Canada
The Simons Lyrics
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I think i'm ageing
Don't feel like changing
Not any more, no no no, not right now, not just yet
He says time
Is like a window
It's like a mirror
That you leave behind you know i, not ready yet
Shine a person on the inside but you cannot you cannot polsih everything
You can shine...
Shine a person on the outside but you cannot you cannot polish every stone...
YOU Can't polish everything
And so you look
Into the mirror
And you are more now, more than what you see so much more, than just your history
Hey you are growing you are glowing
You are stronger than you feel
And maybe now, maybe now's your time to shine...
You can shine
Shine a person on the inside but you cannot you cannot polsih everything
Hey you can shine...
Shine a person on the outside but you cannot you cannot polish every stone...
YOU Can't polish everything
The lyrics of The Simons's song "Canada" convey a powerful message about self-acceptance and the acknowledgment of one's growth and inner strength. The singer of the song is struggling with the idea of aging and changing, realizing that time is like a window, like a mirror. They are hesitant about embracing change, feeling that they are not yet ready for it.
The lyrics suggest that while one can strive to improve themselves and present a polished version on the outside, there are certain aspects that cannot be changed or polished away. The song encourages self-reflection and emphasizes that true growth and beauty come from within. Looking in the mirror, the singer discovers that they are more than just their physical appearance and their past. They realize that they are growing, glowing, and much stronger than they may feel.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that while it is possible to shine and present an outwardly polished version of oneself, it is impossible to polish everything. The song celebrates individuality and encourages embracing one's true self rather than trying to hide or change certain aspects. It suggests that now might be the time to let their inner light shine brightly.
Line by Line Meaning
He says wait
He advises to be patient
I think i'm ageing
I believe that I am getting older
Don't feel like changing
I don't have the desire to change
Not any more, no no no, not right now, not just yet
I am not ready for it at the moment
He says time
He refers to time
Is like a window
It is similar to a window
It's like a mirror
It resembles a mirror
That you leave behind
That you move away from
You know i, not ready yet
I know, I am not ready yet
You can shine...
You have the ability to shine
Shine a person on the inside
Show someone's true qualities internally
but you cannot you cannot polish everything
However, you cannot improve everything
Shine a person on the outside
Present someone's external appearance favorably
but you cannot you cannot polish every stone...
But you cannot enhance every aspect
And so you look
Therefore, you observe
Into the mirror
At your own reflection
And you are more now, more than what you see
You have grown and become more than your outward appearance
so much more, than just your history
Far beyond your past experiences
Hey you are growing you are glowing
Hey, you are evolving and radiating
You are stronger than you feel
You possess more strength than you realize
And maybe now, maybe now's your time to shine...
Perhaps now is the moment for you to reveal your brilliance
You can shine
You have the ability to shine
Shine a person on the inside
Reveal someone's true qualities internally
but you cannot you cannot polish everything
However, you cannot perfect everything
Hey you can shine...
Hey, you can showcase your external radiance
Shine a person on the outside
Present someone's external appearance favorably
but you cannot you cannot polish every stone...
But you cannot enhance every aspect
YOU Can't polish everything
You cannot perfect everything
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Simon Marks
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