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The trip started well, they packed up their bags and packed into the cars
The journey began positively as they packed up and loaded into cars.
Made the six hour drive to wrap up the year with friends that they love
They drove six hours to conclude the year with friends they care about.
That's when everyone tries to be someone else
During the gathering, people attempt to portray themselves differently.
I say, what's so bad about being yourself?
Questioning the negativity associated with staying true to oneself.
They'll send their innocence away until a rainy day or when their caught
People sacrifice their innocence, deferring consequences to the future.
And maybe in a couple years they'll understand the truth they forgot
In a few years, they may grasp the forgotten truth.
Then the hour approached the good kids turned bad the bad kids turned worse
As time progresses, good kids turn rebellious, and bad kids worsen.
They'd like chaos to rule cause no one feels guilt when mayhem ensues
Chaos is embraced, and guilt is absent when chaos reigns.
That's when everyone tries to be someone else
Similar theme repeats: people pretending to be someone else.
I say, what's so bad about being yourself?
Raising the question again about the need to be authentic.
They'll send their innocence away until a rainy day or when their caught
Continuation of innocence being set aside for later.
And maybe in a couple years they'll understand the truth they forgot
Hope that with time, they will realize the forgotten truth.
I can't believe that this is true
Expressing disbelief at the unfolding situation.
What did you think that this would make you cool?
Questioning the motivation behind seeking a sense of coolness.
And while you're living in excess
Addressing a lifestyle of excess.
All the anthems you profess you don't possess
Critical of the proclaimed anthems that are not genuinely possessed.
Everyone tries to be someone else
Reiteration of the prevalent theme: people trying to be someone else.
What's so bad about being yourself?
Repeating the question about the negativity of being oneself.
They'll send their innocence away until a rainy day or when their caught
Repeating the idea of postponing innocence until later.
And maybe in a couple years they'll understand the truth they forgot
Hope that understanding the forgotten truth comes with time.
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