Growing Up Is Hard to Do

I decided to take some criticism about how I live my life last night and become more mature. So instead of writing a new song, I studied law. Yes, law. Now there's a respectable, grown-up occupation. And one of the first words I learned about in law is a very adult word. Very serious. It is the word libel. Would you like to know what it means? Here is its definition, according to the online dictionary. li·bel noun 1. Law . a. defamation by written or printed words, pictures, or in any form other than by spoken words or gestures. b. the act or crime of publishing it. c. a formal written declaration or statement, as one containing the allegations of a plaintiff or the grounds of a charge. 2. anything that is defamatory or that maliciously or damagingly misrepresents. Cool word, eh? I like that last one. Nice and broad. Plus it rhymes with liable, but that's my irrational, creative nature getting in the way. This is serious. This is law. And here's a good one from the dictionary on my mac. I get a kick out of its origin. defame: verb [trans.] damage the good reputation of someone: He claimed that the article defamed his family. See note at malign. Derivatives def-a-ma-tion (noun) de-fam-a-to-ry (adjective) de-fam-er (noun) Origin: Middle English: from Old French diffamer, from Latin diffamare 'spread evil report' And it rhymes with nightmare. And if the Romans had defamers, I bet they punished them Roman style - if you know what I mean. But there goes my playful, childish imagination again. Sorry. I'm glad I've become more mature. Why would an artist try to make little girls happy with his music if he can study law instead? Ask people who want me to be more mature.
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