Seventeen
RAC and Pink Feathers Lyrics
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Of the core of who I am, the raw inside of me
When I was seventeen I knew just how I wanted life to be
They told me, "Reach out for your dreams."
And my dreams were handed to me on a platter
And when it mattered I got scared of them
But my doubt that voice inside it reaches to me
Sometimes I get this urge to desert my daily life
And to keep on running past to a world that is waiting
When I was seventeen oh I, I had my whole life figured out
I've made mistakes and I have strayed
But there's still time to turn around from this pattern
And when it matters, I'll be scared again
Everything I've wanted has been handed to me
But my doubt that voice inside it reaches to me
It's not too late
It's not too late
It's not too late
It's not too late
It's not too late
It's not too late
It's not too late
It's not too late
Everything I've wanted has been handed to me
But my doubt that voice inside it reaches to me
The lyrics to RAC and Pink Feathers' song "Seventeen" express a sense of inner turmoil and self-doubt. The singer seems to grapple with their own identity, as "secrets" crawl out from within them. They reflect on their younger self, when at "seventeen", they were told to reach out for their dreams, but confess that even though their dreams were handed to them "on a platter", they were ultimately scared of them when it mattered. The lyrics convey a sense of regret and confusion, with the singer feeling stagnant in their current life and wishing to "desert" it for a world that is waiting.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "everything I've wanted has been handed to me, but my doubt that voice inside it reaches to me", emphasizing the conflict between externally achieving success and an internal sense of insecurity. The repetition of the phrase "it's not too late" at the end of the song offers a sense of hope, suggesting that despite past mistakes and fear, there is still time to turn things around.
Overall, the lyrics to "Seventeen" paint a picture of someone struggling with their own sense of identity and purpose, reflecting on past mistakes, but ultimately holding onto a sense of optimism for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I get a chill my secrets crawling out
I often feel a shiver when my deepest, most hidden thoughts begin to surface
Of the core of who I am, the raw inside of me
These thoughts come from the very center of my being, from the unfiltered and unpolished parts of myself
When I was seventeen I knew just how I wanted life to be
At the age of seventeen, I had a clear vision of the kind of life I wanted for myself
They told me, "Reach out for your dreams."
People around me encouraged me to go after my goals and ambitions
And my dreams were handed to me on a platter
My aspirations seemed to come to me effortlessly and easily
And when it mattered I got scared of them
But when it came time to act on those dreams, I became afraid of the challenges and responsibilities they entailed
Everything I've wanted has been handed to me
Throughout my life, I've been fortunate enough to receive everything I've desired
But my doubt that voice inside it reaches to me
Despite this, I still struggle with self-doubt and insecurities that plague my thoughts
Sometimes I get this urge to desert my daily life
Occasionally, I feel a strong desire to abandon my routine and venture into the unknown
And to keep on running past to a world that is waiting
To keep going, exploring new horizons and possibilities that lie ahead of me
I've made mistakes and I have strayed
Throughout my life, I've made errors in judgment and deviated from my intended course
But there's still time to turn around from this pattern
But regardless of these missteps, I have the opportunity to make changes and adjust my path
And when it matters, I'll be scared again
But I know that when the stakes are high and I'm faced with a difficult decision, fear will likely resurface
It's not too late
Despite any past missteps, there's still time to change and pursue a fulfilling life
It's not too late
I still have the power to make meaningful changes in my life
It's not too late
Regardless of any challenges or obstacles I may face, I can still achieve my goals
It's not too late
It's never too late to pursue happiness and fulfillment
It's not too late
I still have time to make positive changes in my life
It's not too late
I can overcome any self-doubt or insecurity and lead a fulfilling life
It's not too late
I can achieve my dreams and live a life that truly brings me happiness and satisfaction
Everything I've wanted has been handed to me
Despite these doubts and uncertainties, I know that I've been lucky enough to receive everything I've wanted in life
But my doubt that voice inside it reaches to me
But I must learn to keep that voice of self-doubt at bay and pursue my ambitions with confidence and conviction
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANDRE ANJOS, LIZ ANJOS
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