Getting Older
The lyrics seem to be expressing the speaker's feeling of nostalgia and reluctance towards growing up and aging. The imagery of a merry-go-round, swings, raindrops, and a light switch evoke a sense of childhood innocence and simplicity. The speaker looks back on their youth, when everything was easier, and the times spent with their parents, who were always present. The speaker reflects on how fast time has flown and wishes for it to slow down, as they worry about losing the memories and moments of their past. The bridge brings up the speaker's internal conflict of wanting to go back to the past and hold onto their happiness, but at the same time, realizes that maybe it's time to grow up.
Verse 1
merry go round and swings to bounce
raindrops on the windows base
wondering who’ll win the race
light switch hoping it doesn’t twitch
carefully balancing it on the very middle
Pre Chorus
everything was easier
the grass seemed greener
golden were the times
when we’d cry sometimes
Chorus
I don’t wanna grow up
I hate I’m getting older
time flew by in a blink of an eye
I don’t wanna grow up
time please take it slower
all I have someday will be forced into
a goodbye
Verse 2
at 15 going to the movies
mom dropping me off with a goodbye kiss on the cheeks
my dad would always be around
taught me how to ride a bike
in the hall of our living room
Pre Chorus
took me to his work
helped with my homework
I can’t help but think
they’re getting older too
Chorus
I don’t wanna grow up
I hate I’m getting older
time flew by in a blink of an eye
I don’t wanna grow up
time please take it slower
all I have someday will be forced into
a goodbye
Bridge
how do I go back
to living in the past?
what if my happiness
is gone with all i’ve ever had?
Chorus
I don’t wanna grow up
time please take it slower
all I have someday will be forced into
a goodbye
maybe I should grow up
