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17

2019

[Intro]
Hit-Boy
Uh

[Verse 1]
I grew up in Norwalk
Hanging by the donut shop
Didn't have a car
So we used to have to walk the block
I was only six years old, I was running
Cold bare feet when the storm started coming
Mama worked two jobs
Couldn't keep the fridge stocked
Used to eat popcorn for dinner with the soda pop
Moved out one too many times, couldn't count it
Always keep it real, no doubtin'

[Pre-Chorus]
Young girl you better go fast
This world ain't gonna hold back
You know you gotta own your life, uh

[Chorus]
And I saw in my dreams
I knew I'd be 17
Watchin' reality spinnin' around
And I saw it in my dreams
I knew life would change for me
This is reality
Look at me now

[Verse 2]
Had to let the house go
Didn't let me say no
Mama had to quit her job
Just so I could make the show
Thought it was a big break, still no breakin'
Gave me seven G's and a deal, didn't take it
Days in the motel, nights in the studio
Spendin' every penny prayin' God don't let us go broke
FashionNova got us in a house, L.A living (Ayy)
Got my own bed now, it's been a minute

[Pre-Chorus]
Young girl you better go fast
This world ain't gonna hold back
You know you gotta own your life, uh

[Chorus]
And I saw in my dreams
I knew I'd be 17
Watchin' reality spinnin' around (Spinnin' around)
And I saw it in my dreams
I knew life would change for me
This is reality
Look at me now (Look at me now)

[Bridge]
I used to dream (Used to dream)
I used to dream about it
I knew that I would make it out
Ain't what it seems (What it seems)
That's why I never doubt it
I know I'm gonna make it out

[Chorus]
And I saw in my dreams
I knew I'd be 17
Watchin' reality spinnin' around
And I saw it in my dreams
I knew life would change for me
This is reality
Look at me now
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Zhavia

Zhavia

About “17” by Zhavia

Read the complete lyrics to "17" by Zhavia from the album "17" in 2019. 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 Rap, R&B, Pop.

"17" is performed by Zhavia. from the album "17" in 2019 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "17", explore more songs by Zhavia using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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

"17" appears on "17" in 2019.

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

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