Blame It on the Boogie
Mr. Karaoke Lyrics
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Can't seen to shake trouble
Follows me wherever I go
My mama told me I was always in a hurry
You'd better slow down or you'll lose control
I've loved and lost for the moment
It never lasted long enough
But I won't let it get me down
Blame it on my youth
Put it to the circumstances
Blame it on my youth
I can't be judged for my actions
I'm an accident waiting to happen
Blame it on my youth
Someday I might stop being a child
But for now it looks as though
I'm having too much fun
You're as young as you feel
From the inside
Inside and out you're always on the run
Angels with dirty faces
A little lost but not innocent
Time steals people and places
But I won't let it get me down
Blame it on my youth
Put it to the circumstances
Blame it on my youth
I can't be judged for my actions
I'm an accident waiting to happen
Blame it on my youth
In these lyrics, Mr. Karaoke reflects on his life and the trouble that seems to constantly follow him. He feels like he is always in a hurry, as his mother warned him, and this rush often leads him to lose control. He has loved and lost many times, but each time the love was fleeting and never lasted long enough. Whenever something breaks or goes wrong, he feels like it's his responsibility to fix it, but he refuses to let these setbacks bring him down.
The chorus, "Blame it on my youth, put it to the circumstances," suggests that Mr. Karaoke believes his youthful energy and impulsiveness are the cause of his troubles. He understands that he can't be judged for his actions, as he sees himself as an accident waiting to happen. This implies that he recognizes his own tendency to make mistakes and stumble along the way.
As the song continues, Mr. Karaoke acknowledges that someday he may stop being a child, but for now, he is enjoying himself too much to worry about growing up. He believes that age is a state of mind and that he still feels young on the inside, always on the run and seeking new experiences. He refers to himself and others as "angels with dirty faces," suggesting that while they may appear lost and flawed, deep down, they still possess an innocent spirit.
The final lines convey a sense of acceptance and resilience. Mr. Karaoke acknowledges that time can steal both people and places, but he refuses to let this reality bring him down. He attributes his youthful nature to his ability to overcome obstacles and continue moving forward, even in the face of adversity.
Overall, these lyrics explore the theme of embracing one's youthfulness, while also acknowledging the challenges and mistakes that come with it. Mr. Karaoke's perspective is one of self-awareness, resilience, and a refusal to let circumstances define him.
Line by Line Meaning
I live my life, one after the other
I go through my life experiences consecutively, without any breaks in between.
Can't seen to shake trouble
I'm constantly faced with problems that I can't seem to get rid of.
Follows me wherever I go
Trouble always accompanies me no matter where I am.
My mama told me I was always in a hurry
My mother said that I was always rushing and hurrying through life.
You'd better slow down or you'll lose control
She warned me that if I don't slow down, I'll eventually lose control over my life.
I've loved and lost for the moment
I have experienced love but it never lasts for a significant amount of time.
It never lasted long enough
The love I have encountered always ends too soon.
You come to me when something gets broken
You only approach me when something is broken or needs fixing.
But I won't let it get me down
Despite the challenges, I choose not to be discouraged by them.
Blame it on my youth
Attribute the troubles to my young and inexperienced nature.
Put it to the circumstances
Justify the problems based on the situations I find myself in.
I can't be judged for my actions
I believe that my actions should not be criticized or evaluated by others.
I'm an accident waiting to happen
I am a person who tends to face unpredictable and problematic situations.
Someday I might stop being a child
In the future, I may mature and leave behind my childish ways.
But for now it looks as though
Currently, it seems like I am still embracing a youthful mindset.
I'm having too much fun
I am enjoying myself immensely and don't want to change my behavior.
You're as young as you feel
Your age is determined by how young or youthful you perceive yourself to be.
From the inside
This feeling of youthfulness comes from within oneself.
Inside and out you're always on the run
Both internally and externally, you are constantly moving and avoiding staying in one place.
Angels with dirty faces
Individuals who appear innocent but have hidden flaws or misdeeds.
A little lost but not innocent
While I may be unsure of my path, I am not completely blameless.
Time steals people and places
As time passes, it takes away loved ones and familiar environments.
But I won't let it get me down
However, I refuse to be disheartened by these losses.
Blame it on my youth
Attribute the challenges and struggles to my young age and lack of experience.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL BRANDON GILBERT, ERIC MARTIN, ERIC LEE MARTIN, BILLY SHEEHAN
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