That’s How People Grow Up by Morrissey From his Greatest Hits Intro: Verse: I was wasting my time Trying to fall in love Disappointment came to me and Booted me and bruised and hurt me Chorus: But that’s how people grow up That’s how people grow up I was wasting my time Looking for love Someone must look at me and See their sunlit dream I was wasting my time Praying for love For a love that never comes From someone who does not exist Chorus: But that’s how people grow up That’s how people grow up Bridge: Let me live Before I die No not me Not I I was wasting my life Always thinking about myself Someone on their deathbed said There are other sorrows too I was driving my car I crashed and broke my spine So yes there are things worse in life than Never being someone’s sweetie That’s how people grow up That’s how people grow up That’s how people grow up That’s how people grow up As for me I’m okay For now anyway That’s how I hear it anyhow. Great song from a great artist- go Team Morrissey. - Keith H.

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À propos de la chanson

La chanson évoque le sentiment de désillusion lié à la recherche de l'amour et aux attentes qui l'entourent. Elle révèle une réflexion sur le temps perdu à désirer une connexion qui reste insaisissable, tout en prenant conscience que la vie est faite de défis et de déceptions. Le protagoniste réalise qu’il doit accepter les blessures et les échecs comme une partie de la croissance personnelle. Dans ce contexte, on ressent une profonde introspection sur ce que signifie véritablement grandir. Au lieu de se focaliser uniquement sur soi, il rappelle que d'autres formes de souffrance existent aussi, ce qui donne une perspective plus large sur les priorités et les relations humaines. Cette quête d'amour se transforme alors en un chemin d'apprentissage sur soi et sur la vie.