Ryan Follese was born on February 16, 1987 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. P… Read Full Bio ↴Ryan Follese was born on February 16, 1987 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Pop Rock and Country singer best known as the lead singer of Hot Chelle Rae. His 2011 single "Tonight Tonight" was an international hit. The band announced their break in 2015. Follese released a single, "Put a label on it", in 2016. The composer and artist who tops the list, Ryan Follese (pronounced "fall-uh-ZAY"), takes root in Music City along the six tracks he co-wrote for his Country debut, including "Put A Label On On", his first official single definition relationship. "Put a label on it" has already accumulated more than 1.2 million broadcasts on Spotify and has given Ryan a performance stretch on NBC's TODAY. The RYAN FOLLESE EP (BMLG Records) was recorded in Nashville with producers Dann Huff and Cameron Montgomery. Ryan also wrote the 3X Platinum number 1 worldwide "Tonight, Tonight" during his successful career leading the American Music Award-winning band, Hot Chelle Rae, which toured 16 countries, including concert dates with Taylor Swift . He performed at the 2012 CMT Music Awards with Lady Antebellum and created "Thug Story" with Taylor Swift and T-Pain for the first show in 2009, which has since become one of the most played video clips in the history of CMT. Since then, the multi-octave vocalist has refocused his composition to incorporate the lyrics and influences of Nashville on which he grew up as the son of the parents of Country music composers, Keith and Adrienne Follese. Collectively, his catalog includes hits for Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum and Martina McBride. Ryan will spend 2017 on multiple major tours, including Live Nation's 'ONES TO WATCH' tour with Locash, Florida Georgia Line's DIG YOUR ROOTS TOUR and all of 15 on a Sam Hunt tour.

Growing Up
Ryan Follese Lyrics

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I got it all figured out
That's something that you should never say
You only get one go-round
You make your bed when you make mistakes
We're moving at the speed of life
Wish I could slow it down sometimes

And just stay out too late

Drink too much
And worry just a little bit less
About the sun coming up
Or what the hell I'm gonna do next
'Cause I don't know
But I do know that this growing up is getting old

Screw parking tickets and tax
That used to be what my dad would say
Just tryna stay in the back
Is kinda sorta taking the fun away
It probably wouldn't change my life
Wish I could go out on a Tuesday night

And just stay out too late
With all my friends
Go singing karaoke again
Spend too much
Laugh too loud
And be the hero riding around
'Cause we all know that this growing up is getting old
Old

They say I gotta grow up
But right now I'm feeling too young

So I'm gonna stay out too late
Drink too much
And worry just a little bit less
About the sun coming up
Or what the hell I'm gonna do next
'Cause I don't know
But I do know that this growing up is getting old

Yeah, it's getting old
Sure is getting old

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ryan Follese's song "Growing Up" explores the conflicting emotions and desires that come with transitioning from adolescence to adulthood. The singer begins by expressing a sense of confidence and having everything figured out, but immediately acknowledges that this is a naive statement. They emphasize the notion that life is fleeting and that mistakes are made along the way, leading to reflection and a desire to slow down the pace of life.

The chorus reveals a longing for the carefree nature of youth, where staying out late, drinking, and worrying less were the norm. The singer yearns for a time when they didn't have to think about the consequences or the future. They acknowledge the uncertainty that accompanies growing up but express a realization that this process is becoming tiresome.

The second verse reflects on the words of the singer's father, who used to dismiss the mundane responsibilities of adulthood like parking tickets and taxes. The singer feels that conforming to societal expectations and trying to be responsible is stripping away the fun and spontaneity of life. They mention the desire to go out on a Tuesday night, suggesting a rebellion against the rigid structure of adulthood.

In the final chorus, the singer rebelliously rejects the notion of growing up and vows to continue indulging in youthful pleasures. They refuse to let the expectations of society dictate their actions, embracing the uncertainty of the future while acknowledging that the process of growing up is becoming tiresome and old.

Line by Line Meaning

I got it all figured out
I think I have everything under control

That's something that you should never say
It's not wise to believe you have everything figured out

You only get one go-round
Life is a one-time opportunity

You make your bed when you make mistakes
You have to face the consequences of your actions

We're moving at the speed of life
Life is constantly progressing

Wish I could slow it down sometimes
Sometimes I wish time would pass more slowly

And just stay out too late
I want to spend more time enjoying myself without worrying about curfew

Drink too much
I want to indulge in alcohol without restraint

And worry just a little bit less
I want to decrease my levels of anxiety

About the sun coming up
I don't want to be concerned about the start of a new day

Or what the hell I'm gonna do next
I don't want to be constantly worried about my future actions

'Cause I don't know
Because I am uncertain

But I do know that this growing up is getting old
I am tired of the process of maturing

Screw parking tickets and tax
I am fed up with dealing with parking fines and taxes

That used to be what my dad would say
My father used to express similar frustrations

Just tryna stay in the back
I am merely trying to blend in unnoticed

Is kinda sorta taking the fun away
It is somewhat diminishing the enjoyment

It probably wouldn't change my life
It is unlikely to drastically affect my life

Wish I could go out on a Tuesday night
I desire the freedom to socialize on any given weekday

With all my friends
Alongside my close companions

Go singing karaoke again
Engage in the activity of singing karaoke once more

Spend too much
Exceed my financial limits

Laugh too loud
Express excessive laughter

And be the hero riding around
Feel like an esteemed individual while traveling

'Cause we all know that this growing up is getting old
Because we are all aware that the process of maturing becomes tiresome

They say I gotta grow up
People expect me to mature

But right now I'm feeling too young
But currently, I still feel youthful

So I'm gonna stay out too late
Therefore, I will continue to stay out past curfew

Drink too much
Consume excessive amounts of alcohol

And worry just a little bit less
And reduce my level of anxiety slightly

About the sun coming up
Regarding the beginning of a new day, I will worry less

Or what the hell I'm gonna do next
I will not be obsessively concerned about my future actions

'Cause I don't know
Because I am uncertain

But I do know that this growing up is getting old
I am tired of the process of maturing

Yeah, it's getting old
Yes, it is becoming tiresome

Sure is getting old
It is definitely becoming tiresome

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RYAN FOLLESE, ADRIENNE FOLLESE, KEITH FOLLESE, JOSH MONTGOMERY, CAMERON MONTGOMERY, JAMIE FOLLESE

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