A poignant reflection on the bittersweet experience of turning 16, this song captures the disillusionment of growing up and the realization that adulthood isn’t what it seemed. With relatable lyrics that echo the struggles of teenage life, it strikes a chord with anyone facing unfulfilled expectations.
Verse 1:
I thought it’d be magic, a day full of dreams,
But here I am, feeling lost at the seams.
The cake's in the oven, smiles all around,
But inside I’m screaming, can’t make a sound.
Chorus:
Sixteen, it’s not what I thought it would be,
Thought I’d be happy, thought I’d be free.
But I’m just a girl with a heavy heart,
Searching for pieces, don’t even know where to start.
Verse 2:
Friends are all talking about driving to bars,
I’m stuck on my couch, staring at stars.
Thought I’d be fearless, living the scene,
But all that I feel is just in-between.
Chorus:
Sixteen, it’s not what I thought it would be,
Thought I’d be happy, thought I’d be free.
But I’m just a girl with a heavy heart,
Searching for pieces, don’t even know where to start.
Bridge:
I had all these dreams when I was a kid,
But they fade away, why can’t I just live?
I see them all laughing, they know what to do,
While I’m wondering if it was real, us two.
Chorus:
Sixteen, it’s not what I thought it would be,
Thought I’d be happy, thought I’d be free.
But I’m just a girl with a heavy heart,
Searching for pieces, don’t even know where to start.
Outro:
So here’s to the age I once dreamed of,
But I’m stuck in the moment, where’s all the love?
Sixteen years and I feel so alone,
Just wishing I could find my way home.
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It’s about turning 16 but it’s not what you thought it would be when you were a kid. I. I want it to be very relatable and sad. Pleas don’t make it say shadow in the song. Make the lyrics like Olivia Rodrigo. Not many metaphors
Olivia Rodri