When I was young and full of grace And spirited - a…
““When I was young and full of grace And spirited - a rattlesnake When I was young and fever fell My spirit, I will not tell You're on your honor not to tell I believe in coyotes and time as an abstract Explain the change, the difference between What you want and what you need, there's the key, Your adventure for today, what do you do Between the horns of the day? (chorus) I believe my shirt is wearing thin And change is what I believe in When I was young and give and take And foolish said my fool awake When I was young and fever fell My spirit, I will not tell You're on your honor, on your honor Trust in your calling, make sure your calling's true Think of others, the others think of you Silly rule golden words make, practice, practice makes perfect, Perfect is a fault, and fault lines change I believe my humor's wearing thin And change is what I believe in I believe my shirt is wearing thin And change is what I believe in (repeat chorus) When I was young and full of grace As spirited a rattlesnake When I was young and fever fell My spirit, I will not tell You're on your honor, on your honor I believe in example I believe my throat hurts Example is the checker to the key I believe my humor's wearing thin And I believe the poles are shifting””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The lyrical narrative explores youthful vigor, inner conflict, and the tension between desire and necessity, urging authenticity and continual transformation.
In simple terms: Youthful energy meets inner conflict; seek true purpose.
Key Takeaway
Listen to inner truth and adapt.
Themes
growth
identity
conflict
authenticity
change
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- personal development
- creative projects
- mental health
Key Concepts
existentialism
self‑realization
poetics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “honor” mean in your life?
- How do you distinguish need from want?
A Different Perspective
Change can be overwhelming without clear direction.