LIL TAY - Growing Up (Official Music Video)

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CREDITS

Directed by Lil Tay, Tati Bruening, Shane Shax, Jason Tian

DP: Waldo Cepeda, Max Pearson

1st AC: Nicholas Katsaras

Orange Bronco (Car): Nicholas Chiranian

Hair Colorist: Toni Revlo Hair, Ruby Rainbow

Stylist: Mango Kwok, Lil Tay

MUA/Hair Stylist: Kate Kats, Julia Vasilkovskaya

Lyrics:
[Intro]
I'm afraid, I'm afraid of growing up
I'm afraid, I'm afraid of growing up

[Verse 1]
I learned early that the ones you love can turn against you
Barely 12 before the lunch bell rang and sent me into
Empty bathroom stalls, I just want it all
Shoot myself till I get out this place
Where's my camera? 'Cause I don't think that they get the picture
No one loves you 'less you're dying, rich, or made of glitter
All I've left behind, was it ever mine?
Close my eyes and watch it fade away

[Pre-Chorus]
Time is so hard for me to trust
And timе, will I ever have еnough?
I'm afraid of growing up

[Chorus]
I'm afraid, I'm afraid of growing up
I'm afraid of growing up
I'm afraid of growing up

[Verse 2]
Fuck their expectations, I'll make my own reputation
A little older now, but that's no cause for celebration
I've been through way too much, this body's out of touch
And I lost myself somewhere in LA

[Pre-Chorus]
Time is so hard for me to trust
And time, will I ever have enough?
I'm afraid of growing up

[Chorus]
I'm afraid, I'm afraid of growing up
I'm afraid of growing up
I'm afraid of growing up

[Bridge]
Late nights, bright lights
I know I'll miss these times
Tonight, let's ride
Don't wanna waste my life
I'm afraid of growing up

[Refrain]
I just wanna be young tonight, don't wanna worry 'bout tomorrow
I just wanna be young tonight, and dance, dance on my own
I just wanna be young tonight, this once, it's gonna get me borrowed
I just wanna be young tonight, and dance, dance on my own (I'm afraid)
I just wanna be young tonight, don't wanna worry 'bout tomorrow (I'm afraid, I'm afraid)
I just wanna be young tonight, and dance, dance on my own (I'm afraid of growing up)
I just wanna be young tonight, this once, it's gonna get me borrowed (I'm afraid)
I just wanna be young tonight, and dance, dance on my own
[Outro]
(Afraid) I'm afraid
(Afraid) I'm afraid of growing up
I'm afraid of growing up

#LILTAY #Comeback #NOW #GrowingUp #Nostalgia #MV #OutNow #FreeAgent #TianCommunication #singersongwriter

[peak-lofi]

if she dropped bangers like this from now on i'd have no issues listening to her.

[Pathne]

This is the best rebranding I've ever seen.

[TonyEllen]

Tay steadily showing society that she wasn't just a viral meme from the 2010s.

[hannahroyster]

now THIS is what you call a glow up! This route lil tay is going down is so refreshing to see! Not her being all thuggish and flexing like a gangster, THIS was the Lil Tay we needed, I’m so glad she finally found herself and found the genre of music that SHE wanted to do! Congrats to lil tay on the glow up! We love this for her! 💕💕💕✨✨✨

[ivoryv]

This music video genuinely brought tears to my eyes; I never expected Lil Tay to pull a full 180° on us.

[RolfOehmen]

The switch from sucker 4 green to this is crazy😭🙏

[chaeripie]

This is the most raw song from lil tay fr

[liviyaaa]

Not once in my life did I ever think I could relate to a LIL TAY song in any way, shape, or form, however, I have been pleasantly surprised. I feel a genuine connection with this absolute banger🤩🫶🏻

[Samatcha.]

26 still dont feel like a grown up, it comes and goes so fast.

[astclla]

I did NOT expect her with this concept but she pulled it off so well… this song made me cry fr

[CelinaSpookyBoo]

I’m a grown up and still afraid of growing up

[pinklov]

this transformation is beautiful. im so happy to see you getting older and finally having the opportunity to learn about urself and finally having autonomy in your self expression. wishing u all the happiness in the world <3

[shnyan]

girl... i grew up with you. im 18. and i love you for this. youve been through hell and back. and as a victim of child abuse, i lvoe you for speaking out about your experiences. i wish i could give u a hug rn and cry with you

[marichat_furever]

the perks of being a wallflower reference nearly made me cry! that’s exactly how this song feels, you nailed it <3

[SOphrAe]

This is like the opposite of JOJO and I fully support lil tay

[Alkmza]

These lyrics really made my heart ache. She's been through a lot, and I respect her for pushing through it, not letting it define who she is, and not caring about what anyone thinks. I'm her age, and I wish I could be half as strong as she is. ❤️

[skylrgreen]

we are living in an alternate reality i swear. this is amazing 😭

[MasonMacFerren]

the fact that a little girl who was abused half her life so far and has so much talent is incredible. We love tay!❤❤❤

[Zxrlorn]

This song has potential to do really well

[SIOSveganese]

Born in 2007, we're both turning 18 next year. You have no idea how cool this is to see. You have teens your age that are reminiscing on everything that led them up to this point in their life and so this song means everything to them, coming out at the start of senior year, a time to look back and reflect. You especially have been through so much, literally millions of people were watching you grow up and judging you for the mistakes you made. That alone takes so much bravery and patience. And then on top of that you had the stuff with your dad. Unbelievable... Tay I wish you the best for your adulthood, you have a promising future!