Paul. Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I met Paul McCartney at an L.A. afterparty
In a tux made by Armani, wondering what I’m doing here
We were ’bout to leave and our friend Greg asked if we’d like to meet him
No one would believe me except I swear my mom was there
[Refrain]
One foot in front of the other
One foot in front of the other
[Chorus]
They tell you don’t meet your heroes
Now I’m shaking his hand
I don’t know what I expected
Turns out he’s just a man
Forgot to ask for a picture
So now nobody knows
[Verse 2]
That I mеt Paul McCartney, he was like Jеsus but taller
Laying untied on my placard, he was messing with my collar and tie
Asked why I wore it this way, I told him it’s a mistake
I changed it earlier today from a clip-on
[Chorus]
They tell you don’t meet your heroes
Now I’m shaking his hand
I don’t know what I expected
Turns out he’s just a man
Forgot to ask for a picture
So now nobody knows
[Bridge]
That the reason I make music is my dad played “Let It Be” on 45
But I just talked about the weather
He said, “I can’t tie a bow tie,” I said, “Paul, neither can I”
And both our wives just rolled their eyes at how helpless we both can be
Guess I’ve got that going for me
[Refrain]
One foot in front of the other
One foot in front of the other
[Chorus]
Someone said, “Have fun in Fiji”
Turned and it was Dave Grohl
He was talking Survivor with Survivor’s Jeff Probst
Asked Maren, “Where the hell are we?”
She said, “Who the hell knows?”
[Refrain]
One foot in front of the other
One foot in front of the other
[Outro]
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Life Lessons from this Song:
This song is a great example of how surreal yet surprisingly ordinary moments can be, even when meeting legends. Here are some key life lessons from this song:
1. Heroes Are Just People – The song reminds us that even icons like Paul McCartney are just regular people with quirks, small talk, and relatable struggles (like tying a bow tie).
2. Moments Matter More Than Proof – The singer regrets not taking a picture, but the real value lies in the experience itself, not in proving it to others.
3. Stay Present – Instead of overthinking or expecting some life-changing wisdom from a famous person, it’s okay to just share a normal, human moment.
4. Follow Your Passion – The singer’s love for music started because of his dad playing “Let It Be.” A small moment can spark a lifelong journey.
5. Life is Full of Unexpected Surprises – From Paul McCartney to Dave Grohl and Jeff Probst, life can throw you into the most unexpected situations. Just roll with it.
6. One Foot in Front of the Other – This repeated line suggests that no matter how surreal or overwhelming life gets, the best thing you can do is just keep moving forward.
It’s a lighthearted yet profound reminder to enjoy the ride, even when things don’t go exactly as planned.
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Audio Credits
Artist : Ryan Hurd
Album : Midwest Rock & Roll
Lyricist : Ryan Hurd
Music : Aaron Eshuis