Oh-oh-ooh
It’s fire
Huh, as we go on we remember
All the times we spent together
As our lives change from whatever
We will still be friends forever
First off, tell the girl in my math class: I’m rich
And you broke, bitch, I had the last laugh
And to the dumb nigga in my science lab
How’d it feel when we fought and you caught a jab?
Man, fuck prom, fuck the teacher that was always talkin’ on the intercom
And fuck the student that we thought was always gon’ bring in a bomb
And all of the girls wild, them bitches was too foul
They all on my dick now
Huh, as we go on we remember
All the times we spent together
As our lives change from whatever
We will still be friends forever
Information leaker, had a crush on one of my teachers
Used to fantasize, makin’ love with her behind the bleachers
And to all the people who ain’t like me, I ain’t like me either
Half my class was havin’ kids, guess we had that jungle fever, uh
I was waitin’ for my graduation, growin’ impatient
What I didn’t know was this grown-up world (This grown-up world)
Was just school in a blown-up world (This blown-up world)
There’s still gossip, there’s still drama, there’s still problems
There’s a right and there’s a wrong
There’s still people that I think won’t love me ’til I’m gone
Lowkey miss the days walkin’ ’round in my school halls
But now I got a bigger job, the world screamin’ my songs
Huh, as we go on we remember
All the times we spent together
As our lives change from whatever
We will still be friends forever
Lauren is such a bitch (I know, right?)
I don’t even understand why guys like her, she’s not even cute
She’s not even pretty
Have you seen how much make-up she wears?
And by the way she facetunes her pictures so much
I honestly think she bought her followers
She barely gets any likes any way (Mmm, she’s honestly kinda sad)
And you wanna’ know the craziest part about all of it? (What?)
She doesn’t even have any idea her boyfriend’s been cheatin’ on her this entire time (Huuh!)
Looking Back: Nostalgia and Honest Memories
“Graduation” by benny blanco captures the whirlwind of emotions that come with finishing high school. The lyrics are raw and unfiltered, blending nostalgia with humor and bittersweet honesty. The song is driven by memories—some fond, others more critical—highlighting the complicated relationships and social hierarchies that define teenage years. With lines about friendships, rivalries, and the pressure to fit in, benny blanco paints a vivid picture of the high school experience. The repeated chorus, “as we go on, we remember,” emphasizes how shared memories can bind friends even as their lives take different directions.
From Adolescence to Adulthood
Beyond reminiscing, the song offers a critical look at the transition into adulthood. It suggests that the drama and challenges of high school don’t simply end after graduation—they evolve and follow us into the “grown-up world.” The lyrics touch on themes of personal growth, disillusionment, and the complexity of human relationships. Despite all the changes, the song’s message is clear: some connections endure, and the memories made during those years leave a lasting impact.
Song Credits
- Artist: benny blanco
- Songwriters: benny blanco, Juice WRLD
- Release Year: 2019
- Label: Friends Keep Secrets, Interscope Records