Lyrics
When I was younger
Reflecting on youth and past experiences
I was a dreamer
Expressing a tendency to dream
Sky was the limit for me
Believing in limitless possibilities
But as I got older
Acknowledging the complexities of adulthood
I started to figure
Realizing that life is more intricate than imagined
It’s just not that simple, you see
Conveying the complexity of aspirations
Just ‘cause you want it
Desire alone doesn't guarantee success
Don’t mean you got it
Highlighting the gap between desire and achievement
What if I don’t measure up?
Fear of falling short or not meeting expectations
Hard work is given
Acknowledging the role of hard work in success
But I hate to admit it
Admitting the influence of luck in outcomes
Sometimes it comes down to luck
Recognizing the unpredictable nature of success
Oh, I can feel anxiety is creeping
Experiencing the onset of anxiety
Oh, I’m awake when I should be sleeping
Struggling with insomnia due to anxiety
I hear my heart beating
Awareness of one's heartbeat, possibly due to stress
Will I ever make it?
Expressing doubt about achieving goals
I can’t remember
Memory lapse or uncertainty about past experiences
A thousand complimenters
Feeling overwhelmed by praise and criticism
One critic drowns them all out
The impact of negativity overshadowing positivity
I’m overthinking
Experiencing excessive contemplation and self-doubt
Feet worn and sinking
Struggling against sinking into negativity
How do I fight back the doubt?
Seeking ways to overcome self-doubt
Oh, I can feel anxiety is creeping
Reiteration of anxiety and its gradual intrusion
Oh, I’m awake when I should be sleeping
Insomnia as a result of persistent anxiety
I hear my heart beating
Heightened awareness of one's heartbeat and stress
Will I ever make it?
Repeating the question about achieving goals
What if I lose?
Fear of failure and its consequences
What if I look like a fool?
Concerns about appearing foolish or inadequate
What would I do
Contemplating reactions and responses to failure
If the only thing that I’ve ever loved
Fear of unrequited love or passion
Turned out to not love me back?
Anticipation of potential disappointment in love
If I was reading
Desire for quick resolution or answers in life
I’d skip to the ending
Acknowledging life's unpredictability compared to books
But life doesn’t turn like a book
Acceptance of life's non-linear and unpredictable nature
Can’t wait to see how
Expressing curiosity about the future
All of this turns out
Anticipation and hope for positive outcomes
Will I ever make it?
Repeating the central question about success
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