It's Not The Same Anymore
Rex Orange County Lyrics

I'll keep the pictures saved in a safe place
I'll hold onto the past or memories, but won't dwell on them.

Wow, I look so weird here, my face has changed now
Acknowledging my physical growth and maturity.

It's a big shame So many feelings struggling to leave my mouth And it's not that rare for me to let myself down In a big way
Struggling to express emotions and dealing with regret for past mistakes.

But I had enough time and I found enough reason to accept that
Optimistically accepting the changes and moving forward.

I lost the joy in my face My life was simple before I should be happy of course But things just got much harder Now it's just hard to ignore It's not the same anymore
Experiencing a loss of happiness and simplicity due to the difficulties of life.

I spend a long time puttin' up with people Puttin' on my best face It's only normal when you stop things in the wrong way It's only four o'clock, and still, it's been a long day I just wanna hit the hay
Feeling exhausted from living up to others' expectations and having a difficult day.

People knockin' on me like every day I'm tired of takin' stress If only there could be another way I'm tired of feelin' suppressed And when they want me the most I'm tired of actin' like I care, but I do And I can't wait to hit the bed But tomorrow makes me scared
Feeling overwhelmed by the constant criticism and pressure from others, and scared about the future.

I kept the feelings inside I open up when shit gets built up this high She makes it easy to cry The words fall out of me and there's no more disguise
Finding comfort in letting out emotions around someone who makes it easy to express them.

I miss the days when I was someone else I used to be so hungry Right now, my stomach's full as hell And I've spent many months just hating on myself
Feeling discontented with who I've become and struggling with self-loathing.

I can't keep wishin' things would be different Or leaving problems on the shelf I wish I didn't need to get help But I do
Learning to take action and seek help to overcome challenges instead of wishing they would go away.

I been so hard on myself, yeah Even my family can tell And they barely saw what I felt I wouldn't wish this on my enemy or anyone else
Realizing that the self-criticism is noticed by others and is not something to wish upon anyone.

It's up to me, no one else I'm doin' this for myself It's not the same anymore It's better
Taking control of my life and improving it for my own happiness and well-being.

I've learned so much from before Now I'm not short on advice There's no excuses at all No point in feelin' upset Won't take my place on the floor I'll stand up straight like I'm tall It's not the same anymore It's better It got better It's not the same anymore It's better
Reflecting on personal growth and improvement, and feeling proud of accomplishments.