Nowadays
Chasing Purpose: Navigating Modern Struggles in Julian Font's 'Nowadays'
Lyrics
I don't feel nobody, can't be myself nowadays
I feel disconnected from others and struggle to be authentic in the present era.
I've got these problems, I can't seem to solve them, no way
I have unresolved problems that seem insurmountable.
Maybe there's somebody out there that I could replace
There might be someone out there who could take my place in certain aspects of life.
Cuz right now a purpose is all that I'm chasing til late
Currently, my main pursuit is finding a purpose, which consumes me until late hours.
I'm not so used to the way all these kids mess around
I am not accustomed to the way younger individuals engage in playful or irresponsible behavior.
They say that if I'm gon' be somebody, I should go out
People suggest that to become successful, I should engage in activities I am not comfortable with.
And act like somebody who does things that I'm not about
They advise me to pretend to be someone I'm not.
I'm not a fan of the way these girls sell themselves out
I disapprove of the way some girls compromise their values for attention.
So why you living lies
Questioning the authenticity of others and their actions.
Holding out on the ones you've left behind
Advising against withholding information or support from those left behind.
Made it out to LA to live that life
Expressing understanding for the allure of the Los Angeles lifestyle.
I get that you love it, you live on the chase
Acknowledging the enjoyment derived from the thrill and excitement of pursuing a particular lifestyle.
And the rush of you falling for guys that you hate, lies
Commenting on the paradox of falling for individuals one dislikes.
Just scrolling through times that you'll never replace, lies
Reflecting on scrolling through memories that can never be replaced.
I've seen all the movies and promos that came with a price
Observing the consequences of fame and public attention that come at a cost.
Now you need attention and mentions to sleep through the night
Noting the need for external validation and recognition to find peace during the night.
I can't keep up with the times that you tell me you're fine
Expressing difficulty in keeping up with someone who claims to be fine while self-destructing.
While you waste your time getting by, messing up your own mind
Highlighting the time wasted on destructive behaviors that harm one's mental state.
I keep my distance, cuz lately I'm missing your face
Choosing to maintain distance due to missing the person's presence.
I pray you find a new path, before you've fallen from grace
Hoping the person finds a new direction before facing significant consequences.
Maybe it's not all your fault that you're part of your fate
Suggesting that external factors may contribute to the person's current situation.
Now I'm on my own, to be honest now I can't complain
Being content with being alone and unable to complain about the current situation.
So why you living lies
Reiterating the theme of questioning the authenticity of others and their actions.
Holding out on the ones you've left behind
Re-emphasizing the importance of not withholding from those left behind.
Made it out to LA to live that life
Acknowledging the allure of the Los Angeles lifestyle, potentially implying a personal experience.
I get that you love it, you live on the chase
Understanding the appeal of living a thrilling life and enjoying the chase.
And the rush of you falling for guys that you hate,
Highlighting the contradiction of falling for individuals one dislikes.
Feel like you're wanted, cuz likes on a page
Feeling a sense of validation through social media likes.
Got you scrolling through times that you'll never replace, lies
Reflecting on scrolling through memories that can never be replaced.
Scrolling through times that you'll never replace, lies
Repeating the idea of scrolling through irreplaceable memories, emphasizing the theme of deception.
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