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18 Lyrics by Lisa Heller

​is anyone listening?

2021

[Verse 1]
Empty playground, swings just sway now
They barely make a sound
It’s coming back now, chasing sundown
Through the streets of our hometown

[Pre-Chorus]
We used to skip stones and roll the dice
We used to run fast and seek and hide
Way back when

[Chorus]
We were 18 with fake IDs
Getting drunk on the merry-go-round
Wearing ripped jeans and 90’s tees
Never thought we’d have to slow down on the merry-go-round
The merry-go-round

[Verse 2]
Found our names in the faded pavement
Can barely read 'em now (Can barely read 'em now)
As we grew taller, our shadows longer
Can almost see 'em now

[Pre-Chorus]
We used to skip stones and roll the dice
We used to run fast and seek and hide
Way back when

[Chorus]
We were 18 with fake IDs
Getting drunk on the merry-go-round
Wearing ripped jeans and 90’s tees
Never thought we’d have to slow down on the merry-go-round
The merry-go-round

[Outro]
I’m spinning around in pirouettes
Dancing along to our old hits
Those were the good times
No time for goodbyes
Running around with no regrets
Can’t get it back but I won’t forget
Those were the good times
I guess it goodbye
18 with fake ID’s getting drunk on the merry-go-round

About “18” by Lisa Heller

Read the complete lyrics to "18" by Lisa Heller from the album "​is anyone listening?" in 2021. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"18" is credited to Lisa Heller. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"18" appears on "​is anyone listening?" in 2021.

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