| Foster the People – Coming of Age Lyrics | 11 years ago |
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This song has kind of a laid back, mellow tone, almost to the point of making the protagonist sound a little tired (not in a bad way). I think a lot of young adults in their late 20s or early to mid 30s can feel this way. You feel your energy level winding down after years of new beginnings, just starting out, and maybe a little too much partying ("Well I'm Bored of the Game, and I'm too tired to rage"). You're not new at being an adult anymore. Maybe you have a "been there, done that" mentality, but you also realize that you still have a lot to learn ("And even when I'm wrong I tend to think I'm right"). For whatever reason, these days, it seems like people prolong their youth as much as possible. This is a song about finally acknowledging impending (or already realized) adulthood, but maybe not knowing what exactly to do about it. Whether it's trying not to fall into the same relationship traps again ("Makes me wanna surrender and wrap you in my arms") or facing the fact that maybe you aren't always the hero in your relationships ("I seem to hurt the people that care the most"), you're "coming of age" and finding that you don't always know how to take the next step. |
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| fun. – Why Am I the One Lyrics | 13 years ago |
| Thanks to some past relationships, I can relate to this one somewhat. I've 'packed up' from several failed relationships. You move on, but being able to completely put yourself out there to another person becomes a leap of faith in a way. Finding the balance between making a real connection with someone and self-preservation is an art form. You start to feel like you're 'right where you belong', but you're still afraid of getting hurt at the same time. | |
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