Photosynthesis
Turner Frank Lyrics
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All the latest music fads all passed me by and left me cold
All the kids are talking slang I won't pretend to understand
All my friends are getting married, mortagages and pension plans
And it's obvious my angry adolescent days are done
And I'm happy and I'm settled in the person I've become
But that doesn't mean I'm settled up and sitting out the game
Time may change a lot but some things may stay the same
And I won't sit down
And I won't shut up
And most of all I will not grow up
And I won't sit down
And I won't shut up
And most of all I yeah I won't grow up
Oh maturity's a wrapped up package deal so it seems
And ditching teenage fantasy means ditching all your dreams
All your friends and peers and family solemnly tell you you will
Have to grow up be an adult yeah be bored and unfulfilled
Oh when no ones yet explained to me exactly what's so great
About slaving 50 years away on something that you hate
Look I'm meekly shuffling down the path of mediocrity
Well if that's your road then take it but it's not the road for me
And I won't sit down
And I won't shut up
And most of all I will not grow up
And I won't sit down
And I won't shut up
And most of all I yeah I won't grow up
And I won't sit down
And I won't shut up
And most of all I will not grow up
And if all you ever do with your life
Is photosynthesize
Then you deserve every hour of these sleepless nights
That you waste wondering when you're gonna die
Now I'll play and you sing
The perfect way for the evening to begin
Now I'll play and you sing
The perfect way for the evening to begin
And I won't sit down
And I won't shut up
And most of all yeah I won't grow up
And I won't sit down
And I won't shut up
And most of all I will not grow up
And I won't sit down
And I won't shut up
And most of all I will not grow up
Turner Frank's song Photosynthesis is about growing older and realizing that you no longer understand the latest music or slang that the younger generation is using. The lyrics express a sentiment of being content and settled in the person that one has become, but also a desire to not become too complacent or stagnant in life. The chorus reinforces this sentiment, stating that the singer will not sit down, shut up, or grow up.
The second verse delves into societal expectations and pressure to conform to the norms of adulthood, such as working a job that one hates and becoming bored and unfulfilled. The singer asserts that they do not want to follow that path and instead chooses to pursue a different one, acknowledging that they may not reach the same level of success or security as others who conform to societal expectations. The final lines of the song urge the listener to not waste their time wondering when they will die and instead to make the most of their life.
Overall, Photosynthesis is a message of individuality and resisting conformity, urging the listener to stay true to themselves and not be afraid to take risks or pursue their own dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I guess I should confess that I am starting to get old
I am acknowledging that I am aging
All the latest music fads all passed me by and left me cold
I don’t understand the current music trends
All the kids are talking slang I won't pretend to understand
I am not going to pretend to comprehend the slang that the younger generation is using
All my friends are getting married, mortagages and pension plans
My peers are settling down and starting families
And it's obvious my angry adolescent days are done
I am no longer an angry teenager
And I'm happy and I'm settled in the person I've become
I am content with who I am now
But that doesn't mean I'm settled up and sitting out the game
I am not sitting back and watching life pass me by
Time may change a lot but some things may stay the same
Although things may change, some remain constant
And if all you ever do with your life Is photosynthesize
If all you do is exist without purpose, you are wasting your life
Then you deserve every hour of these sleepless nights That you waste wondering when you're gonna die
If you are not actively living your life, you will regret it when you are older
And most of all I yeah I won't grow up
I refuse to conform to societal expectations of adulthood
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANCIS EDWARD TURNER
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Jonty
I am one of those kids, its crazy to think how long ago this was but still feels like yesterday and was incredible to be a part of this. some day i hope to tell my kids about this
Kill Schwill
One of the best songs ever written. Been listening to Frank since I was a teen and I'm 30 now. Time is moving way too fast.
Brian Barreras
Absolutely! Love from dirty jerz!
Michael Nottas
yes
Greg Green
Welcome to the Fucking Club!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣👍✨💚
BDuval
I'm pushing 50, worked my way to a level of success that surprises me every day, and raised three outstanding kids alongside my amazing wife of 27 years. . . and thanks in part to Frank Turner, I still won't sit down, shut up, or grow up. Every time I see that this song sits in my kids' playlists, I know I've done something right.
Crystal Zevon
I'm 70 and Frank Turner keeps me alive. I love him. My grandson turned me on to him, btw.
Ashley Lemke
That's so sweet! 💐💐💐
Timothy Marcus
Your grandson has great taste in music!
Jae Rancilio
My Da's your age and we still exchange songs. If yer boy has appreciation for Frank, odds are because you turned him onto a similar sound, and he thought it'd appeal to you in return. Keep sharing and keep growing, but never grow up