"The Luckiest", Rockin' the Suburbs (2001).
“
I don't get
Many things right the first time
In fact, I am told that a lot
Now I know all the wrong turns
And stumbles and falls
Brought me here.
— Ben Folds
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "I don't get
Many things right the first time
In fact, I am told that a lot
Now I know all the wrong turns
And stumbles and falls
Brought me here." in the context of ""The Luckiest", Rockin' the Suburbs (2001)." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Ben Folds" (Song lyrics, Solo)
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About Ben Folds
Benjamin Scott "Ben" Folds (born September 12, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter and the former frontman of the musical group Ben Folds Five. He is widely acclaimed for his prowess as a pianist, songwriter, performer, and multi-instrumentalist.
About Ben Folds
Benjamin Scott "Ben" Folds (born September 12, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter and the former frontman of the musical group Ben Folds Five. He is widely acclaimed for his prowess as a pianist, songwriter, performer, and multi-instrumentalist.
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