GROWING UP IS _____ by Ruel Lyrics Meaning – Unveiling the Haunting Journey of Youth
Lyrics
Understand, but I’m sad that you’re leaving
Are you up making friends with the ceiling?
Yeah, I know the feeling
I wasn’t trying to let you down
I was just working my shit out
I’m sorry I didn’t know how much I led you on
Growin’ up is weird, sleep with friends, break a heart
Question everything you thought
Split a pill, smoke a dart
Growin’ up is weird, fall in love for a year
And then I disappear, wish that you were here
Growin’ up is strange, get too close, push away
Thinking you would do the same
New regrets, new mistakes
Growin’ up is strange when the one who’s to blame
Is lookin’ at the mirror, wish that you were here
Growing up is
Get emotional at two in the morning
It’s a habit, know I shouldn’t be callin’
Then you let me in, is that what you wanted?
Is this what we wanted?
Now you’re back in town, no, I can’t come around
Are we better without the what if’s and doubts
Is this it?
Are we both too far gone to forget
And try again?
Growin’ up is weird, sleep with friends, break a heart
Question everything you thought
Split a pill, smoke a dart
Growin’ up is weird, fall in love for a year
And then I disappear, wish that you were here
Growing up is strange, get too close, push away
Thinking you would do the same
New regrets, new mistakes
Growin’ up is strange when the one who’s to blame
Is lookin’ at the mirror, wish that you were here
Growin’ up is
Wish that you were here (oh)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (wish that you were, wish that you were here)
Growin’ up is weird, sleep with friends, break a heart
Question everything you thought
Split a pill, smoke a dart
Growin’ up is weird, fall in love for a year
And then I disappear, wish that you were here
Growin’ up is strange, get too close, push away
Thinking you would do the same
New regrets, new mistakes
Growin’ up is strange when the one who’s to blame
Is lookin’ at the mirror, wish that you were here
Growin’ up is weird
Oh-oh, bet I’ll just disappear
Oh, will I just disappear?
Wish that you were here
Growing up is
In his evocative anthem ‘GROWING UP IS _____,’ Ruel serves as the pied piper of his generation, orchestrating a melodic deep-dive into the heart of coming-of-age disillusionment. The song echoes as a poignant confessional, navigating through the often turbulent waters of transition from adolescence into the uncertain realms of adulthood.
Ruel’s soul-stirring verses strike a chord, channeling the collective angst and yearning for understanding that define a generational voice. His artistic exploration delves into the fabric of growth, piecing together a quilt of experiences that are both deeply personal and universally resonant.
A Heartfelt Farewell to Childish Innocence
The opening lines of ‘GROWING UP IS _____’ set the stage for a narrative steeped in nostalgia and separation. It depicts the oftentimes painful departure from familiar grounds – be it a move, a graduation, or a breakup; there’s a sense of irrevocable change that permeates the track.
Ruel transcribes the bittersweet act of leaving and being left behind, illustrating the void that lingers when someone or something precious is moved beyond reach. This prevailing sense of loss underpins the premise of the song – that growing up is inherently an act of parting.
Seeking Solitude in the Echoes of the Night
There’s an intimacy to the loneliness that Ruel sings about as he mentions ‘get[ting] emotional at two in the morning.’ These lyrics paint the portrait of intimate moments of vulnerability that often hit in the quiet hours when the world sleeps and reflection begins.
Within these late-night confessions, he touches upon the contradiction of seeking connection through behaviors that are likely to lead to further isolation – a common paradox during the years when identity and self-worth are in flux.
The Uncharted Terrain of Intimacy and Regret
Ruel navigates the listener through the messy complexities of modern relationships with transparent lyrics about fleeting romance and the difficulty of maintaining connections. The chorus, with its references to ‘sleep[ing] with friends’ and ‘fall[ing] in love for a year,’ underscores the transient, sometimes reckless nature of youthful interactions.
These poignant words reveal a hidden meaning – a critical look at the fleeting and often superficial relationships formed and dismantled as we ‘grow up.’ The conflicting desires for closeness and independence lead to ‘new regrets, new mistakes’ that characterize the learning curve of young adulthood.
Reflections in the Mirror – The True Culprit of Sorrow
One of the most emotionally charged parts of ‘GROWING UP IS _____’ is Ruel’s introspection about blame and self-awareness. Recognizing oneself as ‘the one who’s to blame’ encapsulates a fundamental awakening – that often, we are our most significant obstacles.
In this mirror, Ruel not only reflects on his reflections but invites listeners to confront their own reflections and consider how self-inflicted wounds can be the hardest to heal. It’s an admission that growth cannot occur without self-compassion and the willingness to try again, even when we’re at fault.
Memorable Lines Etched in the Legacy of Youth
‘Growin’ up is weird’; this simple yet profound statement resonates as the song’s refrain. It’s a standout line that will undoubtedly remain etched in the minds of listeners, encapsulating the confusion and ever-changing reality of maturing.
Ruel’s willingness to voice what many think but struggle to articulate provides a form of catharsis. As Ruel echoes ‘wish that you were here,’ it’s not just a yearning for another person but a wish for the presence of our past selves, a nostalgia-laden invitation to acknowledge that growing up is, indeed, weird but also a rite of passage.
