when i was 11 i threw a brick at my school bus window

the window shattered
my mom shouted
and my dad almost shot me

yet the only thing i vividly remember is how proud i was that i could throw a brick that far

now the 17 year old me is nothing like the 11 year old me

and i do miss the 11 year old me

but 17

17 isn't 16

it's not new licenses and first dates

and it isn't 18

moving out
college
real responsibilities 

its 17
and all of the best songs are about 17

so lets sing
and lets dance
and lets pretend we know what love is
and lets pretend we love each other
and lets pretend we're happy

because its 17

and i have lived my whole life to get here