Lyrics
Woke up 17 yesterday
Reflecting on being 17 years old the day before
I know what that means
Understanding the significance of turning 17
Less than one year to go
Less than a year left before becoming independent
Before I'm all on my own
Anticipation of being on one's own
I know, I've got family, oh they love me
Acknowledging familial love and support
But they know like I do
Awareness that personal decisions matter
I've got to go
Expressing the need to leave or pursue personal goals
I might have a shot it's true
Recognizing a potential opportunity
To waste it out of fear would
Considering the consequences of letting fear hinder progress
Be a terrible thing to do
Highlighting the negative impact of succumbing to fear
But I'm so scared
Admitting to feeling scared
What if I mess it up
Fear of making mistakes in pursuing goals
If I don't make it
Concerns about not achieving the desired outcome
Will I be enough
Questioning one's self-worth and adequacy
Will this town be proud of me
Desire for approval from the hometown
If I come back empty handed
Fear of returning without success
Just go see holding back
Emphasizing the inevitability of moving forward
Will bring only sadness
Warning against the negative consequences of holding back
I've got to go
Reiteration of the need to leave or pursue goals
I've got to go
Emphasizing the determination to depart
Pack a bag catch a plane
Preparing to leave, symbolized by packing and catching a plane
Find myself in L.A.
Specifically mentioning the destination (L.A.)
Where I'll sing for you
Intending to pursue a career in singing
Come on down, ask around
Encouraging others to inquire about the singer in L.A.
He's the guy in the now
Recognition of potential success with a large audience
With the big crowd
Emphasizing the importance of the current moment
But I'm so scared
Reiteration of personal fears and uncertainties
What if I mess it up
Expressing fear of making mistakes or failing
If I don't make it
Concerns about not achieving the desired outcome (repeated)
Will I be enough
Questioning one's self-worth and adequacy (repeated)
Will this town be proud of me
Desire for hometown approval (repeated)
If I come back empty handed
Fear of returning without success (repeated)
Just go see holding back will bring only sadness
Warning against the negative consequences of holding back (repeated)
I've got to go
Reiteration of the determination to depart (repeated)
I've got to go
Emphasizing the resolve to leave (repeated)
So I'll fly away to L.A
Expressing the decision to travel to L.A.
Where I'll sing my songs
Intending to perform and share musical creations
And I hope one day
Hope for future success and recognition
I'll find a way
Expressing a desire to return home safely with achievements
To come home safe
Aspiring to have accomplishments to show for experiences
With something to show for the places I've gone
Reiteration of the determination to depart (repeated)
I've got to go
Emphasizing the resolve to leave (repeated)
I've got to go
Reiteration of the determination to depart (repeated)
I've got to go
-I've got to go
Final emphasis on the necessity to leave or pursue goals
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