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Summary

The script tells the story of a boy growing up with self-doubt as he feels judged by spectators watching him play sports. At 12, he plays with anxiety despite giving his all. At 18, he wishes to pursue sports but hears the judgements. In adulthood, though critics remain, he realizes he may someday stand up to them. Throughout his life, their negativity makes him feel small, though he tries ignoring them.

Takeaways

• 😟 The lyrics describe feelings of anxiety and self-doubt at a young age on the soccer field
• 😔 There is a fear of judgment from spectators and a desire to avoid attention
• 😟 Similar feelings of not being good enough continue into early adulthood
• 🙁 There is internal pressure to figure out studies or work but also a desire to keep pursuing soccer
• 😫 Spectators continue to induce anxiety and self-doubt with their critiques
• 😔 Their harsh words, shouts and complaints make the singer feel small
• 😕 The singer grapples with whether to ignore or listen to the spectators
• 😔 At times there is a longing for no one to look or talk about them
• 🙁 The pressure and self-doubt persist even after turning 30
• 😕 But there is some hope the situation may change someday

Q & A

How old was the narrator when he first felt anxiety about playing soccer?

The narrator was 12 years old when he first felt anxiety about playing soccer.

What time of day did the narrator's soccer games take place?

The narrator's soccer games took place on Saturday mornings at 10 AM.

What physical effects did the narrator's anxiety have on him before a game?

The narrator's anxiety caused him to have fear in his legs and cold hands before a game.

What thoughts was the narrator having about what others think of him during games?

The narrator wondered what the people on the sidelines thought of him and if they thought he wasn't good enough.

How did the narrator feel about the people yelling from the sidelines?

The yelling from the sidelines made the narrator feel small and he sometimes wished nobody was watching him.

How old was the narrator when he started feeling pressure about his future?

The narrator started feeling pressure about his future when he was 18 years old.

What future options was the narrator contemplating at age 18?

At 18, the narrator was considering going to college or getting a job but wanted to keep pursuing soccer.

What critiques did the narrator anticipate about his soccer goals at age 18?

At 18, the narrator anticipated people critiquing him and saying he wasn't good enough to pursue soccer.

How does the narrator feel about the criticisms later in life at age 30?

Later in life at 30, the narrator seems to have gained more confidence and feels less affected by the criticisms.

What is the overall theme of the video script?

The overall theme is the narrator's journey in gaining confidence in himself and overcoming anxiety and self-doubt stemming from outside criticisms.