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Vinny Caito - Bass
Lance Claypool - Guitar
Mike Hansen - Drums/Vocals
Jeramiah Pauly - Vocals/Guitar
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Not So Young
Pentimento Lyrics
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It's bringing me back to when I was young but not so young
That I couldn't sort my feelings out
The kind of young where I thought I was friends with everyone
But I'm not honest. You're not either
What's the worst that could happen?
Is this everything that I am meant to be?
Is this all I am?
Is this everything that I am meant to be?
It was a welcome distraction
From a wall that I had yet to climb
So just think of all the good you could have done
And all the time you could have saved
By not wasting it on me
I don't mean anything I say
Is this all I am?
Is this everything that I am meant to be?
Is this all I am?
Is this everything that I am meant to be?
All we want to know is whether or not we're alone.
(I don't mean anything I say. I don't mean anything I say)
All we want to know is whether or not we're alone
(I don't mean anything I say)
Is this all I am?
Is this everything that I am meant to be?
Is this everything that I am meant to be?
The lyrics of Pentimento’s song “Not So Young” delve into the complex emotions one feels when looking back on their past whilst being unsure of their current identity. The opening line of the song “Is this all I am? Is this everything that I am meant to be?” poses a question that many people face throughout their lives. The use of the phrase “not so young” highlights the fact that although the singer may have been younger in their past, they still had a level of self-awareness and understanding of their emotions. The line “The kind of young where I thought I was friends with everyone” shows that even though they may have had a social circle, they were not yet mature enough to navigate the complexities of human relationships.
The chorus repeats the question of whether or not the singer has reached their potential and if they are meant to be more than what they currently are. The line “It was a welcome distraction from a wall that I had yet to climb” suggests that the singer may have been avoiding facing a problem or challenge in their life. The lines “By not wasting it on me, I don't mean anything I say” show that the singer may be insecure about their worth and how they are perceived by others. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus and the line “all we want to know is whether or not we're alone”, highlighting the universal desire for connection and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this all I am? Is this everything that I am meant to be?
Am I living up to my full potential and purpose?
It's bringing me back to when I was young but not so young
I'm reminiscing on a time when I thought I had it all figured out
That I couldn't sort my feelings out
I was still learning how to navigate my emotions and relationships
The kind of young where I thought I was friends with everyone
I was naive and believed that everyone liked me
But I'm not honest. You're not either
We're both guilty of not being truthful with each other
What's the worst that could happen?
We should be honest with each other since the consequences aren't that bad
It was a welcome distraction
You were a way for me to avoid dealing with my personal problems
From a wall that I had yet to climb
I still had personal obstacles to overcome
So just think of all the good you could have done
You could have used your time and energy to help someone else
And all the time you could have saved
You could have used that time to accomplish something meaningful
By not wasting it on me
Instead, you chose to invest in a relationship with me that wasn't worth it
I don't mean anything I say
I'm not being truthful when I speak
All we want to know is whether or not we're alone.
We all crave human connection and want to know if we're understood and appreciated
(I don't mean anything I say)
I'm still struggling to be honest
Is this everything that I am meant to be?
Am I fully living out my purpose?
Contributed by Emily W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.