Lyrics
grew up with my head in the clouds
The speaker grew up with a tendency to daydream or have impractical thoughts.
i guess i never quite grew out of feeling like i could be relevant
They still feel the desire to be relevant, suggesting a struggle with self-worth or recognition.
cause i’m out here trying to but famous
Expresses the aspiration to become famous or well-known.
watching my friends grow their savings
Observing friends progressing financially and in life.
building lives and credit
Friends are establishing stable lives, possibly including financial stability and credibility.
oh, am i just pathetic?
Questions if their own aspirations are inadequate or pitiable.
so maybe i should get a hobby
Suggests considering finding a new interest or activity.
start to take care of my body
Contemplating taking better care of their physical health.
get obsessive about my health, start a fitness account
Consideration of starting a social media account focused on fitness.
convince the internet i’m doing well
Intending to portray a positive image online, despite internal struggles.
i’ve spent whole summers in my room
Reflecting on spending extensive time isolated and focused on personal interests.
writing songs and singing blues about some girl who never heard em
Writing and singing about unrequited love experiences.
and if these songs don’t pay the rent, what the hell do i do then?
Questioning the viability of pursuing music if it doesn't provide financial stability.
i don’t know how to be a person
Feeling unsure or unskilled in handling life's responsibilities.
why can’t i just be realistic?
Expressing a desire to be more practical or sensible.
start a job and mind my business?
Considering getting a job and focusing on their own affairs.
and i can’t get it through my head, maybe boring’s for the best
Struggling to embrace the idea that a mundane life might be preferable.
‘cause better men have settled down for less
Comparing oneself unfavorably to others who have settled for less extraordinary lives.
i hope my best days aren’t behind me
Hoping for better days in the future, fearing decline or regression.
the word ""normal"" terrifies me
Feeling frightened by the concept of being "normal" or conforming to societal expectations.
i wanna be remembered
Desiring to leave a lasting impact or legacy.
i think that’s why i still believe i’m not too old to have these dreams
Believing that pursuing dreams is still possible despite age.
but dreams don’t last forever
Recognizing the impermanence of dreams.
so maybe i should get a hobby
Reiterating the idea of finding a new interest or hobby.
start to take care of my body
Reaffirming the consideration of improving physical well-being.
get obsessive about my health, start a fitness account
Reiterating the thought of starting a fitness-focused social media account.
convince the internet i’m doing well
Emphasizing the desire to portray a positive online image despite internal doubts.
why can’t i just be realistic?
Repeating the desire to be more practical or sensible.
start a job and mind my business?
Reiterating the idea of getting a job and focusing on personal affairs.
and i can’t get it through my head, maybe boring’s for the best
Struggling with accepting that a less exciting life might be more appropriate.
‘cause better men have settled down for less
Comparing oneself to others who have settled for less in life.
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