growing pains
Pi'erre Bourne Lyrics


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I'm manning up, manning up, manning up
I'm manning up, manning up, manning up
I ran it up, ran it up, ran it up (Ran)
I'm manning up, manning up, manning up (Man)
I'm manning up, manning up, manning up (Man)
I'm manning up, manning up, manning up (Man)
I ran it up, ran it up, ran it up (Ran)
I'm manning up, manning up, manning up (Man)

Girl, when we fuck, you better not scratch me up
These girls is tough, man, that girl was rough
I ain't got much time, I'm tryna kill the puss
Give her 15 minutes like the next bus
Fell in love with XO like it's tic and tac (It's tic and tac)
OVO and XO help me get this cash (Help me get my cash)
Ain't seen her in a minute, man, I feel like NAV (I feel like NAV)
Want me to come out here, I need a fucking bag (I need a bag)

I'm manning up, manning up, manning up
I'm manning up, manning up, manning up
I ran it up, ran it up, ran it up (Ran)
I'm manning up, manning up, manning up (Man)
I'm manning up, manning up, manning up (Man)
I'm manning up, manning up, manning up (Man)
I ran it up, ran it up, ran it up (Ran)
I'm manning up, manning up, manning up (Man)

Lost my mind, but I got it back
Lose track of time, but I got a bag
Customer service, where you at?
I fucked that ho and sent her back
Everybody broke, just stay ten toes
Had nothin' to eat, man, we was poor
Made it in the nick of time like everybody's 'bout to go
I can't fall in love with her, she wan' do it all again
Yeah, my old bitch dirty, yeah, my heart on punishment
I can't fall in love with her, but God forgives, so I forgive
I can't fall in love with her, hope I don't regret it

I'm manning up, manning up, manning up
I'm manning up, manning up, manning up
I ran it up, ran it up, ran it up (Ran)
I'm manning up, manning up, manning up (Man)
I'm manning up, manning up, manning up (Man)
I'm manning up, manning up, manning up (Man)




I ran it up, ran it up, ran it up (Ran)
I'm manning up, manning up, manning up (Man)

Overall Meaning

In "Growing Pains", Pi'erre Bourne speaks about the trials and tribulations he's faced while growing up into the man he is now. The chorus emphasizes the need to "man up" and push through the difficulties that come with adulthood. Pi'erre Bourne takes pride in the wealth he's earned, having worked hard to "run it up". He's learned to prioritize his time and focus on his goals such as making money and gaining success through collaborations with other artists such as OVO and XO. In the second verse, Pi'erre Bourne talks about navigating through relationships and his past experiences. When he says he "fucked that ho and sent her back", he is saying he is no longer with his ex-girlfriend; he has moved on and does not want to fall back into their toxic relationship. However, he also acknowledges the difficulty in avoiding falling back into the same patterns that led to his past mistakes.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm manning up, manning up, manning up
I'm taking responsibility for my life and decisions


I ran it up, ran it up, ran it up (Ran)
I made a lot of money through hard work and dedication


Girl, when we fuck, you better not scratch me up
I expect my sexual partner to be gentle with me and respect my body


These girls is tough, man, that girl was rough
Some women are aggressive and violent during sex


I ain't got much time, I'm tryna kill the puss
I am focused on having a lot of sex in a short amount of time


Give her 15 minutes like the next bus
I have a lot of sexual partners and I don't want to spend too much time with any one of them


Fell in love with XO like it's tic and tac (It's tic and tac)
I am a fan of the music labels XO and OVO


OVO and XO help me get this cash (Help me get my cash)
I have made a lot of money through my association with XO and OVO


Ain't seen her in a minute, man, I feel like NAV (I feel like NAV)
I haven't seen my friend NAV in a while and I miss him


Want me to come out here, I need a fucking bag (I need a bag)
I will only participate in events or activities if I am paid a significant amount of money


Lost my mind, but I got it back
I experienced a period of mental instability, but I have since recovered


Lose track of time, but I got a bag
I sometimes prioritize making money over other aspects of my life


Customer service, where you at?
I expect to receive good service and support from companies and organizations


I fucked that ho and sent her back
I had sex with a woman and then ended the relationship


Everybody broke, just stay ten toes
Many people are struggling financially, but it's important to stay resilient and persevere


Had nothin' to eat, man, we was poor
I grew up in poverty and faced food insecurity


Made it in the nick of time like everybody's 'bout to go
I have achieved success despite facing difficult circumstances and challenges


I can't fall in love with her, she wan' do it all again
I am cautious about entering into another relationship with a woman who has hurt me in the past


Yeah, my old bitch dirty, yeah, my heart on punishment
I regret being in a relationship with a certain woman and am punishing myself emotionally for it


I can't fall in love with her, but God forgives, so I forgive
I am trying to forgive myself and move on from past mistakes


I can't fall in love with her, hope I don't regret it
I am hesitant about entering into another relationship and fear regretting it later




Writer(s): Jordan Timothy Jenks

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