(I. Hanson / T. Hanson / Z. Hanson) A cool 80s vibe, a story from a man who has seen a few things and understands if time results in being old and numb he would rather be young and dumb. "Animal Instincts" blog 5/11/18 Lead Singer: Taylor Found on album(s): Animal Instincts (2018)Perennial
First Played Live
Last Played Live
Days Since Last Played
May 19, 2018
January 06, 2023
470 days
I pursued happiness
A tapestry of flourescent bliss
But I'm dying on the vine
Don't recognize the view from here
A poor reflection in the rearview mirror
Of my own design
Every day is moving faster
Wanna hide from the disaster
But I'm a prisoner of my time
I'd rather be young and dumb
Surrounded by the possibility
Don't want to be old and numb
Wanna tell myself a lie I can believe
I wanna be young and dumb
I tried living in the ivory tower
Held down three jobs at ten an hour
Just to get into hte door
Been a hero and a deadbeat
A pencil pusher and a peice of meat
Wish I could forget what I know
And when my eyes ar eclear
I see good intentions are a cheap veneer
For every evil justified
I'd rather be young and dumb
Surrounded by the possibility
Don't want ot be old and numb
Wanna tell myself a lie
Wanna tell myself
I'd rather be young
And dumb
It's hard enough
To know it's not enough to know better
If these aching bones
And these jagged stones go together
Well I'd rather be young
Ashes to ashes
We all end up in a casket
Guess I'm fighting for my life
I'd rather be young and dumb
Surrounded by the possibility
Don't want to be old and numb
Wanna tell myself a lie
Wanna tell myself
I'd rather be young and dumb
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