Growing Up
Navigating Adulthood: The Phosphenes' Reflection on the Challenges of Growing Up
Lyrics
Lost the plan
Feeling disoriented or uncertain about the future plans.
Call the operator
Seeking guidance or assistance from an external source.
Nothings ever going my way
Experiencing a persistent sense of things not going well.
It's been a while since I was told to grow up
Been a while since receiving advice to mature or evolve.
I'll make myself a man today
Determined to transition into adulthood or take responsibility.
I want to see the world but
Desire to explore the world but hindered by financial constraints.
I've got no money
Lack of funds preventing the realization of travel ambitions.
I'll just sit in my bed and
Choosing passive entertainment to escape current challenges.
Watch something funny
Opting for humor as a coping mechanism during tough times.
Growing up seems like a pain in the ass
Expressing the perception that maturing is a challenging process.
Growing up seems like it's moving to fast
Feeling overwhelmed by the speed at which life is progressing.
Growing up maybe it's a good idea
Suggesting that growing up might have its merits or advantages.
Growing up just ain't so easy for me
Acknowledging the difficulties and complexities of the maturation process.
I went out
Having experienced the outside world.
I've walked the streets of living
Wandering through the experiences and challenges of life.
I window shopped for who I might be
Contemplating and imagining potential future selves.
Flipping burgers seemed like it would be easy
Considering mundane or seemingly simple jobs as easy options.
So fry the last of my beliefs
Sacrificing personal beliefs for practical or survival reasons.
I feel so broken down
Feeling emotionally or mentally exhausted.
I feel so tired
Experiencing physical or emotional fatigue.
I liked my minimum wage but
Valuing a modest income but facing unemployment.
I just got fired
Recently losing a job and facing the consequences.
Growing up seems like a pain in the ass
Reiterating the challenges and difficulties of growing up.
Growing up seems like it's moving to fast
Expressing the perception that time is passing too quickly.
Growing up maybe it's a good idea
Suggesting that there may be positive aspects to maturing.
Growing up just ain't so easy for me
Reaffirming the personal struggles associated with growing up.
All my friends are learning to work I'll
Observing friends entering the workforce or higher education.
I'll see them off at uni
Wishing them well in their academic pursuits.
I still live with mum and dad
Still residing with parents, indicating a slower transition to independence.
I think they still love me
Believing in the enduring love and support of parents.
I'm growing up
Embracing the reality of the maturation process.
I'm growing up
Repetition of the acknowledgment of personal growth.
I'm growing up
Continued affirmation of the ongoing maturation process.
Got drunk on being lazy
Indulging in the pleasure of idleness or procrastination.
I got high on sleeping
Experiencing euphoria or escape through sleep or relaxation.
The alarm went off but I was
Ignoring responsibilities and continuing to dream while in bed.
Still in bed dreaming
Highlighting a struggle between waking up and staying in a dream state.
Growing up seems like a pain in the ass
Reiterating the challenges and frustrations of growing up.
Growing up seems like it's moving to fast
Expressing the perception that time is moving too quickly.
Growing up maybe it's a good idea
Considering the potential benefits of maturing.
Growing up just ain't so easy for me
Affirming the ongoing struggles and difficulties in the maturation process.
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