Better Than I Pictured It
Chasing Dreams: Embracing the Unseen
Lyrics
Waking up in the same bed that I grew up in
Reflecting on waking up in the familiar environment of childhood.
Promised myself I'd be further but here I am
Expressing disappointment in not achieving personal goals.
Looking out the window, talking to a six year old version of myself that I barely know
Engaging with a younger version of oneself and feeling disconnected.
Nervous to start over wondering where time went
Feeling anxious about starting anew and contemplating past time.
I try to pretend that I got it all together
Pretending to have life together externally while internal struggles persist.
I smile to my friends, but inside I'm freaking out
Maintaining a facade for friends despite inner turmoil.
I know I gotta risk it all
Acknowledging the necessity to take significant risks.
But what if I fall down
Expressing fear of failure in the face of taking risks.
Or what if
Pondering the possibility that the outcome might surpass expectations.
It's better than I pictured it
Considering the potential positivity of the envisioned future.
Big house, a family, some Grammys, the LA dream
Describing an ideal future with success, family, and recognition.
I pictured perfect in my head but what's that mean
Questioning the meaning of perfection and its realization.
Looking out the window, on the way to my next show
Transitioning to the reality of performing, still relatively unknown.
Singing my songs that nobody knows yet
Singing songs that are not yet familiar to the audience.
You can call me crazy
Embracing the possibility of being perceived as unconventional or daring.
Say what you want
Remaining unaffected by external opinions or judgments.
Am in too deep or not in deep enough
Questioning the depth of commitment or involvement in one's pursuits.
I try to pretend that I got it all together
Continuing to feign composure despite internal struggles.
I smile to my friends, but inside I'm freaking out
Maintaining a positive facade for friends despite internal turmoil.
I know I gotta risk it all
Acknowledging the need to take significant risks despite uncertainties.
But what if I fall down
Expressing fear of the potential consequences of taking risks.
Or what if
Contemplating the possibility that the outcome might surpass expectations.
It's better than I pictured it
Reiterating the potential positivity of the envisioned future.
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Repeating a melodic refrain emphasizing the improved outcome.
Better better better
Repeating the word "better" to emphasize improvement.
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Repeating a melodic refrain emphasizing the improved outcome.
Better better better
Repeating the word "better" to emphasize improvement.
It's better than I pictured it
Reiterating the potential positivity of the envisioned future.
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Repeating a melodic refrain emphasizing the improved outcome.
Better better better
Repeating the word "better" to emphasize improvement.
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Repeating a melodic refrain emphasizing the improved outcome.
Better better better
Repeating the word "better" to emphasize improvement.
Talking to myself again
Engaging in introspective dialogue, possibly grappling with self-doubt.
Waking up in the same bed
Repeating the routine of waking up in the same bed as a reflection of stagnation.
I try to pretend that I got it all together
Continuing to feign composure despite internal struggles.
I smile to my friends, but inside I'm freaking out
Maintaining a positive facade for friends despite internal turmoil.
I know I gotta risk it all
Acknowledging the need to take significant risks despite uncertainties.
But what if I fall down
Expressing fear of the potential consequences of taking risks.
Or what if
Contemplating the possibility that the outcome might surpass expectations.
It's better than I pictured it
Reiterating the potential positivity of the envisioned future.
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