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Rich People Lyrics

I got older again
I have reached another age milestone in my life.

Watched a day, turn a week, turn a month, turn a year
I've observed time passing rapidly, as days blend into weeks, months, and eventually years.

Turn to all these friends
I see the relationships I have built with my friends during this time.

And I know where the time went
I have a clear understanding of how I spent my time.

Because I've been everywhere I wanted to be
I have pursued my desires and traveled to places that were important to me.

And I believe there's so much left to see
I am confident that there are still numerous experiences and adventures awaiting me.

I can see it coming now I don't want to wait
I sense opportunities or changes approaching, and I feel impatient about them.

But I'll sit still until it's safe out
However, I choose to remain patient and cautious until the moment feels right to take action.

I was scared when everything changed
I felt fear and uncertainty when my life took a new direction.

But I still put on my face
Despite my fear, I maintain a brave front and face the world with resilience.

Sometimes I thought the music was dead
At times, I felt like the joy and creativity in my life had waned.

But I don't know what I would do instead
Yet I'm uncertain of how to fill that void or what to do when that joy is missing.

White guilt in one hand
I carry the weight of societal guilt regarding race and privilege.

And the other balled up to help them understand
In my other hand, I am ready to advocate for understanding and empathy.

All the racial justice, prison systems, Karl Marx and communism
I acknowledge the complexities of social issues, including racial justice and economic theories.

Health care incentivism, Jesus Christ, and Judaism
I also contend with various systems of belief and health care motivations.

Donald Trump and Joseph Biden
I recognize the stark political divides exemplified by these two figures.

Same shit different side and
Ultimately, the issues remain the same regardless of political affiliation.

I don't care about your flavor
I am indifferent to personal or political preferences.

I'll just be a better neighbor
Instead, I focus on being kind and supportive to those around me.

I can see it coming now I don't want to wait
I feel new changes or opportunities on the horizon, and I am eager to embrace them.

But I'll sit still until its safe out
Yet, I remain patient and careful until the right moment arrives.

I was scared when everything changed
The upheaval I experienced filled me with apprehension.

But I still put on my face
Nevertheless, I present a composed exterior to the world.

Sometimes I thought the music was dead
There were moments I felt that creativity and joy had faded in my life.

But I don't know what I would do instead
Yet I remain unsure how to replace or rediscover that lost sense of joy.

All things grow old
Everything and everyone ages and evolves over time.

But only some things grow up
However, not all of these things mature or attain higher wisdom and understanding.

I've got just one more thought
I wish to share one last reflection or insight.

All the science, math, and social studies
I categorize my knowledge within structured fields of study, yet...

Can't nobody trust nobody
There exists a pervasive mistrust among people.

Fractured people can't do better
Those who are broken or divided cannot improve society.

I just want to be together
Ultimately, my desire is for unity and connection among people.

I can see it coming now I don't want to wait
I perceive forthcoming changes and am eager to engage with them.

But I'll sit still until its safe out
I will remain patient until it feels right to proceed.

I was scared when everything changed
Personal turmoil filled me with fear in response to significant shifts in my life.

But I still put on my face
Nevertheless, I mask my feelings and project confidence.

Sometimes I thought the music was dead
At times, I believed my inspiration and joy had vanished.

But I don't know what I would do instead
Yet I am uncertain about how to replace that missing joy or creativity.

All things grow old
Everything in life ages and changes over time.

But only some things grow up
My focus is on the fact that true growth and maturity is not guaranteed for everyone.

Sometimes I thought the music was dead
There were instances where I felt that the spirit of creativity was lost.

But I don't know what I would do instead
Still, I remain at a loss for how to fill that void or rediscover that joy.