Growing Pains
Sammy Hagar Lyrics

I got tired of my present situation
The singer expresses dissatisfaction with his current circumstances.

So I tried rollin' over the stone.
He attempts to make changes in his life to achieve happiness.

Even tried to make a change of occupation
One of the ways he tries to change his life is by looking for a different job.

But, my conscience wouldn't leave me alone.
He's plagued with guilt about his actions and struggles to find peace of mind.

You know, even the rich have their problems.
The artist knows that wealth cannot solve all problems and people of all classes experience difficulties.

I mean, you never quite get enough.
Even with success and money, people still desire more, never satisfied with what they have.

So you drink it away, take it out on the kids.
People sometimes turn to harmful coping mechanisms and take their frustrations out on their loved ones.

And all that funky stuff
This is a sarcastic statement about the negative things people do to cope with their issues.

You got growing pains
Metaphorically, life is difficult and the individual is struggling to overcome obstacles.

You gotta rearrange
To succeed in life and overcome its challenges, one must adapt and change their outlook or behaviour.

And lately my friends have been tellin' me that I'm changing way too fast.
Others have observed his changes and warn him the transformation is happening too quickly.

If there's one thing I don't want to do, it's rely on my broken-down past.
He is determined to not let his past mistakes define his future and is moving forward regardless of any setbacks.

Because I hear the call of the wild.
He senses the potential for adventure or excitement beyond what is currently available to him.

And opportunity is leanin' on me
The opportunity for change and contentment is within reach if he takes it.

And stuck in this town for the rest of my life is one place I don't want to be.
He doesn't want to be held back by his current surroundings and desires more than what that one place can offer him.

Oh, how long do you gotta grow?
He questions how long he needs to keep overcoming obstacles in life to achieve happiness.

Yeah, I don't want to grow any more.
The artist is tired of the difficulties and pains that come with life.

Picked her up at seven, Feeling pretty good by nine.
The singer is going out with someone, and feels happy and optimistic at first.

We cruise the local hang-outs, It's the same places every time
The couple frequently goes to the same locations, leading to a sense of monotony and boredom.

Just head for the nearest party or the darkest backstreet
They go to parties and dark places, seeking new experiences and excitement.

And I'm making love peepin' over my shoulder, my pants down around my feet
The artist is sexually promiscuous and engaging in risky behaviour.

Gives me growing pains.
The artist is caught between a desire for excitement and the dangers that accompany it, causing him to experience metaphorical growing pains.

Yeah, yeah, ow!
This line is an exclamation of pain or surprise.

Growing pains, oh, yeah.
This line is repeated to emphasize the idea that life is hard, and people must adapt to overcome difficulties.

Got them nasty old growing pains!
The singer is experiencing painful growth and change as he attempts to overcome the obstacles in his life.

Growing pains
The phrase is repeated as a reminder of the challenges ahead, and the need for flexibility in the face of difficulties.

Growing pains
The song ends with a repetition of the phrase, meant to underline the central theme of the song.

Growing pains.
Final repetition of the phrase to reinforce the metaphorical significance of growth and pain in life.