Seventeen
Ian McConnell Lyrics

We were barely allowed to drive alone
We were young and inexperienced, just gaining the ability to drive without adult supervision.

Screwed if I didn't have her home by midnight
There was a curfew in place, and we risked getting in trouble if we didn't abide by it.

Macklemore on the radio
The music we listened to at the time was trendy and reflective of our youthful culture.

Didn't know what we didn't know
We were naive and unaware of our own ignorance.

So wide-eyed
We were full of excitement and wonder about the world around us.

Parked it dark end of a dirt lot
We were adventurous, willing to go off the beaten path to explore and have fun.

Back seat lip lock with our shirts off
We engaged in typical teenage behavior, becoming intimate in the back seat of a car.

So sure that we'd never get caught
We were overconfident and careless, believing that we were invincible.

Invincible and fearless
We felt indestructible and brave.

Beautiful and bold
We were full of youthful energy, radiating confidence and charisma.

Nervous and excited
We were simultaneously anxious about the unknown future and thrilled by the endless possibilities it held.

Never getting old
We felt like we would stay young forever, invigorated by the present and unconcerned with the future.

No one else existed
We were so absorbed in our own experiences and emotions that the rest of the world faded into the background.

Only her and me
Our connection was incredibly strong, and we were focused solely on each other.

Pretending we were free
We were still technically kids living under parental supervision, but we pretended that we were independent and completely in control of our own lives.

What a thrill to be
We were thrilled and exhilarated by the rush of being young and carefree.

A bright light and a hard knock
We experienced a rude awakening after being caught for our misbehavior.

On a window full of white fog
Our intimate moment ended abruptly and was replaced with a cold, harsh reality.

With 10:15 on the dash clock
The clock reminds us of how important timing and punctuality is.

Lucky we got a nice cop
Despite being caught, we were fortunate to be let off easy by a kind police officer.

Just told us kids to get lost
The cop gave us a warning and sent us on our way, reminding us that we were still just children with a lot to learn.

Tore out of there with our shirts on backwards
We were in such a rush to leave that we couldn't even put our shirts on properly, demonstrating our lack of common sense and maturity.

New delinquents that were
After being caught, we became labeled as troublemakers, adding to the stereotype of rebellious youth.

Seventeen
We were at the peak of our youth and inexperienced in life, but full of energy and promise.

She's out somewhere on the West Coast
Years have passed, and the girl from the past has moved on and started her own life, potentially far away from where they used to be.

Working some job only God knows
The singer doesn't know what the girl is doing, but assumes she's building a career in her adult life.

But when she thinks of me I hope
The singer is sharing his hope that he is still a part of the girl's thoughts, even if she has moved on.

She thinks about that bliss
Both the girl and the singer shared a moment of pure happiness, and he hopes it stays with her as well.

How it felt to be
The feeling of being young and carefree is something that the singer hopes the girl remembers fondly.