Coversations With My 13 Year Old Self
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Conversations with my thirteen year old self
Conversations with my thirteen year old self

You're angry
I know this
The world couldn't care less
You're lonely
I feel this
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

Overall Meaning

P!nk's song 13 is an introspective and emotional piece where the singer is having a conversation with her younger self, who is thirteen years old. The lyrics signify the pain and struggle of growing up, where the world seems unfair, and no one seems to understand you. P!nk empathizes with the younger version of herself, acknowledging that she is angry, lonely, and struggling to fit in.


In the song, P!nk reassures her younger self that it's okay to feel broken, and she understands the pain that comes with it. She reaches out to her younger self, comforting her, and telling her that everything will work out fine, and that she doesn't need to try to grow up too soon. She urges her younger self to hold onto her passion and the fighter inside of her, as it will carry her through the tough times, just like it did for P!nk.


The song's overall message is one of self-love, self-forgiveness, and self-reflection. P!nk's 'Conversations with my thirteen year old self' signifies the importance of looking back on one's past, reflecting on the lessons learned, and coming to terms with the person you used to be. It's also a reminder that despite the pain and struggles of growing up, one can come out on the other side as a stronger and more resilient person.


Line by Line Meaning

Conversations with my thirteen year old self
Reflecting on the struggles of adolescence and the advice the singer would give her younger self.


You're angry
Acknowledge and understand the anger that the 13-year-old feels.


I know this
I can relate to and empathize with what you're going through.


The world couldn't care less
Feeling like no one understands or cares about your problems or challenges.


You're lonely
Feeling alone and isolated, without friends or support.


I feel this
I can understand and connect with your sense of loneliness.


And you wish you were the best
Wanting to be successful, to stand out and feel recognized and appreciated.


No teachers
Lacking guidance or positive role models to provide support and direction.


Or guidance
Feeling lost or directionless, not knowing where to turn or who to trust.


And you always walk alone
Feeling like an outsider, always on the fringes of social groups or cliques.


You're crying
Feeling overwhelmed or hopeless, expressing sadness and vulnerability.


At night when
When others aren't around or can't see, expressing private or hidden emotions.


Nobody else is home
Feeling isolated and unsupported, with no one to turn to.


Come over here and let me hold your hand and hug you, darling
Offering comfort and reassurance, and a reminder that there are people who care and want to help.


I promise you that it won't always feel this bad
Providing hope and encouragement that things will get better with time and effort.


There are so many things I want to say to you
Offering support, guidance, and advice to the 13-year-old self.


You're the girl I used to be
Recognizing the shared experiences and emotions of the present and past self.


You little, heartbroken, thirteen year old me
Addressing the emotional anguish and brokenness that the 13-year-old self is experiencing.


You're laughing
Putting on a brave face, hiding pain or struggles behind a facade of humor or nonchalance.


But you're hiding
Concealing vulnerabilities or insecurities, not showing your true self to others.


God, I know that trick too well
Expressing empathy and understanding for the 13-year-old self's coping strategies.


You forget
Losing sight of or disregarding past experiences and emotions.


That I've been you
Reminding the 13-year-old self that she is not alone, and that the singer went through similar struggles at that age.


And now I'm just the shell
Acknowledging that the present self has moved beyond those struggles, but still carries the memories and experiences of that time.


I promise
A reassurance or commitment to stay present and supportive through the challenges.


I love you, and
Offering love and support to the 13-year-old self, a reminder that she is valued and appreciated.


Everything will work out fine
A message of hope and optimism, that things will eventually get better and fall into place.


Don't try to
A caution against rushing to grow up or take on too much responsibility too soon.


Grow up yet
Encouraging the 13-year-old self to enjoy and appreciate the present moment, without feeling the pressure to prematurely mature.


Oh, just give it some time
A reminder that growth and development take time, and that patience is key to achieving success or happiness.


The pain you feel is real; you're not asleep, but it's a nightmare
Validating the 13-year-old self's pain and struggle, acknowledging that it is real and not imagined or insignificant.


But you can wake up anytime
A reminder that the present self has the power to change her circumstances or perspective, and to choose to move forward from the pain.


Oh, don't lose your passion or the fighter that's inside of you
Encouraging the 13-year-old self to stay true to herself, to her passions and values, and to retain her resilience and spirit in the face of adversity.


The pissed-off, complicated, thirteen year old me
Reaching out to the 13-year-old self and addressing the complex and diverse emotions and experiences that she is facing.


Until we meet again
A parting message, indicating that the past and present selves are different, but still connected and intertwined.


Oh, I wish you well, oh
A final expression of love, support, and goodwill towards the 13-year-old self.


Little girl
An endearment that highlights the singer's protective and nurturing attitude towards her younger self.


My little, thirteen year old me
A final acknowledgement and recognition of the shared identity and experiences of the past and present selves.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALECIA MOORE, BILLY MANN

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