Trial of the Century
Navigating Adolescence: Unveiling the Depths of 'Trial of the Century' by Good Riddance
Lyrics
What does it mean when youæ?®e sixteen
Reflecting on the challenges and uncertainties of being sixteen years old.
The worldæ?¯ a cold and lonely place
Describing the world as harsh, cold, and isolating.
But youæ?®e still kicking
Despite the difficulties, the individual is resilient and persevering.
Every door down in the place
Facing numerous obstacles but maintaining determination.
The war of words theyæ?®e so upright
Engaging in a verbal conflict where words are powerful and confrontational.
You pass a hundred sleepless nights
Experiencing many sleepless nights due to the intensity of the conflict.
And the worst is yet to come or so they say
Anticipating that the situation may worsen in the future.
Here comes seventeen
Transitioning to seventeen years old.
And just beyond
Exploring the idea that beyond seventeen, there is tolerance and empathy.
Thereæ?¯ tolerance and empathy
Highlighting the importance of tolerance and empathy as protective factors.
To protect you from them all
Emphasizing the need for these qualities to shield oneself from challenges.
A stand of evergreen
Symbolizing resilience and stability with the image of evergreen trees.
Just like the places we would always talk about
Referring to special places discussed, representing a safe haven.
To catch you when you fall
Expressing support and readiness to catch someone when they are in trouble.
You hear a knock outside the door
Encountering a potential change or challenge indicated by a knock at the door.
It never rains here anymore
Describing a lack of rain as a metaphor for absence or stagnation.
So now thereæ?¯ nothing new
Nothing new happening, contributing to a sense of monotony.
To was away the pain
Using something routine to distract from emotional pain.
A frightened face your clouded mind
Depicting a worried expression and a clouded mind.
The memories youæ?³e trailed behind
Recalling memories left behind, possibly with a sense of regret or nostalgia.
And seventeen still feels light years away
Feeling that the age of seventeen is still distant and unattainable.
Nobody seems to understand you
Experiencing a lack of understanding from others.
As your grasping for that innocence
Longing for lost innocence and struggling to grasp it again.
Sequestered in your mind
Feeling isolated within one's own thoughts and emotions.
Was it guilt or were they blind
Raising questions about whether guilt or ignorance influenced past actions.
All this time
Reflecting on the passage of time and the consequences of past actions.
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