1994
Alec Benjamin Lyrics

This is where I broke my wrist
This is the place where I experienced a physical injury in my past

Where I thought I could fly
This is also the place where I believed that I had the ability to defy gravity and soar like a superhero

Thinking I was Superman
At that time, I thought I had superhuman abilities like Superman

So you know you can't cry
I was so determined to be like a superhero that I couldn't show any vulnerability or weakness

Because I wanted to be just like them
I aspired to be like those superheroes who protect the city and fight the bad guys

And save my city from crime
I hoped to make a difference in the world by fighting criminals and making the city safer

Just a kid on Cholla Street
I was just a regular kid living on Cholla Street

From my city built in the sand
My hometown was constructed in the desert

My father said, "You'll be a man, be a man, be a man"
My father encouraged me to grow up and become a responsible adult

I was born in 1994
I was born in the year 1994

I guess Santa Claus is just not real
I've come to realize that some of the things I believed in as a child are not true

And Batman can't fly
I've also accepted that superheroes like Batman don't have actual superpowers

And nobody's invincible
It's become apparent to me that no one can escape death or injury

Because I know people die
I've personally witnessed news stories about fatalities and tragedies

I saw it on the news one day
One day, I saw news coverage about the World Trade Center terrorist attacks

When the towers fell down
I watched in horror as the Twin Towers collapsed

September's not the same place now, same place now, same place now
The world, especially in regards to security and safety, has never been the same after the events of September 11, 2001

Now tell me what you wanna be
It's time to start thinking about the future and career aspirations

Because you grow up too fast
Time flies and before you know it, you'll be an adult with responsibilities

I'll cut my hair and sag my jeans
As a young adult, I might be tempted to express myself through my clothing choices and hairstyle

And never show up to class
There may be moments where I'm feeling rebellious and want to skip out on obligations like attending classes

Get ready 'cause it's time to leave
It's time to start moving forward with life and begin a new chapter

So pack up your bags
Literally start packing up and preparing to leave for a new place or situation

And go be who you wanna be
Take the opportunity to be true to yourself and follow your dreams

My country tis of thee
This is my country and my home

Sweet land of liberty
A place where there's freedom and opportunities for all

Be who you wanna be
America is a place where you can be true to yourself and pursue your dreams

My country, my country
The United States is my country

I was born in 1994
I was born in the year 1994