Capable
The Wild Reeds Lyrics

He says, "You're awful young for 21
Someone tells the singer that she seems young for her age of 21.

You've got some work to do
The singer is advised that there are things that she needs to improve on.

Bite your pencil harder than
The person talking to the singer advises her to put more effort into her work.

You were planning to"
The advice giver tells the artist to put more effort than she initially planned.

"You daydream slow, you sleep too quick
The artist is advised that she takes too long to daydream and sleeps too quickly.

You need a sharper view
The advice giver suggests that the singer needs to be more perceptive.

There's much more out there than someone
The singer is told that there are more opportunities out there than just laying next to someone.

Who's laying next to you"
The advice giver suggests the artist not limit herself to being with just one person.

He said, "You're capable of so much more
The artist quotes the earlier advice giver telling her that she is capable of much more.

Than these people give you credit for
The advice giver believes that others have underestimated the artist's potential.

And you just need to show it"
The suggestion here is that the singer just needs to demonstrate her abilities.

Growing up was not an easy movement for me
The artist describes her own experiences of growing up as difficult.

You nudge and nudge
The people around the singer constantly push her to do better.

You push and shove
The singer describes how her family and friends are always pushing her to become better.

And I might still stay asleep
The singer admits that she might still be in a kind of stupor.

And it's a struggle to think on my feet
The artist admits that she struggles to think fast and react to new situations.

I fear the harsh regard
The artist fears harsh criticism and judgment from others.

But friend, if you'd encourage me
The singer believes that having a supportive friend who encourages her will be helpful.

I know I'd make it far
The singer is confident that with such support, she can go far.

You said I'm capable of so much more
The artist remembers the advice given to her.

Than these people give me credit for
The artist agrees that she has been underestimated.

And I just need to show it"
The advice giver suggests that the artist should demonstrate her abilities.

And my anger surrounds me
The singer expresses feeling overwhelmed by anger.

Like a coat when I shiver
The artist compares her anger to a coat that surrounds her when she feels cold.

I let it surround me with
The singer admits that she has allowed herself to be consumed by her anger.

These thoughts often so bitter
The singer reveals that her thoughts can often become bitter.

But friend, if you'd help me
The singer believes that with help from a friend, things could be better.

I think I'd make it through this winter
The artist is hopeful that with the help of the friend, she will make it through a difficult time.

Oh, I'm capable of so much more
The artist reiterates that she believes she has a lot of potential.

Than you people give me credit for
The singer feels that people underestimate her abilities.

And I just need to show it
The suggestion is that the singer needs to prove her abilities to others.