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

[@chaeripie888]

This is the most raw song from lil tay fr

[@tinabelcher3062]

She’s only had like one other song lol

[@mercy6549]

Literally

[@chaeripie888]

@@tinabelcher3062 nah she's had other songs previously. But to be fair, she did release them when she was literally 9 so..

[@KrazyKemi]

Fr

[@Nutsssooo]

@@tinabelcher3062 😂

[@astclla]

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

[@sky3dag0at]

right

[@faenene]

Same here. The pictures at the end 😭

[@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!❤❤❤

[@demrrr]

u can’t believe everything u hear on the internet

[@heyh4j]

@@demrrr we can’t believe that she’s been abused when she stated it herself..?

[@lordvenoma]

​@@heyh4jthen who else would be able to state it? Do you have a brain?

[@lordvenoma]

​@@Spitting_Llama77if you can provide proof she's not the one who made it I'm all ears.

[@lordvenoma]

@@Spitting_Llama77 because she's always wanted to do music and has the skills to make her own and it's way different than what she used to do.

[@OceanzyOfficial]

Not gonna lie, this song is amazing. The story is so sad, I'm not usually into slower songs but this one is awesome 🥰

[@Mr.DontKnow]

It's so sad. 😢

[@Lugis-l2g]

It’s not out yet

[@pepperinko]

@@Lugis-l2g engagement bait unfortunately

[@ItzSonic69]

@@Lugis-l2git came out yesterday on spotify and apple music

[@itzelyeet]

@@Lugis-l2git was posted yesterday just the song tho

[@Hyrule242]

"I'm afraid of growing up": every child's worst nightmare.

[@RoseOkocha-li6kk]

No that's every child's dream

[@vermontvoice13]

@@RoseOkocha-li6kk no they think it is but it ends up being a nightmare

[@triggeredgaming5052]

But the problem is most of us didn't realize it was a nightmare until it happened 😢

[@Raphael-2]

I was the only child who didn't want to grow up, I wanted to be a little innocent kid forever playing. Everyone else wanted to grow up. Doing adult stuff, sex smoking drinking going out etc.

[@painexotic3757]

I'm an adult and im still afraid of growing up. It never ends lol.

[@boothills_devotee]

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

[@leavemealone1741]

Same I'm 19 been through hell extreme hell. I'm afraid I'll grow old and still not be "normal" .

[@bulba]

after all you've been through, i'm so happy for you that you get to tell your story through your wonderful platform 💜

[@lav0val]

2:44 THE BRIDGE OH MY GODDDD!! AND THE BREAKDOWN AT 3:09. IM OBSESSED WITH THOSE PARTS. This song and music video is truly so beautiful, emotional, and bittersweet. It’s so unfortunate you feel like you had your childhood and adolescence stripped away from you. After everything you have been through i’m so glad your here with us to share your story, thoughts, feelings and emotions in the form of art and music. Your voice is truly beautiful and the sound of an angel. I remember being so scared you passed away due the intern in your team trolling everyone, I was so terrified we lost you and was praying to god that your okay. We’re friends on Discord and Roblox and were mutuals on Twitter, but my Twitter AND Discord got suspended the same month in May, which was the last time I got to talk to you before your surgery. After I got suspended I tried reaching out on Roblox but obviously you don’t check your chats often. I was so scared I didn’t get to have one last conversation with you. Luckily you came out healthy and had a safe and fast recovery. The day you came back to Discord you accepted my friend request and responded to my message today. I’m so glad you’re ok. I love you -Lavo

[@ItzDenz]

FR!❤

[@mercy6549]

Frrr

[@Zxrlorn]

This song has potential to do really well

[@cookiedeau]

LIL TAY BRINGING BACK LONG SONGS WE LOVE TO SEE IT 🩷🩷🩷

[@brookeheath9934]

4 min is not a long song

[@cookiedeau]

@@brookeheath9934 Today with all the two minute and one minute songs popularized bc of tiktok, four minutes feels like a long song okay

[@lordvenoma]

​@@brookeheath9934 it is nowadays since every song ends in 2 goddamn minutes.

[@suhbrly]

it is for todays standards brooke​@@brookeheath9934

[@bilsdiner]

Now this is called versatility! GO LIL TAY

[@latewig]

Lil Tay be POPPIN!!!

[@RolfOehmen]

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

[@cuquat7225]

🎉

[@hotmessology3757]

She's showing ✨RANGE✨

[@elainekellogg6345]

I like other one better

[@IsaacFoster..]

Honestly, I think this is a better song than the one before.

[@ItzDenz]

❤❤❤

[@elainekellogg6345]

I don’t it’s boring

[@MyDarlingMel]

@@elainekellogg6345so u don’t like this genre

[@elainekellogg6345]

@@MyDarlingMel what is the genre

[@realsajia]

@@elainekellogg6345 indie pop lol

[@max_056]

One of the best ballad's I've ever heard, this deserves to go trending. Tay, you are amazing!!!!

[@LifewithLanLan255]

Honestly that line "bc once it's gone it can't be barrowed"...Sticks with me fr. That's a great line

[@tainaroldan492]

Lil tay ? no , ITS : BIG TAY !!! 💖

[@chuggs3237]

Lil Tay you don’t understand how good thing song is. You better be so proud of yourself 😭❤️

[@Mitsurikanjiro608]

OMGGGG SHES BACK 😭💕 SHES ALIVE 💐😭😭😭

[@pvinkreverie]

IT IS TIME

[@Briannabananabread]

@@pvinkreverieisn’t it pre recorded shouldn’t be recovering rn.

[@justaregularpersonn]

​@@Briannabananabread this was pre-recorded

[@adeline2427]

just finished watching the premiere. HOLY SHIT TAY!! she is no longer little. we are so proud of how much you have grown, you are so strong. keep going you are so talented!! ❤

[@Venusiswatching]

Stop because why is this song so beautiful and enchanting

[@Ryvnotriv]

Wow. Way to come out and show the world just HOW TALENTED you really are. The vocals, the lyricism- the imagery in the story telling… this song was a journey. Amazing.

[@nappyyyy]

2:52 THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER REFERENCE!!!

[@cameelahcarter]

We love it 😭😭

[@theaawalker]

Yess 🎉

[@SilverSlayer]

Lil Tay > Taylor Swift ❤

[@kadenvlr]

what sort of comparison is this 😭

[@helia_.]

literally ​@@kadenvlr

[@MontysGatorGulf]

Tbh, I love this song over any Taylor Swift song. (Send in the tsunami of Swifties attacking me)

[@luv_bubbles]

That was very random stop comparing they are both very talented women.

[@HOXHOXHOX]

💩 > taylor swift

[@Luwner]

This song made me cry. I love you Tay!!!!!

[@rasmi3212]

I really hope people start giving this girl the credit she deserves. She's amazing. I'll be looking forward to a full album.

[@kingrockkid]

Glad to see the recovery of health and progression into adulthood. Its scary. More freedom but with the cost of burdens and responsibilities. Good fortune to you on your journey.

[@goldendressgirl2008]

Lil tay getting real.

[@ReneReyesslopezz]

Lil tay I love you so much! And I hope you recover from those surgeries I love you take care!❤️🫶🏼✝️

[@xosturniolo]

2:51 THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER REFERENCE OMGG

[@HAEJIxxi]

Lil Tay always poppin 🥺💖💖💖

[@chuggs3237]

We are so proud of you. You’re so talented, strong, and EVERYTHING. This song is so goooood ❤❤❤

[@iznathan]

3:08 YALLLL THIS MY PART WTF

[@meghanh.4606]

the glow up❤

[@TonyEllen990]

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

[@amayaaries]

No seriously, she deserved better. I wish her nothing but the best.

[@theheroempires5825]

This song is so relatable! Things happened in my life too, and I thank the Lord everyday for waking up and being alive after all of the pain!

[@m4rsha11theperson]

THE BRIDGE??? IT WAS SO GOOD! THIS WHOLE SONG TOO LIL TAY I LOVE U SO SO MUCH

[@studyman38]

Since the turn of the decade (2020, esp. with Covid-19), I turned 18, graduated high school, started college, and now I have an M.Ed. I still sometimes get the fear of growing older every time a new year happens or when my birthday happens. I wish I could go back to when I was in middle school (HS was bad besides Covid. Others couldn't accept or get along with me, teachers were harsh, etc.). I wish I could do my high school time again, but cannot now 😢. Now I'm educating new generations to become successful while steering as clear as possible of the challenges I faced being central asian in America.

[@KaleyCleto]

1:46 is my favorite part because of her voice

[@KaleyCleto]

FR BRO LIKE ITS MY FAVORITE PART TOO

[@BayAreaBodyBaggerz]

So captivating, it's great to see this side of Tay. Much respect ❤

[@jypbish]

This is the type of songs i like .. it hits you close

[@Dark.Demon.Official1]

This is truly so beautiful, I hope your feeling better tay.

[@JK_72172]

this might be the start of her actual music career

[@Tr3xar]

Lil tay always coming back STRONGER AND BATTER 🩷🔥🔥

[@SabrinaJones-yr1ow]

Im 23 but I still am afraid of growing up. I have my husband and my daughter, I’m grown, but I’m still afraid of getting older and what the future holds. I get scared thinking of wasted time, knowing any day could be our last. This hit so hard, and i am totally not crying totally not. I’m glad you released this. It makes me so proud of how far you’ve come with finding yourself. Peace and love to you forever girly ❤️

[@bruamgde]

Aww, I love this comment ❤️.

[@Grim-Wulff]

Your job is to be bred.

[@unnizie4296]

She actually ate this up im like a proud moma

[@bambi6600]

I get that Lil Tay acting all bad and everything is her concept but i really loved seeing this whole different side of her. It feels more real, more like her and I hope we get to see her more like this! Being real and herself.

[@yahzed]

What a beautiful song. I definitely never heard Lil Tay like this before.

[@wuwawest]

i give people their 10s. this song is actually incredible, jesus

[@STOPHEREProductions]

I love the way Lil Tay expresses her feelings in this song. It's so relatable.

[@donde4431]

Don’t let ptsd keep you down. You’re more than your circumstances. Believe it.

[@alienboiiii]

LIL TAY EXPLODWD THE GAME🎯

[@CelinaSpookyBoo]

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

[@aezxlr]

from “i’m nine years old” to “I’m afraid of growing up”

[@beckylouisesmith9216]

I love this version of lil tay! Beautiful, raw, and vulnerable! Well done tay, this is absolutely amazing! You deserve the world and more for what you've been through!!👏🏼🥲🫶🏼💖

[@nicodevitaa]

This song is actually so good

[@deletedaccount6732]

this song is amazing!!!!!!!

[@jacquelinejones8681]

This song makes me feel like my diary is giving me a hug.

[@louisnoopy]

this is released on my birthday, the timing is immaculate im crying

[@em44n3]

she came all the way from actin hard to this 😭😭😭 craazyyy

[@abbeyhutso]

LIL TAY ATE

[@Victoriovio]

This is what I'll tell people, Movies will change your life. Right now, Lil tay's setting is in a school which is like those american highschool coming of age movies, that's why she put Euphoria ( 2:40 ) & Perks of being a wallflower ( 2:44 ) reference in the MV.

[@strwon4]

i’m getting so emotional right now as i am literally terrified of growing up. i haven’t slept in weeks because of it. i’m scared to see what life brings me in the future. thank you for this song, Lil Tay. it’s heartfelt. 🩷

[@WillowCoyne-ej2jd]

Bro, why is this so good

[@renlusion]

her voice is so angelic and im so proud of her

[@FURRYHATER1214]

Lil Tay BE POPPIN!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@laceythemilflover]

CHILLS. you have so much talent i hope you continue to make music

[@DRAG0N_506]

this was amazing, keep it up!

[@sarah_villachuu]

I love lil Tay all the way forwards it's like childhood dreams, make her mother proud how brave soul this young girl❤

[@ChrisNickandMatt]

Yes queen slay! You be poppin

[@leavemealone1741]

This is the best rebrand I've seen so far. Lyrics made me tear up.

[@tobiasharvey7147]

Did not see this coming from Lil Tay. Only respect

[@moggapoggapoo]

This song made me cry I love you Tay

[@cupidttps]

this song is amazing, the story is so heartwarming and emotional. the saying “i’m afraid of growing up” is so real and is definitely everyone’s nightmare ❤️‍🩹

[@Brandoncye]

You got me screaming, at the top of my lungs. I must be dreaming, I can't get enough...

[@DCminh-pe9wf]

this...this is unironically, genuinely, good i did not expect this from Lil Tay of all people lol

[@moshivx6228]

WE MAKING IT OUT THE GRAVE WITHT HIS ONE BOYZ💯💯

[@spookydoughy]

actually good lil tay song

[@Chi-np2lz]

I like this lil tay ❤

[@julluxpaudios]

you are so beyond talented, you are such a strong and powerful woman. you've been through so much, that no one should ever have to go through. the future is really scary but just know we are so proud of how far you've come. love you tay 💞

[@ViviGaming]

the ending got me

[@_jjosefina.]

Growing up is scary the world is crazy and gets harder as the years pass by

[@MemeLord-dy6mv]

Going from one of possibly the most unliked child on the internet to now a pop star honestly I’m proud of the glow up

[@fernandoperales8668]

bro she absolutely ate with this song ,

[@hvrunuchu8780]

glow up is real proud of you

[@NatalieMendoza-by9fz]

Just wow just hearing it makes me wanna hear it every day 🎉❤

[@breannlloyd]

This song almost made me cry. I am glad liltay is doing better ❤

[@TCKRDefense]

Maybe you could have your own Netflix series.

[@foreign_objective2855]

2024 is the year of hated internet personalities getting their redemption and I'm so glad Lil Tay gets to be one of them. The song gave me chills ❤❤✨

[@24hrdog]

did not expect lil tay to drop SOTY

[@babyminer4059]

I did not even register that this was lil tay until I read the comments. This song is quite good.

[@ethon6668]

Ngl inspiring me to start working out again lol

[@Vibesfirst]

I’m in love with this her songs and this one is so relatable❤❤😢😢

[@Missmagic1016]

This is so good!

[@RaZoRWrAiTh]

*Michelle Branch Vanessa Carlton early 2000s vibes,fire☄️🤟🏾❤️‍🔥🌋*

[@awamandeh]

praying for her recovery ❤

[@trees.grow.on.pineapples8969]

the fact she’s my age is crazy to me, this song is so true and just pure emotion shared by nearly everyone, paired with the amazing vocals oh my lord

[@lemonademan16]

LIL TAY WE LOVE YOU LEGEND

[@bvb1090]

Aww this is so cute love the song it’s great💕