Why So Serious
Alice Merton Lyrics

When did we forget
At what point did we lose sight of our wild and adventurous selves?

All the crazy things that made us feel so part of it?
The bizarre and daring experiences that once gave us a sense of belonging?

Our youth, so confident
When we were young and bold and unafraid.

We played our heartstrings
We pursued our passions with all our hearts.

Not caring if it ends
Unconcerned with the outcome or consequences.

Try to learn to let go of all those things that tie you down
Try to release yourself from the things that hold you back.

Get rid of it, the voice inside that tells me that
Eliminate the negative inner voice that hinders you.

I'm scared, yeah, scared as shit
I am terrified, very much so.

But I wanna let go of it now
But I want to overcome it and move forward.

Why so serious?
Why are we so cautious and grave?

When did we get like this?
When did we become so restrained and serious?

I don't seem to get all the things that are happening
I don't fully comprehend the events unfolding.

And I can't make sense of everything that's inside my head
And I can't make sense of the things in my mind.

That spark inside that tells us it's all nonsense
That flutter that reminds us to have fun and not to take things too seriously.

Stop being so cautious
Stop being overly prudent and hesitant.

With every mistake there comes a lesson learned
Errors provide opportunities to learn and grow.

Did we forget about Living with no regrets?
Did we lose touch with the importance of living fearlessly?

I wanna live in the now
I desire to exist solely in the present.

Don't wanna care about what-ifs
I don't want to dwell on what could have been or what might be.

'Cause what if those things don't last?
What if the things we worry about never come to pass?

And I wanna live with no regrets
And I want to live with no misgivings and no missed opportunities.

Can someone tell me
Could someone explain to me or enlighten me?