Read Full Bio 1) The Band of “Psycho Chicken”.Īll entertainers have a gimmick, a shtick, if you will (even if you won't). This is their story.Īll entertainers have a gimmick, a shtick, if you will (even if you won't). Sometime around 1975, deep in the Home of the Fried Clam, Ipswich, Massachusetts, a really fun bunch of guys who had a band called "The Rhythm A's" somehow changed and became The Fools. ![]() Suggest a correction in the comments below.Ģ) Mark Gunnery (of the Riot-Folk collective) and Mahra Parian. I will not be forced into a mold of adulthood that doesn't fit who I amĬontributed by Emily A. This is the place where I feel most like myself, and I never want to lose that sense of self The idea of an idealistic, free and joyful land of youth is a place I want to hold on to forever The idea of endlessly toiling away at a job that may not fulfill me doesn't appeal to me I don't want to fall into the societal expectations of work and economic production as the ultimate goal in life I don't want to feel like I have to conform my life to a serious and often inflexible standard of adulthood The emphasis on moral teachings and conformist principles feels constraining to me The idea of growing up revolves too much around being groomed to eventually become a caretaker instead of being free to experience my own journey I don't want to feel like I have to learn how to be a parent or follow strict rules I want to preserve the sense of feeling carefree and lighthearted, even in moments of altered consciousness ![]() I don't want to feel like I have to present myself as serious or mature all the time I don't want to dress in a way that feels constricting and formal I refuse to conform to societal standards of adulthood I am not interested in fulfilling these expectations if they go against what I desire for myself The idea of growing up implies certain expectations and responsibilities I want to savor this joy and freedom for as long as it lasts I want to hold on to the carefree nature and innocence of childhood I have no desire to take on the responsibilities that come with manhood ![]() It speaks to a feeling of wanting to embrace freedom and joy, rather than becoming bogged down by responsibilities and societal norms. Overall, the song seems to express a desire to hold onto childhood and resist the pressure to conform to traditional adult expectations. The final lines of the song assert that Neverland will always be their home of youth and joy, and they will never grow up. The following verses continue to describe the speaker's aversion to growing up and taking on certain responsibilities, such as going to school to learn to be a parent or getting a job. The chorus repeats the sentiment of not wanting to grow up, specifically if it means becoming something they don't want to be. The second verse goes into more detail about the things the speaker doesn't want to do or become, such as wearing a tie or being serious when they get high. The first verse consists of the speaker insisting that they don't want to grow up and be a man, but rather stay a kid for as long as possible. The lyrics to The Fools' "I Won't Grow Up" convey a feeling of a desire to hold on to childhood and resist growing up.
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