22 Lyrics in English Meau

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It's gotten a bit too much for me

And maybe that's not that weird

'Cause with everything going on, I haven't found much

Except that I'm trying to be honest with myself

Nothing's a secret anymore

And I hope it drives me

And turns out to be better

'Cause sometimes it's so lonely

And it feels like I'm floating

And still I move along again

Even though I know better

Twenty-two and maybe still a bit naive

Selfish and falling in love too fast and

And maybe it all went way too fast

But without chaos it's just no fun

I live off the wreckage, live for the pain and

Sometimes we give in so everything fades again and

Twenty-two and maybe still a bit naive

But I want everybody to see only the good

I look at me, straight into my eyes

And I think I've got myself

And maybe I've lied to the others too

About who I really am, but the pain inspires

And I know I'm learning

And I take the consequences now I have to

And maybe I regret it

But if I'm honest

I've got no clue

What I'm doing

Twenty-two and maybe still a bit naive

Selfish and falling in love too fast and

And maybe it all went way too fast

But without chaos it's just no fun

I live off the wreckage, live for the pain and

Sometimes we give in so everything fades again and

Twenty-two and maybe still a bit naive

But I want everybody to see only the good

I know we're on our way

To better, all of us

'Cause we're so small here

Between stars and universe

Twenty-two and maybe still a bit naive

But I want everybody to see only the good

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SONG MEANING

“22” captures that whirlwind moment in life when you are old enough to make your own choices yet still young enough to wonder if you are doing anything right at all. Meau sings from the heart of a 22-year-old who juggles chaos, fragile confidence, and restless curiosity. She admits feeling overwhelmed, stumbling into love too quickly, and sometimes decorating her life with drama because — let’s be honest — without a bit of mess it can feel boring. Through candid confessions, she looks herself straight in the eye, determined to be honest even if it means exposing every insecurity.

At its core the song is a hopeful pep-talk to the self. Meau turns pain into inspiration, learns from her mistakes, and clings to the belief that everyone will eventually reach something better. Surrounded by the vast “stars and universe,” she realizes how small we all are, which makes every stumble feel a little less scary. “22” is the soundtrack for anyone navigating that awkward bridge between carefree youth and adult responsibility — messy, heartfelt, and irresistibly relatable.

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