Fletcher's debut single as a solo artist, "War Paint", was released in June 2015. Her 2016 single, "Wasted Youth", reached No. 1 on Billboard's Emerging Artist Chart. Fletcher was included on Forbes's 2022 30 under 30 list. She released her debut album Girl of My Dreams in 2022.
Fletcher was born in Asbury Park, New Jersey, to Bob and Noreen (née Napolitani) Fletcher; her father owned several car dealerships and her mother was a flight attendant. She began taking vocal lessons at the age of five.
In 2012, Fletcher graduated from Wall High School in nearby Wall Township, New Jersey, where she played women's volleyball. Upon graduating high school, she attended the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at New York University (NYU). She took a year-long leave of absence and moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue music full time, but completed NYU in 2016. She currently is based in Los Angeles.
The One
Fletcher Lyrics
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I've traveled so many places in my head
I haven't seen many friends this year, so
I've had to get along and hang out with me instead
I saw all the parts I didn't like
So insecure, so quick to fight
I didn't know I was so co-dependent
To the changes and the traumas
I was keeping in a closet
Way too much shit that I don't wanna go through
But I got nothing to do
I don't know where, where I'm going
But I think I'm growing
Yeah, I think I'm growing
And it fucking hurts in the moment
But I think I'm growing
Yeah, I think I'm growing (I think I'm growing)
Whoa, whoa, whoa
I think I'm growing
Yeah, I think I'm growing (I think I'm growing, baby)
Whoa, whoa, whoa (whoa, whoa)
I think I'm growing (I think I'm growing)
Yeah, I'm think I'm growing
In "I Think I'm Growing," Fletcher sings about her personal growth and self-discovery over the past year. She acknowledges the limitations imposed by the pandemic, including travel restrictions and reduced social interaction. However, despite these restrictions, Fletcher has been able to explore herself and her emotions more deeply than before.
The second verse of the song is particularly revealing, as Fletcher reflects on some of the negative emotions she has been holding onto. She describes feeling "insecure" and "resentful," and admits to being "co-dependent." These are difficult emotions to confront, but in recognizing them, Fletcher is able to take the first step towards healing and self-improvement.
Despite the pain that comes with growth and self-discovery, Fletcher ultimately sees these experiences as positive. She repeats the refrain "I think I'm growing," emphasizing her belief in her own potential for personal development. By the end of the song, the listener is left with a sense of hope and optimism, as Fletcher looks towards an uncertain future with confidence in her own growth and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
I haven't been on a plane this year, but
Even though I haven't physically traveled anywhere, my mind has taken me to a lot of places.
I've traveled so many places in my head
I have visited many different places in my mind without actually leaving my physical location.
I haven't seen many friends this year, so
Due to lack of physical contact with friends, I have been alone more often.
I've had to get along and hang out with me instead
As a result of being alone, I have had to become more comfortable with myself and enjoy my own company.
I saw all the parts I didn't like
Through self-reflection, I came to recognize the negative aspects of myself.
So insecure, so quick to fight
During my introspection, I discovered my insecurities and propensity for conflict.
I didn't know I was so co-dependent
I was unaware of how much I relied on others for my own happiness and validation.
I didn't know I had so much resentment
I was surprised to discover the amount of negative emotions and grudges I held onto.
To the changes and the traumas
These negative emotions were related to the challenges and difficulties I faced in life.
I was keeping in a closet
I was pushing these emotions aside and not dealing with them directly.
Way too much shit that I don't wanna go through
I realized that I had a lot of emotional baggage that I was avoiding.
But I got nothing to do
Despite my avoidance, I had nothing else to occupy my time.
I don't know where, where I'm going
I am unsure of my direction and purpose in life.
But I think I'm growing
Despite the uncertainty, I believe I am making progress and evolving as a person.
And it fucking hurts in the moment
The process of growth is not easy and can be painful in the short term.
But I think I'm growing
Despite the pain, I am confident that my growth will lead to a better future.
Yeah, I think I'm growing (I think I'm growing)
I am continuing to evolve and improve as a person.
Whoa, whoa, whoa
Expressing an emotional reaction to the process of growth.
I think I'm growing
Reiterating the belief that personal growth is occurring.
Yeah, I'm think I'm growing
Continuing to assert the belief that progress is being made.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Cari Fletcher, Ingrid Andress, Jesse Shatkin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
IBTIZORO
Lyrics;
Last night I had a dirty dream about you
Baby I’m just thinking maybe we should make it real
Turn off sip on some kind of cheap tequila
Leave the backage, leave the madness, leave the way we feel
I wanna bite your lips, do some freaky shit
I could picture it, like I’m saying 2020
Even if it’s temporary
You’re not the one, but you’re the one right now
You’re not the one, but you could be the one right now
I’m having fun, I’m having fun right now
You’re not the one, but you could be the one right now
You’re not the one
I don’t really need nobody, I just kinda want your body
My life’s a mess, but it’s hard so you won’t be sorry
And we don’t need to fake it, cause we don’t need to make it
I don’t care if we make it, no no
I wanna bite your lips, do some freaky shit
I could picture it, like I’m saying 2020
Even if it’s temporary
You’re not the one, but you’re the one right now
You’re not the one, but you could be the one right now
I’m having fun, I’m having fun right now
You’re not the one, but you could be the one right now
If you touch like that, Imma touch back, Imma touch like that like uh
If you touch like that, Imma touch back, Imma touch like that like uh
You’re not the one, but you’re the one right now
You’re not the one, but you could be the one right now
You’re not the one, but you’re the one right now
You’re not the one, but you could be the one right now
I’m having fun, I’m having fun right now
You’re not the one, but you could be the one right now
You could be the one right now
Sushmita Walve
Lyrics:
Last night I had a dirty dream about you, baby
I'm just thinking maybe we should make it real
Turn off, sip on some kinda cheap tequila
Leave the baggage, leave the madness leave the way we feel
I wanna bite your lips
Do some freaky shit
I could picture it
Like I'm seeing twenty twenty
Even if it's temporary
You're not the one
But you're the one right now
You're not the one
But you could be the one right now
I'm having fun
I'm having fun right now
You're not the one
But you could be the one right now
(You're not the one)
I don't really need nobody
I just kinda want your body
My life's a mess but it's hot
So you won't be sorry
And we don't need to fake it
'Cause we don't need to make it
I don't care if we make it, no no
I just wanna bite your lips
Do some freaky shit
I could picture it
Like I'm seeing twenty twenty
Even if it's temporary
You're not the one
But you're the one right now
You're not the one
But you could be the one right now
I'm having fun
I'm having fun right now
You're not the one
But you could be the one right now
Ooh, if you touch like that
I'ma touch back, I'ma touch like that, like ooh
Like ooh
Ooh, if you touch like that
I'ma touch back, I'ma touch like that, like ooh
Like ooh
You're not the one
But you're the one right now
You're not the one
But you could be the one right now
You're not the one
But you're the one right now
You're not the one
But you could be the one right now
I'm having fun
I'm having fun right now
You're not the one
But you could be the one right now
You could be the one right now
You could be the one right now
You're not the one
But you're the one right now
You could be the one right now
You could be the one right now
valerie
Introducing Cari Fletcher: the queen of making songs that you want to cry to and dance to at the same time
Nunya123
Me: wow that's hot.....remembers who's it's about * "damn"
YannaS
At the start, tears were actually falling from my eyes and then I started dancing 😅
Elizabeth Olney
Thought that was t Swift
Avni Bakshi
this is so trueeeee fucking gorg
Skyler
I'm pretty sure Cari Fletcher is the only artist who has ever made me simultaneously heartbroken and sexually frustrated.
Bo Daamen
whahah i love this reaction
Whimsical Weirdo
Feltttt
animallvr87
Yesssssaaaaasss
PKr
LITERALLY