Growing Pains
La Roux污 Lyrics


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My heart it melts like plastic
I fell through the hole yesterday
Your smile pulled me in like elastic
I felt my mind detonate

Oh, I've made mistakes
And you just say it's just growing
When I feel ashamed
You tell me it's just growing pains

We broke in two like a matchstick
It burns in my soul every day, every day
Your world was to me, so fantastic
And help seemed so far away, far away

Oh, I've made mistakes
And you just say it's just growing
When I feel ashamed
You tell me it's just growing pains
When I'm crying out for change
You tell me it's just growing pains
Oh, I've made mistakes
And yes I know, it's growing pains

The truth it feels like concrete
I drove into this wall yesterday
I wish I could be realistic
But my children, my dreams, went away

I know I made mistakes
You say it's growing pains
And when I feel ashamed
You say it's growing pains
And I'm crying out for change
You say it's growing pains
I know I made mistakes
I know it's growing pains

Oh, I've made mistakes
And you just say it's just growing
When I feel ashamed
You tell me it's just growing pains
When I'm crying out for change




And oh, I've made mistakes
And yes I know, it's growing pains

Overall Meaning

The song "Growing Pains" by La Roux is about the struggles and challenges that come with growing up and experiencing life. The lyrics speak to the pain of heartbreak and mistakes made in relationships, as well as feelings of shame and regret. The imagery of melting like plastic and detonating minds illustrate the intense emotions that come with these experiences.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "it's just growing pains" which serves as a reminder that these struggles are a natural part of growing up and becoming a more mature person. The second verse speaks to the pain of losing children and dreams, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for losing hope and optimism for the future.


Overall, "Growing Pains" speaks to the universal experience of facing difficult times and having to learn from mistakes in order to grow and become a better person.


Line by Line Meaning

My heart it melts like plastic
My emotions are so intense that they feel like they're melting away and losing their shape, like plastic that has been exposed to high heat.


I fell through the hole yesterday
I experienced a sudden and dramatic setback or disappointment, like falling into a deep hole.


Your smile pulled me in like elastic
Your happy and reassuring expression seemed to stretch out and draw me closer to you, like a piece of elastic being pulled taut.


I felt my mind detonate
I was so overwhelmed by my thoughts and feelings that it felt like my mind was exploding or detonating.


Oh, I've made mistakes
I acknowledge that I have made errors or misjudgments in the past.


And you just say it's just growing
You reassure me that my mistakes are a normal part of learning and development, and that I should not be too hard on myself.


When I feel ashamed
When I am filled with regret or embarrassment for my past actions.


You tell me it's just growing pains
You remind me that my discomfort and struggle are a natural part of personal growth and maturation, and that I should not be discouraged by setbacks.


We broke in two like a matchstick
Our relationship or situation fell apart suddenly and completely, like a matchstick that snaps in half when struck.


It burns in my soul every day, every day
I feel a constant, intense ache or pain in my innermost self, as if my very soul is being seared or scorched.


Your world was to me, so fantastic
I felt like your life or perspective was so wonderful and appealing, and I longed to be a part of it.


And help seemed so far away, far away
I felt like I was isolated and alone, without any support or guidance, and that finding help or assistance was nearly impossible.


The truth it feels like concrete
The reality of my situation or feelings feels heavy and inescapable, like a solid block of concrete.


I drove into this wall yesterday
I experienced a sudden and painful obstacle or failure, like crashing into a solid wall while driving a car.


I wish I could be realistic
I yearn to be more level-headed and practical, and to have a more grounded perspective on my life and circumstances.


But my children, my dreams, went away
I lost the things that were most important to me, such as my hopes and aspirations, or my loved ones like my children.


And yes I know, it's growing pains
I am aware that the difficulties and hardships I am facing are a necessary and natural part of my personal journey and growth.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ELEANOR JACKSON, BENEDICT LANGMAID, JEFF PATTERSON

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