Pick up the Tempo
Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson Lyrics

Some people are saying that time will take care of people like me
Some people are expressing concern that my lifestyle is unsustainable and that time will eventually catch up with me.

That I'm livin' too fast and they say I can't last much longer
They believe that my fast-paced lifestyle is contributing to my potential downfall and a shortened lifespan.

But little they see that their thoughts of me is my Saviour
What they fail to realize is that their worry for me is actually what’s keeping me going and making me stronger.

And little they know that the beat oughta go a little faster
They are mistaken in thinking that I need to slow down, when in reality the tempo of life should be intensified.

So pick up the tempo just a little and take it on home
Thus, I am urged to speed up the pace of my life just a little bit and keep moving forward and finding my way home.

The singer ain't singin' and the drummer's been draggin' too long
The song, much like life, has lost its beat and is dragging on for too long without any progression due to the lack of motivation and poor contribution from some key players.

Time'll take care of itself so just leave time alone
There’s no need to worry about the fate of time, it will take care of itself, so focus on the present instead of worrying about future outcomes.

Well I'm wild and I'm mean I'm creatin' a scene I'm goin' crazy
I am an unpredictable and unconventional person who is causing a stir and breaking the norm. I am living my life to the fullest and embracing my wild side.

I'm good and I'm bad and I'm happy and sad and I'm lazy
I am a multifaceted person, sometimes displaying positive traits, sometimes not, and sometimes feeling different emotions, also having tendencies of procrastination and sluggishness.

I'm quiet and I'm loud and I'm gatehrin' a crowd and I like gravy
I have both introverted and extroverted qualities, capable of being the center of attention and enjoying a large group, while being content sitting back in silence, and I appreciate the finer things in life.

About half off the wall but I learned it all in the Navy
Although some may perceive me as unconventional or not conforming to the standards of society, these traits have been honed and taught to me during my time in the military.

So pick up the tempo... Take it on home
With these characteristics and experiences, I will take charge and charge full speed ahead to continue living my life to the fullest, and to take everything back to where I call home.