Buying Houses
Navigating Dreams: Life's Unexpected Turns in Sam Blasko's 'Buying Houses'
Lyrics
I thought I'd be married by 25, 2 kids by 29
The singer expected to be married by 25 and have two kids by 29.
Ain't it funny how life plays out
Reflects on the unpredictability of life.
I got a fresh degree and my dad's last name
The person has a newly earned degree and carries their father's family name.
Didn't take long for my white picket fence dreams to change
The initial dreams of a traditional, settled life changed quickly.
Don't get me wrong I picked the road I'm on
Content with the chosen path but occasionally experiences doubt.
But sometimes I can't help the second thoughts
Despite choosing the current path, occasional doubts arise.
'Cause back home my best friend got married
Friends back home are reaching traditional milestones like marriage.
The prom queen's having a baby
Referencing someone from high school who was popular and is now having a child.
My first boyfriend put a rock on somebody else's hand
The singer's first partner is engaged to someone else.
Feels like I'm 5 years behind
Feels behind in life's milestones compared to peers.
I'm on my own, barely getting by
Struggling to manage alone and financially.
I swear yesterday we were drinkn' in basements
Recalling past carefree times.
Now I'm just here tryna stay grounded
Attempting to stay grounded in the present.
While everybody else is
Observing others achieving traditional milestones.
Buying Houses
Symbolizes achieving the pinnacle of societal norms - owning property.
I got this one bedroom to myself, don't need nobody else
Content with a single-bedroom living situation but acknowledges potential for more.
But it wouldn't hurt to have something in the works
Desires progress towards owning property or a stable living situation.
Someday I'll trade my rent for mortgage and my own driveway
Envisions a future of owning a home and having stability.
But that ain't anytime close to today
The dream of owning a house is not an immediate reality.
Don't get me wrong I love the city life
Enjoys city life but questions if it's a good use of time.
But I can't help but wonder if I'm wasting time
Reflects on whether the current city lifestyle is a waste of time compared to traditional milestones.
'Cause back home my best friend got married
Reiteration of friends back home achieving traditional milestones.
The prom queen's having a baby
Further emphasis on high school acquaintances achieving traditional milestones.
My first boyfriend put a rock on somebody else's hand
The singer's first partner's engagement is a recurring thought.
Feels like I'm 5 years behind
Continued feeling of being behind in life's milestones.
I'm on my own, barely getting by
Struggling to manage independently.
I swear yesterday we were drinkn' in basements
Nostalgia for past carefree times.
Now I'm just here tryna stay grounded
Presently striving to remain grounded.
While everybody else is
Observing others achieving traditional milestones.
Buying Houses
Reiteration of the pinnacle of societal norms - owning property.
Trying my best to just be patient
Attempting to be patient while waiting for a better future.
'Cause one day I'll make one hell of a down payment
Hopeful for the future when they can afford a substantial down payment for a house.
Back home my best friend got married
Friends back home achieving traditional milestones.
The prom queen's having a baby
Further emphasis on high school acquaintances achieving traditional milestones.
My first boyfriend put a rock on somebody else's hand
The recurring theme of the singer's first partner's engagement.
Feels like I'm 5 years behind
Continued feeling of being behind in life's milestones.
I'm on my own, barely getting by
Struggling to manage independently.
I swear yesterday we were drinkn' in basements
Nostalgia for past carefree times.
Now I'm just here tryna stay grounded
Presently striving to remain grounded.
While everybody else is
Observing others achieving traditional milestones.
Buying Houses
Reiteration of the pinnacle of societal norms - owning property.
Ya I'm just here tryna stay grounded
Continuing efforts to stay grounded while observing others' achievements.
While everybody else is
Observing others achieving traditional milestones.
Buying Houses
Reiteration of the pinnacle of societal norms - owning property.
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