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Growing Up Is
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Wikipedia article
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"'Growing Up Is'" (styled as "Growing Up Is ___") is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Ruel. The song was released on 10 December 2021 as the lead single from his forthcoming debut studio album. The song has peaked at number 68 on the ARIA charts.
The song was described in a press release as being an "ode to the messy, complicated, yet ultimately exhilarating rites of passage we all traverse while growing up." with Ruel saying
"The idea of the underline at the end of the title was to try to explain that everyone has a different experience growing up. Everyone has ups and downs, but because it's never just one thing, I couldn't just give it one word and wanted to leave it open for interpretation."
Music video
An official live video, directed by Grey Ghost, produced by Jessica Galea and filmed at Filmworx in Melbourne was premiered on 9 December 2021.
Critical reception
Al Newstead from 'ABC' said "The track has the old-school soul of the 19-year-old's golden voice but the production is dreamier, with echoing drums and shimmering guitars providing a melancholy fringe. It all builds to an enrapturing chorus that captures the dizzying experience of youth: falling in and out of love and emotional yo-yo'ing between profound reflection and partying:"
Charts
Certifications
References
Category:2021 singles
Category:2021 songs
Category:Ruel (singer) songs
Category:RCA Records singles
Category:Songs written by M-Phazes
Category:Songs written by Ruel (singer)
Category:Songs written by Julian Bunetta
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