Grew Up
Nostalgic Reflections: Growing Up with Modern Day Miracle
Lyrics
We grew up in this house we call home
We have grown up in the house we consider home.
I never thought I'd see it so alone
I never expected to see the house so empty or devoid of companionship.
I knew it couldn't stay forever
Anticipating that the situation couldn't last forever.
But could it at least get better?
Questioning if things could improve, even if temporarily.
Well I couldn't drown it out
Unable to ignore the problems or drown out the difficulties.
The drink never left my mouth
A reference to using alcohol as a coping mechanism.
Help me understand
Seeking understanding from someone about their thought process.
The way you're thinking
Asking the person to explain their perspective.
Say your sorry but can't make it out
Apologies are offered, but the message is unclear or unintelligible.
I'll leave this when you come around
Expressing a willingness to leave a situation when the person returns.
My patience just can't understand
Expressing impatience with a lack of understanding.
When you were young you were my friend
Reflecting on a past when the person was a close friend.
I remember when you told me, real friends never say goodbye to you
Recalling a statement about real friends never saying goodbye.
I wish you'd remember all the things I ever said to comfort you
Hoping the person remembers comforting words previously spoken.
Look in my eyes, tell me you're not
Looking for honesty in the person's eyes.
Crying cause you don't know who you are
Suggesting that the person might be crying due to identity struggles.
It'll be just fine but i don't know a thing bout growing up so far
Expressing uncertainty about the challenges of growing up.
Well I couldn't drown it out
Reiterating the inability to drown out problems with alcohol.
The drink never left my mouth
Re-emphasizing the reliance on drinking as a coping mechanism.
Help me understand
Requesting understanding regarding the person's thought process.
The way you're thinking
Repeating the plea for an explanation of the person's perspective.
Say your sorry but can't make it out
Acknowledging apologies but struggling to comprehend them.
I'll leave this when you come around
Willing to leave a situation when the person returns.
My patience just can't understand
Expressing impatience with a lack of understanding.
When you were young you were my friend
Reflecting on the past when the person was a friend during their youth.
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