When I was young I wanted to be just like you

I wanted to get my nose pierced,

smoke cigarettes behind that tree in our schoolyard

Bought your same clothes with my small paycheck from the movie theatre

I’d follow suit, it’s just now getting through to me:

I was driving myself crazy,

and it wasn’t until lately

those thoughts got out of my head

I think I put them to rest

When I was young, I didn’t feel so comfortable

I didn’t even like my name,

There was a lot I wished would change

And now I’m 26 years old and just now feel like I’ve grown up

For once I’m making my own fun,

and looking back:

I was driving myself crazy,

and it wasn’t until lately

those thoughts got out of my head

I think I put them to rest