Stressed Out
Maddie Wilson Lyrics
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I wish I had some better voice to sing some better words
I wish I found so chords in order that is new
I wish I didn't have to rhyme every time I sing
I was told when I get older all my fears would shrink
but now I'm insecure and I care what people think
my name is blurryface and I care what u think
my name is blurryface and I care what u think
Wish we could turn back time
to the good old days
when our mommas sang us to sleep but now we were stressed out
wish we could turn back time
to the good old days
when our mommas sang us to sleep but now we were stressed out
we stressed out
sometimes a certain smell will take me back when I was young
how come I'm never able to identify where it's coming from
I'd make a candle out of it if ever found it, try to sell it, never sell out of it
I'd probably only sell one
it'd will probably to my brother cause we have the same nose same clothes homegrown a stone's throw at the creek we used to roam
but it would remind us of when nothing really mattered
out of student loan and treehouse homes we all would take the latter
my name is blurryface and I care what u think
my name is blurryface and I care what u think
wish we could turn back time
to the good old days
when our mommas sang us to sleep but now we were stressed out
wish we could turn back time
to the good old days
when our mommas sang us to sleep but now we were stressed out
used to play pretend, gave each other different names
we would built a rocket ship and then we'd fly it far away
used to dream of outer space but now they're laughing at our face saying"wake up u need to make money"
used to play pretend, gave each other different names
we would built a rocket ship and then we'd fly it far away
used to dream of outer space but now they're laughing at our face saying"wake up u need to make money"
wish we could turn back time
to the good old days
when our mommas sang us to sleep but now we were stressed out
wish we could turn back time
to the good old days
when our mommas sang us to sleep but now we were stressed
In Maddie Wilson's song "Stressed Out," the lyrics delve into the nostalgic longing for simpler times and the pressures of adulthood that come with growing up. The song starts with a yearning for better sounds and a better voice to sing better words, hinting at the desire to improve oneself and one's talents. However, the wish to find new chords reflects the struggle to be original in a world where everything seems to have already been done. The artist laments the need to rhyme every time she sings, showing the pressure to conform to established musical standards.
As the song progresses, the lyrics explore the fear of aging and the fear of not meeting societal expectations. The artist had been told that her fears would shrink with time, but she finds that she is still insecure and worries about what people think of her. The repeated phrase "my name is blurryface and I care what u think" emphasizes the constant presence of inner doubts and anxieties.
The chorus includes the recurring motif of wishing to turn back time to the good old days when life was simpler and the only stressors were the ones alleviated by a mother's soothing lullaby. The verses following the chorus are steeped in memories of childhood, with a certain smell evoking nostalgia for the past. The artist makes a metaphorical suggestion of creating a candle with the smell, representing a desire to capture and hold onto the past. The lyrics also touch upon the theme of losing childhood dreams to adult responsibilities, with the ridicule of people demanding to "wake up" and make money.
Overall, Maddie Wilson's "Stressed Out" is a powerful commentary on the pressures of growing up and the constant tug towards a simpler, less stressful past.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I found some better sounds no one ever heard
I wish I could make new, unique music that hasn't been done before
I wish I had some better voice to sing some better words
I wish I had a stronger, more beautiful voice to sing more meaningful lyrics
I wish I found some chords in order that is new
I wish I could create original chord progressions that haven't been used before
I wish I didn't have to rhyme every time I sing
I wish I could break free from the constraints of always having to make things rhyme in my music
I was told when I get older all my fears would shrink but now I'm insecure and I care what people think
I was promised that I would become more comfortable with myself as I age, but instead I still worry about what others think of me
my name is blurryface and I care what u think
I struggle with my identity and worry constantly about how others perceive me
Wish we could turn back time to the good old days when our mommas sang us to sleep but now we were stressed out
I long for a simpler time in life when things were easier and I wasn't constantly worried or anxious
sometimes a certain smell will take me back when I was young how come I'm never able to identify where it's coming from I'd make a candle out of it if ever found it, try to sell it, never sell out of it I'd probably only sell one it'd will probably to my brother cause we have the same nose same clothes homegrown a stone's throw at the creek we used to roam but it would remind us of when nothing really mattered out of student loan and treehouse homes we all would take the latter
Certain scents can evoke nostalgic memories of my youth, although it's often hard to pinpoint where they come from. If I ever found the perfect scent, I would try to make a candle out of it and sell it, even though I doubt it would be successful. The only person who would probably buy it is my brother, who shares similar memories with me of growing up in our home near the creek. Those were simpler times when we didn't have to worry about things like student loans or where we were going to live.
used to play pretend, gave each other different names we would built a rocket ship and then we'd fly it far away used to dream of outer space but now they're laughing at our face saying'wake up u need to make money'
When we were young, my friends and I would play make-believe and pretend to be astronauts exploring space. Now, society pressures us to grow up and focus on making money, often at the expense of our dreams and creative imagination.
Contributed by Jackson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lakuna Cheung
I wish I found some better sounds no one's ever heard
I wish I had a better voice that sang some better words
I wish I found some chords in an order that is new
I wish I didn't have to rhyme every time I sang
I was told when I get older all my fears would shrink
But now I'm insecure and I care what people think
My name's Blurryface and I care what you think
My name's Blurryface and I care what you think
Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days
When our momma sang us to sleep but now we're stressed out
Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days
When our momma sang us to sleep but now we're stressed out
We're stressed out
Sometimes a certain smell will take me back to when I was young
How come I'm never able to identify where it's coming from
I'd make a candle out of it if I ever found it
Try to sell it, never sell out of it, I'd probably only sell one
It'd be to my brother, 'cause we have the same nose
Same clothes homegrown a stone's throw from a creek we used to roam
But it would remind us of when nothing really mattered
Out of student loans and tree-house homes we all would take the latter
My name's Blurryface and I care what you think
My name's Blurryface and I care what you think
Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days
When our momma sang us to sleep but now we're stressed out
Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days
When our momma sang us to sleep but now we're stressed out
We used to play pretend, give each other different names
We would build a rocket ship and then we'd fly it far away
Used to dream of outer space but now they're laughing at our face
Saying, "Wake up, you need to make money"
Yeah
We used to play pretend, give each other different names
We would build a rocket ship and then we'd fly it far away
Used to dream of outer space but now they're laughing at our face
Saying, "Wake up, you need to make money"
Yeah
Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days
When our momma sang us to sleep but now we're stressed out
Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days
When our momma sang us to sleep but now we're stressed out
Used to play pretend, used to play pretend, bunny
We used to play pretend, wake up, you need the money
Used to play pretend, used to play pretend, bunny
We used to play pretend, wake up, you need the money
We used to play pretend, give each other different names
We would build a rocket ship and then we'd fly it far away
Used to dream of outer space but now they're laughing at our face
Saying, "Wake up, you need to make money"
Yeah
Dyches Fam
Loved it! Nice work Maddie. :D
ALAINNADILL__ playz
Awesome π€© Iβm a girl to
minttqqu
Yeah :D
Evie Clair
Loved it!
Kitsune Fyuu
FINALLY A GOOD FEMALE COVER OF THIS SONG! I love it I wish there were more female covers of songs like this this is definitely getting a fav from me.
//VocaloidLover1445
@Feran Pog same
Feran Pog
@Captain Anarchy I'm glad that there are people who actually bother to give their opinion without hating on another's. I appreciate that!
Captain Anarchy
Not trying to hate... BUT there are almost no female covers out there because most of the songs weren`t written for a female singer. By that i only wnat to say that most of the songs are just way to deep or not fitting with a female voice.
and even tho its great that the girls covered this song i still think that this song isn`t even close to being half as good...
...But thats just my opinion.
have a nice day!
Jennah Johnson
i wanted to hate this because i feel no one can do this band justice but i couldn't. this is awesome!
KawaiiCat Gaming
+Burn - Agario oh they r cause if they r then I'm stupid