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Old 07-Jan-2007, 08:16
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you always taught me right from wrong
I need your help,daddy please be strong
I maybe young at heart
but I know what I'm saying

Madonna-Papa don't preach
please tell me whether "young at heart" in the above sentence means "basically"? if not,please tell me its meaning

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In this context it implies the speaker is youthful and possibly inexperienced, but knows what she wants.
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I may be young at heart
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In this context it implies the speaker is youthful and possibly inexperienced, but knows what she wants.
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