Discover the story of the song > 29 – Gin Blossoms

The protagonist is reflecting on the passage of time and how he has yet to fully mature at the age of 29. He acknowledges that he should not make promises he can't keep and that he sometimes falls for his own lies. He ponders whether wishing for good things will actually bring them about, or if they will simply fade away like childhood memories. The protagonist encourages taking risks instead of avoiding them and hoping for the best.