Prudence
Sent By Ravens Lyrics


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Old birds have opinions
They sing and they shout
Beautiful songs from the soul
That no one cares to figure out

I need to know but I'm just a kid
And I need room to grow
Tonight
We go where we wanna go
We say what we need to say
Even if the long road takes us home
Tomorrow's a new day

We form our opinions, yeah
Call it American
But who believes a smile from a child
With all of his teeth clinched

My feelings show cause I'm just a man
And I need room to grow

Tonight
We go where we wanna go
We say what we need to say
Even if the long road takes us home
Tomorrow's a new day

Tonight
We do what we have to do
We say what we care to say
Even if the long road takes us home
Tomorrow's a new day

Tomorrow's a new day

My feelings show cause I'm just a man
And I need room to grow

Tonight
We go where we wanna go
We say what we need to say
Even if the long road takes us home
Tomorrow's a new day

Tonight
We do what we have to do
We say what we care to say




Even if the long road takes us home
Tomorrow's a new day

Overall Meaning

The song "Prudence" by Sent By Ravens is a reflection of the frustration felt by the younger generation towards the older generation. The first stanza talks about how old birds, which can be interpreted as the older generation, have opinions that are beautiful, but no one seems to care to understand or figure out. This suggests how the younger generation feels that the older generation's opinions and experiences are not valued, and they are not given a chance to express their own opinions and grow as individuals.


The second stanza talks about how the younger generation wants to have room to grow and form their own opinions, but they are not given the chance because they are still seen as kids. Then, the chorus reflects on how tonight they will do what they want to do and say what they need to say, even if it means going against the norm and the long road takes them home. The repetition of "tomorrow's a new day" suggests a sense of hope and optimism for the future.


The last stanza again talks about how the singer's feelings are valid because they are just a man and need room to grow. The chorus is then repeated to reinforce the idea that the younger generation needs to have a voice and be allowed to form their own opinions and beliefs.


Overall, "Prudence" by Sent By Ravens is a song that explores the tension between the younger and older generations, and the desire for the younger generation to have room to grow and be heard.


Line by Line Meaning

Old birds have opinions
Older people often have their own opinions about things and they express them.


They sing and they shout
Older people are vocal about their opinions and express them with passion.


Beautiful songs from the soul
Their opinions and beliefs come from a deep place and are heartfelt.


That no one cares to figure out
Despite the depth and passion behind their opinions, younger generations often dismiss them as outdated or irrelevant.


I need to know but I'm just a kid
As a younger person, the artist wants to understand these older opinions and beliefs, but feels limited by their younger age and lack of experience.


And I need room to grow
The singer acknowledges that they still have much to learn and develop as a person.


We go where we wanna go
The group is determined to follow their own path and make their own choices in life.


We say what we need to say
They will not be held back from expressing their opinions and beliefs.


Even if the long road takes us home
They are prepared to face challenges and endure long journeys to reach their goals.


Tomorrow's a new day
They are optimistic about the future and see each day as an opportunity to make progress and grow.


We form our opinions, yeah
The group believes in the importance of forming their own opinions and not simply accepting the beliefs of those before them.


Call it American
The group recognizes that this mentality of independence and individuality is often associated with American culture.


But who believes a smile from a child
Even younger generations can have their own opinions and beliefs, but these may not always be taken seriously or considered by older generations.


With all of his teeth clinched
The child may appear confident on the surface, but their true thoughts and beliefs may be hidden or restrained.


My feelings show cause I'm just a man
The singer acknowledges their own vulnerability and transparency as a human being.


Tonight
The group is motivated and driven in the present moment.


We do what we have to do
They will take action and do what is necessary to achieve their goals.


We say what we care to say
They will not be silenced and will express their opinions and beliefs boldly and confidently.




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