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17 Lyrics by Mahalia

Diary of Me

2016

[Verse 1]
See, as people we try to please one another
In order to be equal, we lie so we don't have to suffer
But I'm tired of hiding for the benefit of my peers
What's so wrong with shining?
Why've you got so much fear?

[Pre-Chorus]
I got my skin all out
I don't care, I'm proud to be me
Yeah
I was scared to stand out
Now I'm wearing my hair down

[Chorus]
And I feel so free
Oh it's good to be seventeen
Well I feel so free
Oh it's good to be seventeen
Seventeen

[Verse 2]
See, as teenagers we think we have to blend in
But if you want to be greater than this, there's no use in pretending
'Cause I tried to change myself for the benefit of my friends
Well now it's time to wave goodbye cause
My used-to-be's are at an end

[Pre-Chorus]
Well now I got my skin all out
I don't care, I'm proud to be me
Yeah
I was scared to stand out
Now I'm wearing my hair down

[Chorus]
And I feel so free
Oh it's good to be seventeen, baby
I feel so free
Oh it's good to be seventeen
Seventeen

[Post-Chorus]
I will be myself cause I like who I'm becoming
If you're ready come with me, these boots are made for running
But, I'm sick of running in circles around ya
This ain't about ya, this ain't about ya

[Pre-Chorus]
I got my skin all out
I don't care I'm proud to be me, yeah
And I was scared to stand out
Now I'm wearing my hair down

[Chorus]
And I feel so free
Oh it's good to be seventeen
Seventeen
Seventeen
Seventeen
Seventeen

[Post-Chorus]
I will be myself cause I like who I'm becoming
If you're ready come with me, these boots are made for running
But, I'm sick of running in circles around ya
This ain't about ya, this ain't about ya
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Mahalia

Mahalia

About “17” by Mahalia

Read the complete lyrics to "17" by Mahalia from the album "Diary of Me" in 2016. 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 UK, Acoustic, Soul Pop.

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

"17" appears on "Diary of Me" in 2016.

Visit the Mahalia artist page at /artist/mahalia for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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