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Grow Your Own
Small Faces Lyrics


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One and a-two and a-three and a-four and a

This feeling of spring
Like the wing of a bird that is flying
The nights they go cold as my mind does go old
And I'm looked at, inspected, hated, accepted

The wise men they wrangle
Their minds look for angles and meaning
(Meaning)
But the ceiling is light as I glide
Through the night and I'm leaving
Living, being, mmm, mmm, mmm

Overall Meaning

The Small Faces' song "Grow Your Own" is a poetic reflection on the passing of time and the changing of seasons. The lyrics open with a reference to the beat of music, counting off a rhythm as if to signal the start of a journey. The singer then describes the feeling of spring, using the metaphor of a bird's wing to convey a sense of lightness and freedom.


As the song progresses, the singer reflects on aging, describing their mind as growing old in contrast to the freshness of spring. They describe being scrutinized by others, both accepted and hated, underscoring a sense of alienation and isolation. Meanwhile, the "wise men" of the world are preoccupied with finding meaning and purpose, but the singer is content to simply exist, to "live" and "be."


Through its vividly detailed lyrics, "Grow Your Own" captures a sense of existential uncertainty and the fleeting nature of time. The singer is acutely aware of the passage of seasons and the inevitability of aging, but rather than despairing, they seem to find comfort in simply being present in the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

One and a-two and a-three and a-four and a
The beginning of a song, counting in the music


This feeling of spring
The feeling of new beginnings or a fresh start


Like the wing of a bird that is flying
A feeling of freedom or being unencumbered


The nights they go cold as my mind does go old
As time goes on, the world can feel colder and more isolating


And I'm looked at, inspected, hated, accepted
People will judge you, positive or negatively, from their own perspectives


The wise men they wrangle
Intellectuals or philosophers can argue and debate over the meaning of things


Their minds look for angles and meaning
They are trying to find deeper significance or understanding


(Meaning)
The pursuit of significance or interpretation


But the ceiling is light as I glide
Despite the heaviness of deep thinking or existential questions, there can be moments of lightness or ease


Through the night and I'm leaving
Moving on or leaving behind old worries or fears


Living, being, mmm, mmm, mmm
Enjoying the present moment or simply existing without the burden of overthinking or analyzing




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: IAN MC LAGAN, KENNETH JONES, RONALD LANE, STEVE MARRIOTT

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Sandgroper Wookie

Stick it on loop and trim buds to it 🎶✂️ Great track ✌️

Sylvio Jr

Great sound!

Alan M

Forgotten how good this track was!! SF's !! Pure Mac!!

Psychedelic xylophone

These guys were truly magnificent. They were totally tuned in to what their contemporaries were doing.
To my ears its obvious that they were listening to the likes of booker t & the mg's and georgie fame.
I have always longed to of been a part of the mid/late 60's culture.

You can easily picture twiggy grooving & parading along to grow your own in some psychedelic fashion outfit.

The sounds from these long ago non forgettable times speaks massive volumes to me!

Richard Wright

Imagine the party...Marriott, Plonk and Mac together again RIP?

Odd Bod

Love it..😎

Oscar niño

WOOWWWWW ITS AMAZING!!!!!

ctcasey

RIP, Ian McLagan.  

Andy Allen

Mods who formed a band , effortlessly cool.....

faeembrugh

Well to be fair McLagan wasn't a mod when he joined the band. He described himself as a beatnik and

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