Full growin' man
Yeah now everybody's sayin'
But I go outta my mind
I try and I try
I try and I try
I try
But girl, you know I'm just a
Full growin' man
And I lost a fight with the future, dear
I want the moment, the moment is here
With rattled bones, and a lighter can
I will shake with bliss and dirty plans
But you gotta, ya you gotta
Gotta grow up sometime
I'm a full
I'm a full
I'm a full
Full growin' man
Yeah now everybody's sayin'
Ya gotta get there sometime
But I go outta my mind
I try and I try
I try and I try
I try
But girl, you know I'm just a
Full growin' man
Now one foot, two foot
Five foot nine
That's all I've got to give to ya
So don't ya change your mind
I'm full
I'm a full growin' man
Yeah now everybody's sayin'
Ya gotta get there sometime
But I go outta my mind
I try and I try
I try and I try
I try
But girl, you know I'm a full
I'm a full growin' man
I'm a full growin' man
The song “Full Growing Man” by J Roddy Walston and The Business is about a man who is trying to convince his lover that he is a complete, mature and capable person who is committed to their relationship. He tells her not to walk away and asks her to recognize his potential as a “full growin’ man”. He acknowledges that everyone says you have to grow up eventually, but he struggles with this concept as it conflicts with his desire to experience the present moment. The line “I lost a fight with the future, dear” represents this inner conflict. Despite this struggle, he asserts his identity as a full grown man who is ready to be with his partner.
The song has a sense of urgency and emotional intensity that is reflected in the repetition of the phrase “I try” which emphasizes the singer’s efforts to demonstrate his maturity and commitment to the relationship. The use of the phrase “I’m a full growin’ man” is a way for the singer to assert his power and confidence in his own abilities. The song ends with the singer repeating the phrase in a more assertive tone, indicating that he is confident in his identity as a full grown man.
Line by Line Meaning
Now don't you ever walk away
I need you to stay with me
Cause I am tryin' to make you see
I'm trying to show you something important
I'm a full
I am complete
I'm a full
I have everything I need
I'm a full
I am satisfied with myself
Full growin' man
I am mature and developing
Yeah now everybody's sayin'
People tell me all the time
Ya gotta get there sometime
I need to grow up eventually
But I go outta my mind
It drives me crazy
I try and I try
I make an effort
I try and I try
I keep trying
I try
I don't give up
But girl, you know I'm just a
But you understand that I am only
Full growin' man
A developing adult
And I lost a fight with the future, dear
I've struggled against what's to come
I want the moment, the moment is here
I desire the present, which is now
With rattled bones, and a lighter can
Despite my flaws and imperfections
I will shake with bliss and dirty plans
I will experience happiness and have secret intentions
But you gotta, ya you gotta
But you have to
Gotta grow up sometime
Eventually, everyone needs to mature
Now one foot, two foot
Just a little bit
Five foot nine
I only have a limited amount to offer
That's all I've got to give to ya
This is the best I can offer
So don't ya change your mind
Please don't change your opinion of me
I'm full
I have enough
I'm a full growin' man
I am developing and maturing
Contributed by Aria R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheJOshow601
I never heard of Jroddy until i saw them open with this song live at Newport Folk Fest about 6-7 years ago. What a great day that was
@zariygo
This is the best song ever written
@siscoismyhomey
This is timeless music. I've seen these guys twice and they absolutely rip it up live, real musicians making rock and roll from the heart.
@anthonyhall4793
Just wanted to say. The Chris Vernon Show has bought me to this Jewel! Awesome!
@snakezkin
So nice to see and hear a true rock n roll band alive n well in the 2000s!!
@maxLeifermann
I saw them on the Youtube Lollapalooza channel and they were incredibly good, incredible energy.
@lonewolfe8208
NICE! Rock'n Roll will never DIE!
@danielsidder7404
Love the sound, fellas.
@jenniferbeetz7335
wow. gobsmacked.
@Hal3y96
They just opened for the Lumineers and the Cold War Kids and are were amazing