turning 18
Navigating Adulthood: Justine Ming's Turning 18 Reflection
Lyrics
Feels like everyone around me’s got it figured out
Expressing a sense of confusion or frustration witnessing others seemingly having their lives figured out.
Feels like no one knows what the fuck I’m talking about
Feeling misunderstood or isolated in communication with others.
Feels like I am runnin’ out of time
Sensing a pressure or urgency as if time is running out.
Don’t know what I’m doin’ with my life
Reflecting uncertainty about life direction and choices.
Life can really be so hard sometimes
Acknowledging the inherent difficulties in life.
When you’re dyin’ inside
Describing internal emotional struggles.
Turning 18, what does that mean?
Pondering the significance of turning 18, a milestone often associated with adulthood.
Does it mean I have to grow up soon?
Raising a question about the necessity of growing up quickly.
I gotta get my shit together now
Recognizing the need to organize and take control of one's life.
Ain’t got no time to worry ‘bout you
Emphasizing the lack of time for concerns outside personal growth.
Why is everyone tryna tell me what to do?
Expressing frustration with unsolicited advice and interference.
Come back and talk to me after you go through what I’ve been through
Challenging others to understand after experiencing personal hardships.
(The shit that I’ve been through)
Reiterating the intensity of past experiences.
Feels like I am runnin’ out of time
Reiterating the feeling of time slipping away.
Don’t know what I’m doin’ with my life
Reiterating uncertainty about life choices.
Life can really be so hard sometimes
Acknowledging life's difficulties but expressing confidence in overcoming them.
But I know I’ll be fine
Asserting resilience and confidence in facing challenges.
Turning 18, what does that mean?
Repeating the contemplation of the significance of turning 18.
Does it mean I have to grow up soon?
Repeating the question about the necessity of growing up quickly.
I gotta get my shit together now
Reiterating the need to take control of one's life.
Ain’t got no time to worry ‘bout you
Emphasizing the urgency to focus on personal growth rather than external concerns.
I know I have to grow up, know I have to grow up
Acknowledging the inevitability of growing up.
I know I have to grow up soon
Repeating the acknowledgment of the inevitability of growing up soon.
But are you gonna show up, gonna show up
Posing a question about the reliability of others in times of need.
Show up when I need you
Expressing a desire for support and presence when facing challenges.
Turning 18, what does that mean?
Repeating the contemplation of the significance of turning 18.
Does it mean I have to grow up soon?
Repeating the question about the necessity of growing up quickly.
I gotta get my shit together now
Reiterating the need to take control of one's life.
Ain’t got no time to worry ‘bout you
Emphasizing the lack of time for concerns outside personal growth.
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