And now my son's getten older and older and cold/From havin the world on his shoulders
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker worries about his son growing up under heavy burdens.
- In plain terms
- My son gets older and carries a heavy burden.
- What can you take from it?
- Parents fear passing struggles to their children.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we prepare children for heavy responsibilities?
Another view
It assumes the burden is external rather than internal.
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