Teddy Grey - Billie & Lil Nas Lyrics

I always thought that I'd be ahead of my time
And now I'm feeling like I'm 30 years behind
Cause I see teenagers performing on TV
I'm only 21, why are they younger than me?

I'm white, I play guitar, I thought that was enough
I planned on coasting, now my futures looking rough
They're writing better songs, oh god I can't compete
I'm only 21, why are they younger than me?

The kids are running circles around me
The kids are running circles around me, can't you see?
Not even blacking out can shield from the truth
Not even out of college and I'm swallowed by the youth
Thought I'd chase all the old timers out of this city
Now the kids are running circles around me

Look at Billie Eilish, I cant be that cool
I didn't have the luxury of getting homeschooled
Fitting in with classmates stifled creativity
She's only 17, how is she cooler than me?

Look at Lil Nas X, god that kid is smart
He understands how memes are there to help promote your art
Imagine breaking chart records while you were still 19
I better break those records by the time I'm 23

The kids are running circles around me
The kids are running circles around me, can't you see?
Not even blacking out can shield from the truth
Not even out of college and I'm swallowed by the youth
I hear their music and it's like they're mocking me
Oh the kids are running circles around me

The kids are running circles around me
The kids are running circles around me, can't you see?
Not even blacking out can shield from the truth
Barely out of college and I'm swallowed by the youth
Every shred of ego I have left has to agree
That the kids are running circles around me