Written by Billy Mann & P!nk, produced by Billy Mann.
Conversations with My 13 Year Old Self
P!nk Lyrics
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Conversations with my thirteen year old self
You're angry
I know this
The world couldn't care less
You're lonely
And you wish you were the best
No teachers
Or guidance
And you always walk alone
You're crying
At night when
Nobody else is home
Come over here and let me hold your hand and hug you darling
I promise you that it won't always feel this bad
There are so many things I want to say to you
You're the girl I used to be
You little heartbroken thirteen year old me
You're laughing
But you're hiding
God I know that trick too well
You forget
That I've been you
And now I'm just the shell
I promise
I love you and
Everything will work out fine
Don't try to
Grow up yet
Oh just give it some time
The pain you feel is real you're not asleep but it's a nightmare
But you can wake up anytime
Oh don't lose your passion or the fighter that's inside of you
You're the girl I used to be
The pissed off complicated thirteen year old me
Conversations with my thirteen year old self
Conversations with my thirteen year old self
Until we meet again
Oh I wish you well oh
I wish you well
Little girl
Until we meet again
Oh
I wish you well
Little girl
I wish you well
Until we meet again
My little thirteen year old me
In "Conversations with My 13 Year Old Self," P!nk sings to her younger self, acknowledging her difficult past and expressing empathy towards the pain she experienced as a teenager. The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia, as she remembers the time when she was heartbroken, feeling alone, and struggling to navigate the world without guidance. P!nk reassures her younger self that things will get better and that she is stronger than she thinks. Throughout the song, she employs a mixture of empathy and self-awareness, hoping to provide comfort to the young girl she once was.
The opening lines of the song remind us that it can be easy to feel unseen and unheard, especially when dealing with the difficulties of adolescence. P!nk acknowledges that her younger self is angry and frustrated with the world, and that nobody seems to care about her struggles. She also acknowledges the loneliness that her younger self feels and the desire to be the best. This sentiment is likely relatable to many, as everyone experiences some level of feeling invisible or ignored.
The second verse continues to acknowledge the challenges of growing up, noting the pressure to hide pain and to succeed. P!nk encourages her younger self to take her time growing up and to hold onto her passion and her fighting spirit. Many listeners can find solace in P!nk's words, as it can be challenging to navigate the world full of pressure and expectations.
Overall, "Conversations with My 13 Year Old Self" is a powerful song that underscores the importance of self-compassion and self-awareness. It serves as a reminder that even those who seem to have it all together have experienced challenges and pain, and that it's okay to struggle and to ask for help.
Line by Line Meaning
You're angry
I understand that you're feeling angry
I know this
I'm aware of your emotions
The world couldn't care less
You feel like nobody cares about you
You're lonely
You're feeling lonely and isolated
I feel this
I can relate to how you're feeling
And you wish you were the best
You have a desire to be the best at everything
No teachers
You feel like you don't have anyone to guide you
Or guidance
You lack direction and support
And you always walk alone
You feel like nobody understands you
You're crying
You feel overwhelmed with emotion and are crying
At night when
This usually happens when everyone else is asleep
Nobody else is home
You feel like you're all alone and nobody is there to comfort you
Come over here and let me hold your hand and hug you darling
I wish I could be there to comfort you and offer support
I promise you that it won't always feel this bad
Things will get better for you
There are so many things I want to say to you
I have so much advice to give you
You're the girl I used to be
I can relate to how you're feeling because I was once in your shoes
You little heartbroken thirteen year old me
You're feeling heartbroken and lost at thirteen years old
You're laughing
You're putting on a brave face and pretending to be happy
But you're hiding
You're concealing your true emotions from others
God I know that trick too well
I understand because I've done the same thing in the past
You forget
You don't remember that I have been in your shoes before
That I've been you
I was struggling with the same things you are now
And now I'm just the shell
I've grown into a different person over time
I promise
I assure you
I love you and
I care about you and your well-being
Everything will work out fine
Things will eventually fall into place for you
Don't try to
You shouldn't rush to
Grow up yet
You don't have to act like an adult just yet, take your time to be a kid
Oh just give it some time
You need to be patient
The pain you feel is real you're not asleep but it's a nightmare
Your pain is real and you're not dreaming, but it feels like a nightmare
But you can wake up anytime
You have the power to change your situation at any time
Oh don't lose your passion or the fighter that's inside of you
Don't stop pursuing the things you're passionate about or fighting for yourself
The pissed off complicated thirteen year old me
You're a thirteen year old girl who is struggling with many difficult emotions
Until we meet again
Until we talk again
Oh I wish you well oh
I hope you are doing well
Little girl
You're still young and have a lot of growing to do
I wish you well
I hope you are happy and successful in the future
My little thirteen year old me
I'm still connected to the person I was at thirteen years old
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALECIA MOORE, BILLY MANN
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