That Dangerous Age
Paul Weller Lyrics


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(Shoop... Shoop)
And when he wakes up in the morning
It takes him time to adjust
So sick and tired of the money
(Shoop, he's at that dangerous age)
And all the life that is lost
(Shoop, he's at that dangerous age)
If you could only get it back
How high the whirl
Could start to stack
And every chance you gets to fly he goes far
In his car

He likes 2 sugars in his coffee
(Shoop, he's at that dangerous age)
He wants a chick in the office
(Shoop, he's at that dangerous age)
He's touching straight up bay
(Shoop, he's at that dangerous age)
He's on a much higher rage
(Shoop, he's at that dangerous age)

And he will seconds of a frame
He starts to see
And takes the blame
And any chance he gets to run he goes far
In his car, very far

She wears her skirt so much higher

She has the heir for high flyer
(Shoop, she's at that dangerous age)
She gets down on the student range
(Shoop, she's at that dangerous age)
And all her friends think she's trying
(Shoop, she's at that dangerous age)
She's at that dangerous age
(Shoop, they're at that dangerous age)
She's at that dangerous age
(Shoop, they're at that dangerous age)

(Shoop, she's at that dangerous age)
(Shoop, she's at that dangerous age)

And when he wakes up in the morning
It takes him time to adjust




He's so sick of the money
And all the life that is lost

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Paul Weller's song "That Dangerous Age" explore the feelings of disconnection and disillusionment that can occur when someone reaches a certain point in their life. The opening lines, "(Shoop...Shoop) / And when he wakes up in the morning / It takes him time to adjust" suggest that the singer is struggling to come to terms with his current situation. The repetition of the phrase "Shoop, he's at that dangerous age" reinforces the idea that he is at a turning point where he must choose between continuing on the path he is on or making some significant changes.


The song also mentions the singer's attitudes towards work, relationships, and personal choice. He is "so sick and tired of the money" and wants more meaning from his daily grind. He is interested in dating someone at work and has an "heir for high flyer," suggesting that he is looking for someone ambitious with whom he can connect. The repetition of the phrase "And any chance he gets to run he goes far / In his car, very far" is a testament to his desire for freedom and escape from his mundane routine. He sees the value in taking risks and living life to the fullest, but is also weighed down by the responsibilities and expectations that come with being at a certain age.


Line by Line Meaning

And when he wakes up in the morning
Every day when he opens his eyes, he faces the challenge of getting up and starting his routine.


It takes him time to adjust
It's difficult for him to transition from being asleep to being awake and alert.


So sick and tired of the money
He's become tired of the way that money controls his life and has taken over his priorities.


(Shoop, he's at that dangerous age)
He's reached a point in his life where he's vulnerable to making impulsive decisions that could be harmful or dangerous to himself and those around him.


And all the life that is lost
He realizes that he's wasting his time and not living his life to the fullest.


If you could only get it back
He regrets the time he's lost and wishes he could turn back the clock.


How high the whirl
He realizes that things have spiraled out of control and he's caught up in a whirlwind of chaos.


Could start to stack
Things can quickly become overwhelming if he doesn't take control of his life.


And every chance you gets to fly he goes far
When he has an opportunity to escape or break free from his current circumstances, he takes it and goes as far as possible.


In his car
He often uses his car as a means of escape or to obtain freedom.


He likes 2 sugars in his coffee
He has certain preferences and routines that he enjoys and finds comfort in.


(Shoop, he's at that dangerous age)
He's still vulnerable to making impulsive decisions that could be harmful or dangerous to himself and those around him.


He wants a chick in the office
He's looking for new and exciting experiences, even if they could potentially be inappropriate or damaging to his career.


He's touching straight up bay
He's engaging in risky behavior that could lead to negative consequences.


He's on a much higher rage
He's feeling more agitated and frustrated than usual.


And he will seconds of a frame
He's lost track of time and feels like moments are slipping through his fingers.


He starts to see
He's becoming more aware of his current circumstances and how they're affecting him.


And takes the blame
He's willing to accept responsibility for his actions and the consequences that come with them.


She wears her skirt so much higher
She's trying to present herself in a more alluring and attractive way.


She has the heir for high flyer
She has ambitions of being successful and achieving great things.


(Shoop, she's at that dangerous age)
She's reached a point in her life where she's vulnerable to making impulsive decisions that could be harmful or dangerous to herself and those around her.


She gets down on the student range
She's trying to relive some of the excitement and freedom of her earlier years.


And all her friends think she's trying
Her friends are aware of her risky behavior and are concerned for her well-being.


(Shoop, they're at that dangerous age)
Both he and she have reached a point in their lives where they're vulnerable to making impulsive decisions that could be harmful or dangerous to themselves and those around them.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd
Written by: SIMON DINE, PAUL WELLER

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Comments from YouTube:

hoodgie

How can anyone of Paul's fans not like this........its modern and he's moving with the times !

impossiblenata

Love it, so addictive!

Kym Shipton

another fab tune from Weller. He changes with the times, some fans dont. i hope he comes to Newcastle again, he was great last year. Rock on Weller.

hmsusauk

Always been a huge fan, since the first album from The Jam. This is the 2012 view of the world that we saw many years ago through Mr. Clean and Smithers-Jones. Love it.

Free For All

He never fails to amaze me!

Annick Vliegen

Be creative, do your own thing, believe in what you do, and don't care what others say about, that's the way we know Weller, again well done!

Legoboy272

A great track. he keeps on pushing

Greg Timmis

I think this is a great tune, and I do remember the Paul Weller Movement, saw loads of early gigs!!

tolka river

super.. love the new direction and quirkiness of this little gem

Gary Trudgett

Great track, sounding better than ever. Can't wait for new album Sonik Kicks

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