20 Something
Navigating Twenties: Embracing Change and Rediscovering Self in Gigi Harland's '20 Something'
Lyrics
Breathe a little deeper every step I'm taking
Breathe deeply while navigating each step.
Count to three don't focus on the way my hands are shaking
Count to three to manage anxiety, ignoring shaky hands.
I smile when I'm faking
Smiling despite faking emotions.
Faces of the strangers on the escalator
Observing strangers' faces on an escalator.
Funny how you look for comfort in the strangest places
Seeking comfort in unconventional places during change.
When everything's changing
Adapting to a changing environment.
And now my house looks bigger than it's ever been
Perceiving home as larger after a breakup.
Cus I'm learning how to live without the sound of him
Learning to live without the presence of a significant other.
I've always been someone to somebody
Always being important to someone, now seeking personal validation.
Now I need a body just to feel
Desiring physical closeness for emotional fulfillment.
I'm not alone for the very first time
Experiencing a sense of independence for the first time.
Twenty something, I should be on fire
Feeling the pressure of expectations in one's twenties.
Trying my best to make it all worth while
Striving to make life meaningful in one's twenties.
Twenty something but I'm still a child tonight
Despite being in twenties, still feeling like a child at times.
Walk a little slower through an empty station
Moving cautiously through a deserted station.
Count to three, now I'm at another destination
Counting to three to reach a new destination with impatience.
God, I'm so impatient
Expressing frustration with impatience.
Now I'm doing anything to get you off my mind
Engaging in activities to distract from thoughts of a past relationship.
I'm trying to give it up but I hate goodbyes
Struggling with letting go but avoiding goodbyes.
But I don't wanna waste my time
Avoiding wasting time on unproductive matters.
And now my house looks bigger than it's ever been
Perceiving home as larger again during the process of healing.
Cus I'm learning how to live without the sound of him
Continuing to adapt to life without a past partner.
I've always been someone to somebody
Transitioning from being important to someone to seeking personal identity.
Now I need a body just to feel
Craving physical connection for emotional satisfaction.
I'm not alone for the very first time
Experiencing newfound independence.
Twenty something, I should be on fire
Feeling the pressure of expectations in one's twenties, desiring to be passionate.
Trying my best to make it all worth while
Struggling to make the twenties worthwhile.
Twenty something but I'm still a child tonight
Despite being in twenties, still feeling like a child in certain moments.
I stay up late to do nothing
Staying up late without a clear purpose.
I don't wanna get old
Expressing a reluctance to age.
I know patience is one thing
Acknowledging the value of patience but struggling with it.
At least that's what I'm told
Reflecting on advice received about patience.
And now my house looks bigger than it's ever been
Perceiving home as larger once again in the journey of self-discovery.
Cus I'm learning how to live without the sound of him
Continuing to learn to live without the influence of a past relationship.
I've always been someone to somebody
Navigating the transition from being important to others to finding personal significance.
Now I need a body just to feel
Desiring physical closeness for emotional fulfillment.
I'm not alone for the very first time
Experiencing newfound independence.
Twenty something, I should be on fire
Feeling the pressure of expectations in one's twenties, desiring to be passionate.
Trying my best to make it all worth while
Struggling to make the twenties worthwhile.
Twenty something but I'm still a child tonight
Despite being in twenties, still feeling like a child in certain moments.
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