Growing Pains
Alessia Cara
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(You're on your own, kid) (You are) Make my way through the motions, I try to ignore it But home's looking farther the closer I get Don't know why I can't see the end Is it over yet? A short leash and a short fuse don't match They tell me it ain't that bad Now don't you overreact So I just hold my breath, don't know why I can't see the sun when young should be fun (fun) And I guess the bad can get better Gotta be wrong before it's right Every happy phrase engraved in my mind And I've always been a go-getter There's truth in every word I write But still the growing pains, growing pains They're keeping me up at night Hey, hey, hey, yeah, yeah Hey, hey, hey, yeah, yeah And I can't hide 'Cause growing pains are keeping me up at night Hey, hey, hey, yeah, yeah Hey, hey, hey, yeah, yeah And I can't hide 'Cause growing pains are keeping me up at night Try to mend what's left of my content incomprehension As I take on the stress of the mess that I've made Don't know if I even care for "grown" If it's just alone And I guess the bad can get better Gotta be wrong before it's right Every happy phrase engraved in my mind I've always been a go-getter There's truth in every word I write But still the growing pains, growing pains They're keeping me up at night Hey, hey, hey, yeah, yeah Hey, hey, hey, yeah, yeah And I can't hide 'Cause growing pains are keeping me up at night Hey, hey, hey, yeah, yeah Hey, hey, hey, yeah, yeah And I can't hide 'Cause growing pains are keeping me up at night Starting to look like Ms. Know-it-all Can't take her own advice Can't find pieces of peace of mind, I cry More than I want to admit But I can't lie to myself, to anyone 'Cause phonin' it in isn't any fun Can't run back to my youth the way I want to The days my brother was quicker to fool AM radio, not much to do Used monsters as an excuse to lie awake Now the monsters are the ones that I have to face No band-aids for the growing pains Hey, hey, hey, yeah, yeah (ah yeah) Hey, hey, hey, yeah, yeah Hey, hey, hey, yeah, yeah No, no band-aids for the growing pains
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Written by: Alessia Caracciolo, Andrew Dexter Wansel, Warren Felder
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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18 facts about this song
General Information"Growing Pains" is a song by Canadian singer and songwriter Alessia Cara.
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Release DateThe song was released on June 15, 2018.
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Record CompaniesThe song was released by Def Jam Recordings and Universal Music Canada.
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Album Place"Growing Pains" serves as the lead single from Cara's second studio album, "The Pains of Growing."
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the genres of pop and R&B.
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Songwriting CreditsAlessia Cara is the sole songwriter of "Growing Pains," showcasing her creative control over her music.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by Pop & Oak, a popular music production team that has worked with many significant artists including Rihanna and Ariana Grande.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at 65 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Major ThemesThe song reflects on the struggles and insecurities associated with transitioning from adolescence to adulthood.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Growing Pains" was directed by Alan Masferrer and features symbolic imagery tied to the song's themes of emotional growth and transformation.
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Awards Recognition"Growing Pains" was nominated for the Juno Award for Single of the Year in 2019.
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Live PerformancesAlessia Cara has performed "Growing Pains" in several live settings, including on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
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Artistic Growth"Growing Pains" marked a tonal and thematic shift for Cara, setting a more serious and introspective tone than her previous music.
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Critical ReceptionWhile reviews for the song were generally positive, some critics noted its departure from Cara's earlier playful and youthful style.
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Artist’s thoughtAlessia considered "Growing Pains" as a personal diary entry and a therapeutic release, allowing her to express her feelings about the difficulties she faced while navigating her life and career.
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Cover ArtThe cover art for "Growing Pains" depicts Alessia laying down on a white floor, surrounded by grey origami birds. This symbolizes the feeling of being overwhelmed and surrounded by life's challenges.
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CertificationThe song received Gold Certification from Music Canada, signifying 40,000 copies sold in the country.
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ContributionWith “Growing Pains”, Alessia Cara has made a significant contribution to pop music, emphasizing authenticity and raw emotion over commerciality and production.
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