Waves

Chloe Moriondo's song 'Waves' delves into the complexities of growing up and the emotional turbulence that accompanies it. The lyrics reflect a longing for simpler times, a period before the weight of the world and personal struggles began to take their toll. The opening lines, 'Sometimes I feel like I wanna go back / To a time before my mind turned black,' set the tone for a nostalgic journey. This yearning for the past is contrasted with the present, where the singer's mind is burdened, and the innocence of childhood, symbolized by melting popsicles and rain, is lost.

The song also explores the desire for emotional resilience. Lines like 'Make me into more than a goner / Perhaps a little bit stronger' reveal a wish to develop thicker skin and become less vulnerable. However, there's an acknowledgment of the difficulty in achieving this transformation, as expressed in 'But you can't, and I won't.' This internal conflict highlights the struggle between wanting to grow stronger and the reality of feeling stuck in a cycle of emotional fragility.

The chorus, 'I want you to help me, from growing older / Just let me snot on your shoulder,' underscores a plea for support and comfort amidst the chaos of growing up. The repetition of 'It won't stop' and 'Please, slow down' conveys a sense of being overwhelmed by the relentless passage of time and the unending stream of thoughts and emotions. Moriondo's raw and honest lyrics resonate with anyone who has felt the pressure of growing up too fast and the desire to pause and find solace in the midst of it all.