Growing Pains
Birdy(버디) Lyrics
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And you don't make my heart beat like you used to
I've been waiting for a sign, you've been turning on your light
We could save each other for the better
And when you say my name I'll be a memory
This is all that we have planned, choices taken from our hands
My mind is a runaway
And I'll find it's too hard to breathe
Just say what you want to say
Are you there?
Tell me, are you there?
I fear these growing pains
That made us far too strong
Do change if you want to change
Are you there?
Tell me, are you there?
You could lose yourself and search forever
Looking for the person that you'll never be
Breathe in, try to compensate, time to learn from our mistakes
Maybe one day we'll fit back together
I'll pick up the pieces and will rearrange
Now we need to follow fate, now we look beyond the way
Now we find the strangers and the lone
My mind is a runaway
And I'll find it's too hard to breathe
Just say what you want to say
Are you there?
Tell me, are you there?
I fear these growing pains
That made us far too strong
Do change if you want to change
Are you there?
Tell me, are you there?
We've been changing into something more
Familiar faces turning into storm
These growing pains have made us far too strong
We move along, we move along
I'll find it's too hard to breathe
Say what you want to say
Are you there?
Tell me, are you there?
My mind is a runaway
And I'll find it's too hard to breathe
Just say what you want to say
Are you there?
Tell me, are you there?
I fear these growing pains
That made us far too strong
Do change if you want to change
Are you there?
Tell me, are you there?
My mind is a runaway
And I'll find it's too hard to breathe
Just say what you want to say
Are you there?
Tell me, are you there?
I fear these growing pains
That made us far too strong
Do change if you want to change
Are you there?
Tell me, are you there?
In "Growing Pains," Birdy reflects on the challenges that come with change, growth, and the evolution of relationships. The lyrics open with a plea for the other person to reconsider their decision to leave the relationship, but Birdy acknowledges that it's time to accept that what they had "has faded to stand alone." She sings of the struggle to adjust and adapt to the changes brought about by the breakup and the growing pains that result from it.
The second verse shifts the focus to self-reflection and the importance of learning from mistakes. Birdy encourages the other person to be true to themselves and change if that's what's necessary, recognizing that their differences may have been what ultimately drove them apart. The song ends with a note of hope that they may someday come back together, but also an acceptance of the present situation and the need to move on.
Overall, "Growing Pains" is a poignant exploration of the complexities and difficulties that come with change and growth in relationships. The lyrics are beautifully crafted and allow the listener to connect with the emotions and experiences Birdy is expressing.
Line by Line Meaning
Try to change your mind, it's like the weather
It's difficult for someone to change their mind and feelings, as it is for the weather to change.
And you don't make my heart beat like you used to
You don't make me feel the same love and excitement as you did before.
I've been waiting for a sign, you've been turning on your light
I've been waiting for a sign of your love, while you have been giving me mixed signals with your actions.
We could save each other for the better
If we work together, we could help each other achieve happiness and improve our lives.
And when you say my name I'll be a memory
The memories we've shared will remain with me long after you are gone.
This is all that we have planned, choices taken from our hands
We don't always have control over our lives, and sometimes we must accept the choices that fate has dealt us.
Finally this fades to stand alone
This relationship has finally come to an end and we must each stand alone.
You could lose yourself and search forever
You might search endlessly for something that you can never find or become.
Looking for the person that you'll never be
You might be searching for a version of yourself that you can never become, and it will lead to disappointment.
Breathe in, try to compensate, time to learn from our mistakes
Take a step back, reflect, and learn from our past mistakes so we can move forward.
Maybe one day we'll fit back together
Perhaps one day we will be able to put our differences aside and reconcile.
I'll pick up the pieces and will rearrange
I will put in the effort to try and fix our relationship and make it work again.
Now we need to follow fate, now we look beyond the way
We must accept the cards that we have been dealt with and move forward, keeping an eye towards the future.
We've been changing into something more
We have both evolved and grown as individuals throughout our relationship.
Familiar faces turning into storm
People we once knew so well have become just as unpredictable as a storm.
These growing pains have made us far too strong
The struggles and hardships we've faced in our relationship have made us stronger and more resilient.
We move along, we move along
We keep moving forward, even when things get tough.
My mind is a runaway
My mind feels out of control and overwhelmed.
And I'll find it's too hard to breathe
It's difficult to cope with these emotions and feelings, and it feels suffocating.
Just say what you want to say
Be honest with me and tell me how you truly feel and what you want.
Are you there?
Are you really present and engaged in this relationship?
I fear these growing pains
I'm scared of the struggles and changes that we are going through.
Do change if you want to change
If you need to change something about yourself or our relationship, then do it.
Tell me, are you there?
Let's communicate and make sure we are both present and committed to this relationship.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JASMINE LUCILLA ELISABETH VAN DEN BOGAERDE, SAM ROMANS
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