Born and raised in Inglewood, California, Omarion rose to fame while still a teen as a member of the groundbreaking urban "boy band" B2K. His soulful vocals, riveting stage presence, and undeniable charisma helped B2K score a hit with the group's very first single, "Uh Huh," in 2001; achieve gold status with the group's self-titled debut album in 2002; and go RIAA platinum with the group's best-selling sophomore outing, Pandemonium! in 2003.
Omarion's undeniable media-geniality has led to numerous television guest appearances including "Punk'd," "The Sharon Osbourne Show," "Regis & Kelly" and the "American Music Awards." In addition to his musical performances, Omarion has acted on the big screen with key roles in "You Got Served" and "Fat Albert." Omarion stars in "Somebody Help Me," an innovative horror film directed by Chris Stokes and may be seen in the film "Feel The Noise" and Tyger ("Menace II Society") Williams' "Street Soldier."
For season five of America's Best Dance Crew on MTV, Omarion replaced Shane Sparks as a judge.
Currently he's signed to Rick Ross's label.
Growing Pains
Omarion Lyrics
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Not breathing with you,it hard to breathe without you
Think to myself everyday
How they slit us apart,for different men that shared the same heart
It had happen this way
Us go our separate way
Would be lying if I said I didn't miss the co-fax days
Sit and think to myself how this thing has changed my life
[Chorus]
This is my growin' pains
Cause by the fortune and fame
Thought we'd be together forever and ever and ever
Never thought that we'd go our separate ways
Now look how things have change
Looks like there never ever be the same
So hard to explain what went wrong?
After we were together for too long
Now, never be the same again
Tell me how this thing happened
Damn, this is my growin pain
Some people don't know
That I tried it again
Even though I was sour (sour)
I tried to be a man (man)
I couldn't hold the grudge,knowing in my heart I still had love
But if ya'll knew what went down you'd be like like what the fuck
They say you don't know what you got until it's gone
Loyalty, honesty, where did we go wrong?
I guess it was gods grace for me to be alone.
[Chorus]
How could this ever be,them no longer apart of me?
What did you do to turn them other boys against me?
I just have one thing to say
What you do comes back your way
So many things we said,so many false statements about me against my manger Chris.
Sometimes I just feel like giving up.
Like I was nothing and like I couldn't go on without them.
But now I feel like god is looking down on me and he should carry my soul.
As I take this solo journey,I never meant for any of this to happen I'm sorry.
[Chorus]
Damn, this is my growin' pain
Damn
Damn, this is my growin' pain
The song "Growing Pains" by Omarion is about the difficulties of a friendship that has broken apart due to fame and fortune. The lyrics imply that the singer is still deeply connected to his former friend and is struggling to live without them. He recounts how the two of them were split apart by different men who shared the same heart. The singer misses the old days when they were close and is saddened to see how their relationship has changed. He talks about how he tried to rebuild the friendship, but his attempts were unsuccessful.
The chorus repeats the phrase "this is my growing pains," which suggests that the singer is experiencing a moment of transition in his life, similar to the growing pains of adolescence. The second verse reflects on the difficulties he faced trying to reconcile with his former friend. He admits that he was sour and angry, but eventually realized that he still had love for his friend. However, he is unable to forget what went wrong and laments the loss of their loyalty and honesty. He realizes that it was probably god's grace for him to be alone.
In the final verse, the singer begins to find closure as he admits his mistakes and apologizes for any wrongdoing. He feels like god is watching over him and guiding him on his solo journey. The song ends with the simple yet powerful statement, "Damn, this is my growin' pain." This line captures the essence of the song - that life is full of challenges and transitions that we must navigate, but ultimately, we must learn to accept and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't live with you, but I can't live without ya
It's difficult to cope with the situation of not being with you, yet it's equally hard to manage life without you
Think to myself everyday
Every day, I repeatedly contemplate about this situation
How they slit us apart,for different men that shared the same heart
It's hard to believe how we were separated due to outside interference from individuals who were previously united with each other in their thoughts and feelings
Us go our separate way
Despite it all, we have to move ahead in our individual paths
Would be lying if I said I didn't miss the co-fax days
To say I don't miss those previous days when we were close would be dishonest
Sit and think to myself how this thing has changed my life
I always introspect and analyze what caused such a significant change in my life
This is my growin' pains, Cause by the fortune and fame
This transition in my life, where I've been separated from my close ones, is a part of my personal development journey, triggered by my success and fame
Thought we'd be together forever and ever and ever
I always assumed that our bond was unbreakable and we would stay together forever
Never thought that we'd go our separate ways
I never envisioned that we'd have to pursue our own individual paths
Now look how things have change
It's startling to observe how much everything has changed since we went our separate ways
Looks like there never ever be the same
It's impossible for us to achieve what we had before we were separated
So hard to explain what went wrong?
It's extremely challenging to articulate what caused our collective bond to break
After we were together for too long
Considering the fact that we were together for an extended period, it's even harder to accept our separation
Now, never be the same again
It's clear that the experience of being together is something we won't encounter again
Tell me how this thing happened
I want to know how this drastic change occurred in our relationship
Some people don't know
There's a lot of unknown information
That I tried it again
I made an effort to unite again
Even though I was sour (sour)
Despite being resentful towards the situation
I couldn't hold the grudge,knowing in my heart I still had love
My love for them was stronger than my anger, and I couldn't sustain a negative attitude toward them
But if ya'll knew what went down you'd be like like what the fuck
If I narrated the sequence of events that took place, it's certain you'd be shocked
They say you don't know what you got until it's gone
It's a popular saying that indicates the significance of something only after it's no longer available
Loyalty, honesty, where did we go wrong?
I'm puzzled where we made a mistake concerning our commitment and fidelity to each other
I guess it was gods grace for me to be alone.
I have a feeling that it's God's will or destiny that I be alone
How could this ever be,them no longer apart of me?
It's surreal that I can't be with them, and they are a part of my past now
What did you do to turn them other boys against me?
I'm curious to know what caused them to turn against me
I just have one thing to say
There's only one thing I would like to express
What you do comes back your way
The consequences of your actions are bound to return
So many things we said, so many false statements about me against my manager Chris.
There were a lot of statements made, mostly untrue, against my manager, Chris
Sometimes I just feel like giving up
At times, I get the feeling that quitting would be the easiest option
Like I was nothing and like I couldn't go on without them
Feeling worthless and incapable of moving forward alone
But now I feel like god is looking down on me and he should carry my soul.
I have faith that God is overseeing my progress, and will support me (to carry my soul) during this journey
As I take this solo journey,I never meant for any of this to happen I'm sorry.
I apologize for the unexpected outcome from pursuing this independent journey, it wasn't intentional
Damn, this is my growin' pain
Damn, this experience of separation and personal development is painful
Damn
A term of frustration and disappointment
Damn, this is my growin' pain
This feeling of pain is an integral part of my developmental and maturing journey
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: OMARI GRANDBERRY, CHRIS STOKES, MARQUES HOUSTON
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