Seventeen
Barrett Wilbert Weed Lyrics
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Really damaged
But that does not make us wise
We're not special
We're not different
We don't choose who lives or dies
Let's be normal, see bad movies
Sneak a beer and watch TV
Don't you want a life with me?
Can't we be seventeen?
That's all I want to do
If you could let me in
I could be good with you
People hurt us
Or they vanish
And you're right, it really blows
But we let go
Take a deep breath
And go buy some summer clothes
We'll go camping
Play some poker
And we'll eat some chili fries
Maybe prom night
Maybe dancing
Don't stop looking in my eyes!
Your eyes!
Can't we be seventeen?
Is that so hard to do?
If you could let me in
I could be good with you!
Let us be seventeen
If we've still got the right
So what's it gonna be?
I wanna be with you
I wanna be with you
Wanna be with you
Tonight!
Yeah, we're damaged
Badly damaged
But your love's too good to lose
Hold me tighter
Even closer
I'll stay if I'm what you choose
Can't we be seventeen?
If I am what you choose
If we've still got the right
'Cause you're the one I choose
You're the one I choose
You're the one I choose
The lyrics of "Seventeen" by Barrett Wilbert Weed and Ryan McCartan are an ode to the carefree and innocent days of being a teenager. The song explores the idea of wanting to hold onto youth and the feeling of being young forever. The first verse begins with the admission that the singers are damaged but does not necessarily translate into wisdom. They acknowledge the fact that they are not special in any way and cannot decide who lives or dies. Instead, they express a longing to be normal and do everyday things like watching bad movies, baking brownies or going bowling. They ask the question of whether it is possible to be seventeen again.
The second verse talks about the pain of being hurt or abandoned by people in life. But they choose not to dwell on the negatives and instead focus on enjoying the summer by going camping, playing poker, eating chili fries, and perhaps dancing on prom night. The chorus continues with their plea to be seventeen again, asking their partner if it is so hard to do. They express a desire to be with each other and stay young and carefree forever. Finally, the last verse talks about the damage they have been through but affirms that their love is too good to lose. They pledge to remain with each other, and the song ends on a hopeful note.
Line by Line Meaning
Fine, we're damaged
We have been hurt and traumatized
Really damaged
Our emotional scars run deep
But that does not make us wise
We may have grown up too fast, but it hasn't made us any wiser
We're not special
We're just like other people
We're not different
We don't stand out from the crowd
We don't choose who lives or dies
We don't have control over everything in life
Let's be normal, see bad movies
Let's do simple things that ordinary people do
Sneak a beer and watch TV
Let's relax and enjoy ourselves without worrying about consequences
We'll bake brownies, or go bowling
Let's do things that are fun and not too serious
Don't you want a life with me?
Let's share our lives and have a meaningful relationship
Can't we be seventeen?
Can't we recapture the innocence and carefree attitude of our youth?
That's all I want to do
I don't want to worry about grown-up responsibilities
If you could let me in
If you could trust me and let me get close to you
I could be good with you
I could be a great partner and make you happy
People hurt us
People can be cruel and hurtful
Or they vanish
Sometimes people we care about disappear from our lives
And you're right, it really blows
And you're right, it hurts a lot
But we let go
But we have to move on and let go of the past
Take a deep breath
Relax and calm down
And go buy some summer clothes
Let's do something fun and refreshing to get our minds off our problems
We'll go camping
Let's go on an adventure and explore nature
Play some poker
Let's do something competitive and thrilling
And we'll eat some chili fries
Let's indulge in some delicious junk food
Maybe prom night
Let's do something nostalgic and relive our high school memories
Maybe dancing
Let's have fun and dance together
Don't stop looking in my eyes!
Let's keep our connection strong and not lose sight of what's important
Can't we be seventeen?
Can't we recapture the innocence and carefree attitude of our youth?
Is that so hard to do?
Is it too much to ask to be carefree and happy?
If you could let me in
If you could trust me and let me get close to you
I could be good with you!
I could be a great partner and make you happy!
Let us be seventeen
Let's recapture the carefree attitude of our youth
If we've still got the right
If we still have the opportunity to be carefree and happy
So what's it gonna be?
What's our next move?
I wanna be with you
I want to be your partner and share our lives together
Tonight!
Let's not waste any more time
Yeah, we're damaged
We have been hurt and traumatized
Badly damaged
Our emotional scars run deep
But your love's too good to lose
But the love we share is too precious to let go
Hold me tighter
Let's strengthen our connection and rely on each other for support
Even closer
Let's get closer and deepen our intimacy
I'll stay if I'm what you choose
I'll stay by your side if you choose me as your partner
Can't we be seventeen?
Can't we recapture the innocence and carefree attitude of our youth?
If I am what you choose
If you choose me as your partner
If we've still got the right
If we still have the opportunity to be carefree and happy
'Cause you're the one I choose
Because I choose you as my partner
You're the one I choose
You are the one I want to spend my life with
Lyrics © FIVE AND DIME PUBLISHING
Written by: Laurence Crawford O'Keefe, Kevin Conlin Murphy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nicky
is it bad that i like dan as jd more then ryan as jd? probably
do i care? not at all
Lizzie J
you are correct. dan domenech is the best JD
Antonia H.
No, why would it be?
Yee Haw
He’s my favorite JD
pixcore
Honestly Dan is the best JD
Andrea Rios
Top tier JD
Lizzie J
barrett is queen