Grow
Mr. Jones and JP Phillippe Lyrics
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I want to be
Everything except that I could never be
When I grow up
I want to be
The centre of attention
That’s just me
The girls will scream your name on the left side
And all the boys will stand in line on the right side
When I grow up
I want to be like me
I don’t want to do what you do
I want to be like me
I want to be like
I’m gonna show you just how boring I am
I’m gonna show you just how boring I am
I’m gonna show you just how boring I really am
I like to be in bed way before ten
Girls will scream your name on the left side
And all the boys will stand in line on the right side
When I grow up
I want to be like me
I don’t want to do what you do
No, I want to be like me
I want to be like
(I'm gonna really show you)
(How boring I am)
Girls will scream your name on the left side
And all the boys will stand in line on the right side
Yeah, all the girls will scream your name on the left side
And all the boy will stand in line on the right side
When I grow up
I want to be like me
I don’t want to do what you do
I want to be like me
I want to be like
I want to be like me
I want to be like me
Not gonna do what you do
The song "Grow" by Mr. Jones and JP Phillippe is about the desire to grow up and be oneself instead of conforming to people's expectations. The first verse explains the singer's desire to be everything except what others think they should be. They want to be the center of attention and have people screaming their name. However, in the second verse, the singer admits that they are actually quite boring compared to their desired image. Despite this, they still want to be true to themselves and not do what others do.
The chorus repeats the desire to be oneself and not conform to society's expectations. The bridge of the song talks about the singer's desire to show people how boring they really are, yet still have people screaming their name. This could suggest a sense of irony - the singer wants to be boring, yet still have people excited to see them. Overall, the song celebrates individuality and non-conformity.
Line by Line Meaning
When I grow up
Looking into the future and expressing desires
I want to be
Expressing a wish or a desire
Everything except that I could never be
Desiring all but acknowledging limitations
The centre of attention
Desiring to be the focus of everyone's attention
That’s just me
Asserting one's identity and character
The girls will scream your name on the left side
Desiring fame and the adoration of girls
And all the boys will stand in line on the right side
Desiring respect and admiration from other boys
I want to be like me
Striving towards authenticity and individuality
I don’t want to do what you do
Differentiating oneself from others
I’m gonna show you just how boring I am
Revealing one's true character and habits
I like to be in bed way before ten
Expressing an early bedtime preference
All the girls will scream your name on the left side
Reiterating the desire for fame and female attention
And all the boys will stand in line on the right side
Reiterating the desire for respect and admiration from males
Not gonna do what you do
Rejecting conformity and sameness
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Batuso88
@AlexanderBrooke Yep, I know about the Plastic City Label. They truly got some gifted artists in their ranks. Somehow I like The Timewriter a bit less, but Greenberg, Forteba, etc produce some real solid tracks according to my taste ^_^ Thanks for the tip tho, I'm always on the lookout for new great music/artists !! :)
A. Brooke
@Batuso88 hehe No prob. :) I actually listened to a LOT of Timewriter yesterday lol. I downloaded all his singles and listened from new to old. Was quite an experience :) He also makes Downtempo stuff under his real name Jean F. Cochois. "Point Lookout" is amazing.
Gabor Pletl
golden track
A. Brooke
Do you follow the Plastic City label? I figured since you're into similar stuff you might want to check it out if you don't already know it. Artists like Budai & Vic, The Timewriter, Forteba and Lukas Greenberg make some great stuff for it :)
Batuso88
@kostasvlantis1 thanks m8 !! Glad to hear you like it !
Batuso88
@BlazingTrance hehe yep ! Supreme deep sounds °_° Thx for yer nice comment
Batuso88
@progressima It sure is ;D