A heartfelt exploration of the struggles and joys of being a young father, 'Young Dad Blues' delves into the poignant and often humorous disconnect between a young dad's perspective and his children's perception of age. This Modest Mouse track captures the essence of youthful parenting through clever lyrics and an indie rock sound.
Young dad with a tired sigh,
Chasing kids while they're asking why,
They say I'm old, they say I'm weak,
But I still rock the shoelace streak.
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Jumpin' high, runnin' wild,
But in their eyes, I'm just a child,
Guess I'll shatter all their dreams,
But I'm not as old as it all seems.
With crayons drawn upon my skin,
A playground prince inside the din,
They think I'm ancient, think I'm through,
But every day, I start anew.
(Chorus)
Jumpin' high, runnin' wild,
But in their eyes, I'm just a child,
Guess I'll shatter all their dreams,
But I'm not as old as it all seems.
Running fast through the fading light,
Kicking dust up in the twilight,
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Song should be about being a young dad but the kids think I'm old.
Modest Mouse