Growing Pains
Navigating Self-Worth: Embracing Growth Through Pain
Lyrics
Reminding myself I don't get to decide
Reflecting on the lack of control over determining personal goodness or morality.
If I'm a good person or not
Acknowledging uncertainties about certain aspects of oneself and their potential negative impact.
There's pieces of me I don't quite understand
Admitting to not fully comprehending certain parts of oneself.
But I see that there's harm they could cause
Awareness of the potential harm that certain aspects of oneself could cause.
So I swallow that pill with flat gingerale
Metaphorically accepting difficult truths or realizations with discomfort.
And start digging everything out of my gut
Starting the process of confronting internal struggles and emotions.
And growing pains hurt like a bitch
Acknowledging that personal growth can be painful.
But there was somebody in me that I couldn't become
Recognition of an unrealized potential self that could not be achieved previously.
Is this real life?
Questioning the authenticity of one's current experiences.
It feels really bad sometimes
Expressing the intensity of negative feelings or situations.
Covering my eyes
Metaphorically seeking safety or refuge from challenging circumstances.
Tell me when it's safe outside
Desiring assurance or guidance before facing difficulties.
You asked for nothing back
Highlighting someone's selflessness and generosity.
And you gave me everything
Gratitude expressed for receiving a lot from someone without expecting anything in return.
I don't wanna hide
Expressing the desire to be genuine and not conceal oneself.
I wanna do something right
Aspiring to do things correctly or morally.
Reminding myself I can't learn anything if I act like I already know
Realizing the importance of staying open to learning due to the dangers of assuming knowledge.
You've always seen right through my bullshit
Acknowledgment of someone's ability to see through insincerity.
And I needed it
Recognizing the personal need for honesty or confrontation.
More than you even knew
Highlighting the significance of someone's influence or impact, possibly underestimated.
But I'll hurt myself bad without blinking
Expressing a tendency for self-destructive behavior without hesitation.
And wanna know why that's a thing that I do
Reflecting on the motivation behind self-harm and seeking understanding.
And you've gotten close
Sensing proximity to someone while feeling responsible for causing them pain.
And I can't shake the feeling I'm already hurting you too
Feeling guilty or worried about unintentionally hurting someone emotionally.
This is real life
Reiterating the acknowledgment of being in the present reality.
I'm moving through space and time
Understanding the passage of time and movement through life's experiences.
Sometimes I forget
Forgetting the importance of specific lessons or insights.
I need to remember that
Recognizing the need to remember valuable lessons or truths.
You ask for nothing back
Highlighting someone's selflessness and generosity (repeated).
And you gave me so much time
Appreciating the significant amount of time given by someone.
I don't wanna die
Expressing the desire for positive action rather than a sense of despair.
I wanna do something right
Desiring to act morally or appropriately (repeated).
I wanna do something
Expressing a strong desire to make a meaningful impact or contribution.
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