VERSE
16
Green Day
Every night I dream the same dream
Of getting older all the time
I ask you now, what does this mean
Are these problems just in my mind
Things are easy when you're a child
But now these pressures have dropped on my head
The length I've gone are just long miles
Would they be shorter if I were dead
Every time I look in my past
I always wish I was there
I wish my youth would forever last
Why are these times so unfair
Look at my friends and see what they've done
Ask myself why they had to change
I like them better when they were young
Now all these times are rearranged
I look down and stand there and cry
Nothing ever will be the same
The sun is rising, now I ask why
The clouds now fall and here comes the rain
Every time I look in my past
I always wish I was there
I wish my youth would forever last
Why are these times so unfair
Every night I dream the same dream
Of getting older all the time
I ask you now, what does this mean
Are these problems just in my mind
Things are easy when you're a child
But now these pressures have dropped on my head
The length I've gone are just long miles
Would they be shorter if I were dead
Every time I look in my past
I always wish I was there
I wish my youth would forever last
Why are these times so unfair
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About this Song
Green Day's song '16' delves into the bittersweet introspection of growing up and the inevitable passage of time. The lyrics reflect on the experiences and friendships forged during adolescence that evolve or fade as one navigates through life. The theme of nostalgia is prevalent as the song mournfully acknowledges the shift from youthful innocence to the responsibilities of adulthood. Poignant moments are found in the lyrics' expressive yearning for simpler times and the tension between holding onto the past and moving forward. This underscores a universal coming-of-age sentiment, resonating deeply with listeners who have faced the same transitions.
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