Wonderkid
Growing Pains: Evolving Beyond Expectations
Lyrics
When I'm laughing
Laughing doesn't imply shared amusement with you
I'm not laughing with you
There's a disconnect in the laughter; it's not mutual
You've got nothing that
Your words or thoughts aren't of interest to me
I want to hear
My interest doesn't align with what you're saying
When I'm smiling
My smile isn't directed at you
I'm not smiling with you
My happiness isn't associated with you
I'm thinking about where
I'm contemplating my future, not necessarily with you in it
I'll be by next year
Considering where I'll be in the coming year
Guess your wonderkid ain't so special anymore
Your once exceptional individual isn't as special to me anymore
Traded space for space for rental
Exchanged personal space for rented space
Traded keys to his continental
Traded the ownership of a car for temporary use
Traded safety for his soul
Sacrificed security for something deeper, likely metaphorical
Guess your wonderkid's all grown up now
The once exceptional person is now matured or changed
When I'm smilin'
My smiles aren't indicative of joy shared with you
I'm not smilin' with you
There's something bothersome about you that I'm aware of
You've got something
You're unaware of an issue or flaw you possess
Stuck between your teeth
A metaphorical issue or problem you're unaware of
Well I guess you couldn't call a spade a spade, could you?
You couldn't see a clear truth about a situation
You just had to dig up underneath
You actively avoided confronting an underlying truth
Guess your wonderkid ain't so special anymore
Similar to line 9, the person's perceived uniqueness has diminished
Traded space for space for rental
Repeated emphasis on exchanging personal space for rented space
Traded keys to his continental
Reiteration of trading something substantial for temporary gain
Traded safety for his soul
Repeated sacrifice of safety for something deeper or significant
Guess your wonderkid's all grown up
Confirmation that the exceptional person has matured or changed
Don't let em get you down
An encouragement to not be disheartened by others
Don't let it go to waste
Advising against squandering opportunities or potential
Don't let em get you down
Repeated encouragement to not be affected by others
Don't let it go to waste, Yeah
Reiteration to not waste potential or opportunities
Don't let em get you down
Repeated encouragement to rise above negative influences
Don't let it go to waste
Advice against letting potential or opportunities slip away
Don't let em get you down
Encouragement to resist being affected by negativity
Don't let it go to waste
Advice against wasting potential or opportunities
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