She's so underrated and this song it's sooo good

Here’s what I think the video means: the people in suits are a metaphor for life, so at 1:11 “life” is tossing her around. Then “life” wheels her over to face new responsibilities (represented by the suit on the hanger). You can see the red flannel from the cover of her first album being moved away which could represent the end of the Know-It-All era and the end of that stage of her life and all the innocence and simplicity associated with it. Finally, she takes on her new responsibilities (the suit) which end up suffocating her but she can’t do anything about it because there are “no band-aids for the growing pains”.

This is exactly what being a teenager feels like. It's so sad that only plastic songs are trending right now. This is meaningful, soul-touching music.

I love at the end when the suit is forcing itself on her, it’s basically a reference to how she’s not ready to grow up, or how she’s calls it “put her big girl pants on”, but she’s forced to put on this suit (growing up) even when she’s not ready because growing up is basically inevitable and you can’t escape it.

The lyrics, man... Alessia never disappoints.

She gotta be the realest celebs of this generation😍

"I don't know why I can't see the sun when young should be fun" that line hit me hard

The "youre on your own kid" hits so close to home for me 😭

1:39 anyone saw the iconic red flannel shirt ? alessia is evolving i love it

I hope she never stops making these types of music 😔❤️

"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." ~this part touched the sky for me. :'(

anyone here in 2024

Probably one of the best songwriters of this generation, well done Alessia

How many people love ALESSIA CARA?

Growing pains-9M Gucci Gang-869M Wtf is wrong with the people these days

Fun Fact: Alessia Cara fans are called "Know-It-Alls." 😌

0% profanity 0% sexual material 0% trashing other artist 0% strippers 100% pure and raw talent.

You're older than "Seventeen" but you are "Beautiful" There will always be " Growing pains" "Here" there and everywhere, but "Stay" don't hold back the "River of Tears" and start "Painting" your future.

18 this year. How am I supposed to "just grow up", when I've been treated like a kid my whole life?

This song is a perfect lead single, because it feels like an opening to an entire new era, even nowadays. Amazing song as always, Alessia!

She's a lyrical genius

Alessia deserves more fame and love.

Tbh she deserves all the attention that now is on billie eilish, bc dont get me wrong, I love billie! But I feel like alessia has a deeper meaning in her songs and could really help the younger generation with true meanings instead of break up and creepy songs

‘Starting to look like miss know it all can’t take her own advice’ Can never get tired of this line

I'm so glad Alessia is back!!! I missed her

This girl is going to stay in the industry for so long!! Beautiful lyrics and soothing voice can't go unnoticed!! Power to you Alessia 😘♥️

2024 ?? Anyone 😜

“Don’t know why I can’t see the sun when young should be fun” 🥲🥲

Alessia feels like the only person that understands what it is actually like to be a kid these days, there is so much stress and pressure put on you, there is no time for a proper child hood xx

Her voice and lyrics gives me life.

She's the one artist where I can say that her music sounds way better in concert

Used Monsters as an excuse to lie awake Now the monsters are the ones that I have to face. So accurate.

Goosebumps throughout the video! Such a powerful song, I could cry

Alessia never disappoints♡ Always a beautiful message behind every song♡what makes her and her songs masterpiece♡

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

she's so underrated it hurts... she deserves the world! xx

Have 2 daughters. As a father this touches me. God bless all women

Even today her music still resonates with me. Before it was about going through high school and accepting myself and now it’s about transitioning into college and trying to figure out who I am during such a hard time in my life. In everyone’s lives, really. This album is something every teenager and young adult needs to hear. And maybe even their parents. The older generation doesn’t realize how difficult it really is for us young people. In a world with social media, we are struggling to know who to listen to, to find ourselves, and to love ourselves. Just know that things will take time but it’s okay to hurt. It’s not dramatic to cry. The world is big and confusing and terrifying. But you are strong and you are worth loving. I’m not going to say that life will get easier (at this point I’ve come to realize that isn’t true), but once you begin to find yourself and your place in this world, you will be happier. So don’t ever give up on that ❤️

This is exactly how i feel sometimes, sometimes i just can't hold back my tears and my parents are like, don't be so dramatic, and if i Express my feelings they are like, don't act so pathetic so i can't express my feelings, i keep them to myself because I am scared of how my parents would react if i searched help, and i asked them so many times for someone to talk too but they say always no so i can relate so much to this song

THIS IS A MASTERPIECE 😭🎊😆 This is what it feels like when you’re growing up. You don’t know what you’re doing, but you assume to think you do. And this cruel old world and “grown ups” hurts your soul, heart. But you still go on. ‘Cuz “grown ups” say it happens to everyone don’t overreact. And sometimes those pains feels like you’re drowning with “growing pains”. I love this song. And I’ll always love you Alessia

Alessia is an incredible songwriter!

It's 1 am and I'm listen listening to this song crying because I don’t wanna grow up...I'm 20 in a week. I miss being a teenager, I miss my friends, I miss hanging out with them every day, I miss being carefree, I miss don’t be afraid about the future, I miss not having growing pains!

Criminally underrated

She can't be compared to anyone in the industry because she's just so special and just does her own thing (really well I'd say). Her Grammy was more than deserved, even if this year's edition was kinda disapponting, but well done Alessia! Can't wait for The Pains of Growing!!!!

We need to protect alessia from this world 😍😍😍💕💕💕💕💕

Still got growing pains in late 20's..."as I take on the stress of the mess that I made." This song is the MOST relatable ❤️

I was just 17 when she brought out that song seventeen ....now next year I’m going to be 20 on june 30th 😭🤕

*Make my way through the motions, I try to ignore it But home's looking farther the closer I get* I feel this

Such a talented girl!♥️

thanks for making me feel less alone alessia

As I get older, this song become more and more real. You never stop growing up. In any given moment, you will never be every version of your self that is yet to be and so ever moment is filled with growing pains

Her voice is unique and amazing ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼☺️

She always has great lyrics!

These are the kind of songs I have solo concerts to in my room at 2 am

growing pains but the pains are growing more as i grow...

who else remembers when Alessia use to make her own music videos in her bedroom or just outside😩❤️❤️❤️❤️ i love how far she’s came

I feel like it would be beautiful if she did a song with Sia Edit:Thank you sooo much for the likes, it's been so long since I wrote this comment. Much love everyone❤

i think this should be world famous :>

THIS SONG SAVED MY LIFE

I'm 27, flat broke, and 2/3 of the way through a Master's degree that's slowly killing me while trying to work as much as possible just to pay my bills. I've seen two friends die in the past 2 weeks, unexpectedly had to euthanize my sweet animal companion, Noah, and watched my best friend who has been like a sister to me since the second grade relapse. I'm so exhausted. This song has me weeping every time I hear it. Thanks for articulating what it feels like inside right now.

I love how simple she is 💜💜💜💜

2:30 this bridge is what gets me every time

*This album deserves a GRAMMY award*

uHM WE STAN A TALENTED QUEEN?!?!

This song has made me cry way more times than I'm proud to admit. I have yet to come across an AC song that didn't resonate with me! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ART.

She saved my life

I knew this song was good but it has started hitting me differently these days

Watching Alessia Cara develop and mature as an artist is such a beautiful experience. We are so proud of you girl!❤️

i turned 20 this year and the message of this song grows stronger everyday

Nice song… I’m 29 and still experiencing growing pains. Beautiful work

I just binged Alessia's Albums and I've come to the conclusion that her mind is perfectly balanced between a young heart and an old soul. Bravo.

I DON'T EVEN LIKE THIS TYPE OF MUSIC BUT I GOTTA ADMIT YOUR MUSIC IS POWERFUL. YOU JUST GAINED A FAN. THANKS FOR YOUR UNIQUE STYLE.

2022, been playing this on repeat. God does this hit hard. 💕

This song should win grammy award💯❣️😎😎

Alessia is one of the few people left who are genuine to themselves. Another amazing song ♥️💯

Alessia is one of the most amazing singers of this generation, don’t fight me on this

Definitely one of my favorite songs of hers, I love it so much and I listen to it all the time. This song and her voice is so amazing ❤🔥. I chose her to be in my top 5 for Spotify Wrapped this year. Happy 27th Birthday to this beautiful, talented, and amazing singer, Alessia Cara! ❤🥳🎉🎊7/11/2023

Just realized this girl has pure talent, her voice is so beautifully unique and her songs are so true to life! ❤Love this girl!!

ti amo Alessia 😍

she's so original, no filter.

Alessia Cara is one of the best underrated Artist Ever to exist common guys don't sleep on this Such a great masterpiece indeed !!!

"Cause growing pains are keeping me up at night" we all have been there

The creativity of the video is INSANE

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The amount of talent she have is so extraordinary, she is so underrated 😭💕💕🤚🏾

I understand this song so well. It is currently what I am going through. 0:07 When they say "You're on your own kid. You are!" and then you hear a giggle. When I was first allowed to leave the house by myself, They told me I was gonna be on my own, And told me good luck, I chuckled taking it as a joke. She then sings about how she is ignoring her emotions and home seems more distant. After awhile of me leaving the house daily, the feeling of freedom and excitement started wearing off, and the realisation kicked in of all the things that could happen to me. I ignored the feelings and kept heading out, trying to keep the feeling. And I also saw how my family kinda stopped worrying about me, it felt like the home i was used to when I was considered a "kid" was drifting away. She sings about how they tell her not to worry, and how young isn't as fun as it was (or should be), and we see tears on her face. My family always expected me to come back having so much fun (i did sometimes), And if I was ever worried they would tell me "You'll Get Used To It, Don't Worry!" or "It's Not That Bad! Stop Worrying So Much!". She then sings how she might be wrong, and how she remembers every happy and positive thing that she was told as a kid. When you start to worry you kinda just, retreat back to your kid memories and try to find safety. And also denying yourself saying that you're wrong and it is ok, and you're freaking out over nothing. She then gets pushed around, but doesn't fight back, she also seems confused. I didn't quite understand what was going on or what to do, so i went along with the first thing i heard, or what i was told to do in this situation. Everything was going all over the place and I still just couldn't get a grasp of the situation, so i kept letting myself get pushed around, hoping I was doing the right thing. Life starts to rush by her and she sings she doesn't want to grow up if it's gonna be lonely. Yeah the next couple of years i just stayed confused, and as I kept following along with whatever, life was rushing by and staying a blur. Although I did not go through the Alone part. She sings about being Ms. Know-It-All and how she can't take her own advice, she also sings about not being able to lie to herself. This is the point I'm at right now, breaking off of following everybody and still confused. My family thinks I'm Ms. Know-It-All, Because I'm acting like I know what I'm doing, when I'm honestly not and I'm can't lie to myself, I'm still confused, but just starting to grasp it all. And then the suit kinda just merges onto her. I guess that means she finally understands it all, and that she has to grow up, but doesn't want to (or accepts it).

why is she not world famous her lyrics give me life like they are so meaningful

She is another version of Sia. *Lyrics with a meaning *Voice with so much emotion

I’m 30 Years Old & This Song Still Speaks To My Soul ! I Love This Song Soo Much !!

2018: "You're on your own kid. You are" -- No band aids for the growing pains -- Alessia Cara.

I'm lost for words about this music video. But I will say this is the best music video I have seen from Alessia. Again, this is the best music video I have seen from Alessia! This music video kept grabbing my attention and I'm not even mad about it one bit! Like I kept on making little predictions while watching! OMG, I've missed Alessia so much! "Growing Pains" is amazing! All of her songs are! ALL of them!

It's really sad but God knows I can relate to this in every way. People are going trough so much everyday and if we don't speak then nobody would really know. Whoever reads this comment, I hope you have a blessed day because God loves you.

“There’s truth in every word I write” She HOLLIN! 🤟🏽

My favorite era

Who else loves Alessia Cara

A-DORABLE L-OVABLE E-XTRAORDINARY S-OULFUL S-IMPLE I-NSPIRATIONAL A-WESOMENESS C-LARITY A-TTRACTIVE R-EMARKABLE A-DORED (Edit: I Forgot The Letter I)

اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ (الفاتحة (١): ٦) Guide us to the straight path:

When Taylor swift released you’re on your own kid, I immediately thought about this song

I'm like crying I finally found someone whose like me and her words are so much like what I need right now thanks you rock

Oh my god I’m so speechless. Easily her best music video. This is giving me goosebumps.