Lyrics
When I was younger
Reflecting on childhood
I thought the monsters were under
Fear of monsters under the bed
My bed but it turns out they rent
Realization that inner struggles exist
Out the space that's inside of my head
Metaphor for mental space and challenges
And it's such a bummer
Expressing disappointment or sadness
That nobody tucks in the covers
Lamenting the lack of care
And you gotta do it yourself
Taking responsibility for oneself
Oh, some nights I wish I was still twelve
Nostalgia for childhood innocence
When all of the colors were brighter
Recalling a more vibrant and positive past
And both of my shoulders felt lighter
Feeling burdened by life's challenges
Singing like nobody was listening
Embracing freedom and self-expression
Lullabies, gone are the days when a lullaby
Nostalgia for comforting lullabies
Could take me away from the doom and gloom
Recognizing the harsh reality of life
Never mind, life's not all roses and butterflies
Acknowledging life's difficulties
Turns out it's just lots of boohoo, boohoo
Describing life's challenges as "boohoo"
When I was little
Revisiting a simpler view of the world
The whole word just seemed kinda simple
Trusting parental guidance
'Cause mom and dad said it'd be fine
Nostalgia for carefree childhood
God sometimes I wish I was still nine
Longing for the simplicity of being nine
I thought that with older came wiser
Questioning the correlation between age and wisdom
I miss when my shoulders felt lighter
Yearning for a lighter emotional burden
Singing like nobody was listening
Emphasizing the freedom of expression
Lullabies, gone are the days when a lullaby
Recalling the comfort of lullabies
Could take me away from the doom and gloom
Realizing lullabies can't shield from difficulties
Never mind, life's not all roses and butterflies
Accepting life's challenges
Turns out it's just lots of boohoo, boohoo
Describing life as filled with difficulties
Oh oh just boohoo, boohoo
Summarizing life's struggles with "boohoo"
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