Seventeen
Inc. Lyrics


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She was an only child
With her body and mind she had to much attention
Too much of everything
She was an angel child
But the devil within her would test her on the way

Into the dark filled places underground
She entered in forbidden rooms
Only seventeen

All alone so alone
All alone so alone

Into the tunnel and back toward the light
That shines between the fingers of dark
The light that shines showing the way to the start

She was an only child
She had so far to fall then so far to climb
To get to the light again
She was a special child
She know what was coming but she know she could not turn

Back in the dark filled rooms
One of a crowd but more than on her own

All alone so alone
All alone so alone

Into the tunnel and back toward the light
That shines between the fingers of dark
The light that shines showing the way to the start

Only seventeen somewhere in between

The race is almost over now
The dance is almost done
Remember how it was when it was fun?

All alone so alone
All alone so alone

Into the tunnel and back toward the light




That shines between the fingers of dark
The light that shines showing the way to the start

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Inc.'s song "Seventeen" describe the experiences of a young girl who has to face the challenges of growing up alone. She was an only child who received too much attention and who appeared to be an angel, but who struggled with an inner demon that tested her along the way. This struggle leads her down a dark path, and she finds herself in forbidden rooms and in the midst of a crowd, but always alone.


As she faces the challenge of finding her way out of the darkness, the lyrics suggest that she has a strong will to survive and to find her way back to the light. The tunnel that she finds herself in is both a physical and metaphorical space, representing the dark places that we all encounter at different points in our lives. The light that is shining between the fingers of the dark, is a sign that hope is not lost, and that with perseverance, she can find her way back to the start or the beginning of her journey.


Overall, the lyrics reveal the complex process of growing up and overcoming the challenges that come with that process. The lyrics suggest that even when we feel all alone, we are not truly alone, and that there is always a way out of the darkness.


Line by Line Meaning

She was an only child
The girl had no siblings


With her body and mind she had to much attention
She was physically and mentally attractive


Too much of everything
She had an abundance of everything, good and bad


She was an angel child
She seemed perfect and innocent


But the devil within her would test her on the way
She struggled with inner demons


Into the dark filled places underground
She ventured into dangerous and unknown territory


She entered in forbidden rooms
She ignored rules and limitations


Only seventeen
She was young and inexperienced


All alone so alone
She felt isolated in her journey


Into the tunnel and back toward the light
She moved through a difficult path towards hope


That shines between the fingers of dark
The light was small and elusive, yet present


The light that shines showing the way to the start
The light represented a new beginning


She had so far to fall then so far to climb
She faced a long and difficult journey with highs and lows


To get to the light again
Her goal was to find hope and happiness once more


She was a special child
She had unique qualities and abilities


She know what was coming but she know she could not turn
She was aware of the consequences, but still went forward


Back in the dark filled rooms
She found herself in familiar yet dangerous places


One of a crowd but more than on her own
She was among others, yet still felt isolated


Only seventeen somewhere in between
She was at a pivotal point in her life


The race is almost over now
She is nearing the end of her struggle


The dance is almost done
Her journey is almost complete


Remember how it was when it was fun?
She looks back on happier times with nostalgia




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Quality song.

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This is new age inc this is made with the earth they truely said they listen to R&B music but then people sleep on this the shit bro you triping

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If you dislike this Idk what to tell you

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So damn good

K. J. Wilson

Feels like a more complex Maxwell and I love that!

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