Growing Pains
Julia Gargano Lyrics

Put a band-aid on a shotgun wound
Trying to fix something that is irreparable with something superficial

And pray to God it heals me
Hoping for a miracle to solve the problem

Rolls off your tongue
Saying something easily and casually

You mutter words so cold
Speaking in a harsh and unforgiving manner

But I suppose that's honesty
Acknowledging that it might be the truth, even if it's hard to hear

I've lost myself in blueprints all my life
Feeling like you've followed a set plan your entire life

But I'm anchored where I rest my head
Finding a sense of security and stability in one's current situation

So tell me darling
Asking for reassurance or guidance

Have I lost my mind trying to find my head?
Questioning one's own sanity in trying to figure things out

But I've got these hands
Having the ability to take action

Not a grip to lose
Being determined and resolute in one's actions

I've got one heart
Feeling deeply and intensely

And it's loving you
Having a strong emotional connection with someone

But I've only got one so I will move
Needing to prioritize one's own needs and wellbeing

When an ocean's pouring from the blue skies above me
Feeling overwhelmed by one's circumstances

Do I sail on down until I find where I've been running
Trying to find a solution to the problem by facing it head-on

Do I dry my eyes 'til I feel okay?
Masking one's emotions until they feel able to deal with them

Oh, these growing pains
Feeling the struggles and difficulties of personal growth

Maybe too late to change my fate
Feeling like one's circumstances are beyond saving

'Cause I'm the only one, God heal me
Feeling a sense of isolation and dependence on a higher power for help

He's got eyes that burn right through the sun
Describing someone who is unyielding and formidable

And I was taken surely
Feeling like one's fate was beyond their control

And I've got these lips not a breath to waste
Valuing one's own words and actions

It's hard to turn back when you've got that taste
Feeling enticed by something that might not be good for you

But I guess I'll go home 'cause I'm afraid
Returning to one's safe haven out of fear

All my life I've seen colored stars
Having a unique and creative perspective

And a whole new home
Finding a sense of belonging and comfort in a new place

Right within his arms
Feeling safe and secure with someone else

Not sure what I'm after
Feeling uncertain about what one wants or needs

Oh, these growing pains
Experiencing the difficulties and trials of personal growth

Growing pains
Dealing with the struggles that come with personal growth

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Expressing emotion through sound

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Expressing emotion through sound