I'm an Adult Now
The Pursuit of Happiness
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Well, I don't hate my parents I don't get drunk just to spite them I've got my own reasons to drink now I think I'll call my dad up and invite him I can sleep in till noon anytime I want Though there's not many days that I do Gotta get up and take on that world When your an adult it's no cliche it's the truth 'Cause I'm an adult now I'm an adult now I've got the problems of an adult On my head and on my shoulders I'm an adult now I can't even look at young girls anymore People will think I'm some kind of pervert Adult sex is either boring or dirty Young people they can get away with murder I don't write songs about girls anymore I have to write songs about women No more boy meets girl boy loses girl More like man tries to understand what the hell went wrong 'Cause I'm an adult now I'm an adult now I've got the problems of an adult On my head and on my shoulders I'm an adult now I'm an adult now I'm an adult now I can't take any more illicit drugs I can't afford any artificial joy I'd sure look like a fool dead in a ditch somewhere With a mind full of chemicals Like some cheese-eating high school boy 'Cause I'm an adult now I'm an adult now I've got the problems of an adult On my head and on my shoulders I'm an adult now Sometimes my head hurts and sometimes my stomach hurts And I guess it won't be long For I'm sitting in a room with a bunch Of people whose necks and backs are aching Whose sight and hearing's fading Who just can't seem to get it up Speaking of hearing, I can't take too much loud music I mean I like to play it, but I sure don't like the racket Noise, but I can't hear anything Just guitars screaming, screaming, screaming Some guy screaming in a leather jacket Woah! I'm an adult now I'm an adult now I've got the problems of an adult On my head and on my shoulders I'm an adult now I'm an adult now I'm an adult now I've got the problems of an adult On my head and on my shoulders I'm an adult now I'm an adult now I'm an adult now I'm an adult now
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"I'm an Adult Now" is a song by the Canadian band The Pursuit of Happiness. It was initially released independently in 1986.
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Band's PopularityThe track played a crucial role in the initial success of the band led by songwriter Moe Berg and it helped them to secure a record deal.
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Song RepetitionInterestingly, "I'm an Adult Now" was recorded and released three separate times - in 1986, 1988, and 1990.
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Todd Rundgren's InvolvementThe one and only Todd Rundgren, who is a renowned American multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and record producer remixed the band's static rendering of the song in 1986.
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Song's Concert Opening"I'm an Adult Now" is typically played as the band's concert opener.
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Prominent Music VideoThe low-budget music video for the song, produced for the 1986 version, became a staple on Canadian music channel MuchMusic.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of the song famously express despair and frustration about growing older, creating a connection with many listeners.
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Song's RecognitionThe track was listed by Q magazine as one of the '1,001 Best Songs Ever' in 2003.
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U.S. Chart Success"I'm an Adult Now" reached #6 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart in 1989.
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Inclusion in CompilationsThe song has been included in several compilation albums such as "Best of The Pursuit of Happiness" and "One Sided Story".
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