TWENTIES

The song dives deep into the feelings of regret and confusion that come with young love. GIVĒON looks back on his twenties and realizes he spent so much time on someone who didn’t value it as he did. It's a universal theme that many can relate to, feeling like you gave your all to someone only to end up feeling lost and used.

Verse 1

How was I supposed to know
This is how it gonna go?
Thought that if I put you first enough
We'll last for sure, last for sure (for sure)

In this verse, GIVĒON expresses confusion about the relationship's outcome. He had high hopes and believed that prioritizing his partner would guarantee their lasting connection. It’s relatable because many of us have been there, thinking love can conquer all if we just give enough.

Remember our first kiss, was in a rental car
Now I kinda wish it was a hit-and-run
Crazy, I let you get this far
But I was just young and dumb

Here, he reflects on a specific memory, which adds a personal touch. The first kiss in a rental car symbolizes a moment of joy that contrasts sharply with his current feelings. The line about wishing it was a hit-and-run hints at regret; he wishes he could have ended things sooner, realizing now that he was naïve.

Chorus

Six years gone down the drain
I guess I'm half to blame
I didn't know, I didn't know I'd be wasting my time

In the chorus, GIVĒON laments the lost years and acknowledges his part in it. The phrase "gone down the drain" powerfully captures the feeling of time wasted. He’s grappling with the realization that not all love stories have a happy ending, which is a tough pill to swallow.

Spending my 20's on you (oh)
I poured my heart in it
Don't get me started
Spend my time wondering why
I spend my 20's on you

This part reinforces the main theme of regret. He’s frustrated and feels like he invested so much emotionally. The repetition of "spending my 20's on you" emphasizes his frustration and sense of loss. It's like he's asking himself what could have been if he had made different choices.

Verse 2

Thought I was learning myself
I was just learning you
Is anything black and white?
When you're bad and 22

In the second verse, GIVĒON reflects on self-discovery, realizing he focused more on his partner than himself. This realization hits hard, especially when he acknowledges the confusion of youth. The line about nothing being black and white captures the messy nature of young relationships, where emotions can be all over the place.

Hold onto you like a shirt to a sweater
Hung onto you 'cause I didn't know better
I just feel like time was runnin' out
I can tell the ship was goin' down

These lines paint a vivid picture of clinging to a relationship out of fear. The metaphor of holding onto a shirt to a sweater illustrates how he tried to keep things together, despite knowing it wasn't working. There's a sense of impending doom, as he senses the relationship is failing but feels trapped.

Chorus

Six years gone down the drain
I guess I'm half to blame
I didn't know, I didn't know I'd be wasting my time

The chorus repeats here, emphasizing the pain of lost time. It feels like a mantra, reinforcing his regret and the heaviness of the situation. It’s a reminder that sometimes, love can blind you to reality.

Spending my 20's on you (oh)
I poured my heart in it
Don't get me started
Spend my time wondering why
I spend my 20's on you

This repetition in the chorus serves to deepen his frustration. The emotional weight of wondering why he wasted his time is palpable. It’s like he’s stuck in a loop of regret, unable to escape the memories.

Bridge

Oh, I poured my heart in it
Don't get me started
Spend my time wondering why
I spend my 20's on you

In the bridge, he repeats that he poured his heart into the relationship. It’s a moment of vulnerability, capturing the essence of love and heartbreak. He can’t help but reflect on the emotional toll it took on him, emphasizing his struggle.

Outro

Oh, I poured my heart in it
Don't get me started
Spend my time wondering why
I spend my 20's on you

The outro circles back to the themes of regret and confusion. It leaves listeners with a lingering sense of melancholy. The repetition here feels like a final plea, echoing the pain of realizing that years have slipped away.

Closing Thoughts

GIVĒON’s "TWENTIES" is a raw and honest look at the complexities of young love. He captures the mix of joy and pain perfectly, reminding us that while love can be beautiful, it can also lead to deep regret. It’s a relatable anthem for anyone who has invested their heart into a relationship that went sideways. The song resonates because it’s a reflection on youth, love, and the lessons that come with it.