"Granted" is an original song from High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. The song is sung by Olivia Rodrigo as Nini Salazar-Roberts.
Background[]
The original song was released as a single on all streaming platforms on June 4, 2021.
Summary[]
Olivia Rodrigo’s character, Nini, regrets joining the Youth Actors' Conservatory in Denver to chase her dream of becoming an actor. Already burdened by leaving her friends and boyfriend behind in Salt Lake City, Nini’s situation is made worse by the school’s experience not living up to her expectations. When Nini returns home for Valentine’s Day weekend and spends time with her loved ones, she gains better clarity on what she values in her life. As she boards a bus back to Denver, she sings the song and decides to stay home.
Lyrics[]
How can something shake up every dream I hoped for?
Wakin' up to everything around me turned cold, mm-hmm-mm
Don't wanna go back to second-guessin' my world
But all I left behind has got me feelin' so torn, mm-hmm-mm
Am I takin' it for granted?
Everything that I've been granted
I keep lyin' awake with these dreams in the dead of the night
'Cause somethin' don't feel right
Will I take it all for granted?
And be leavin' empty-handed?
Oh, I feel shaken, everything's changin' within me
It feels so dramatic how erratic I think
Chasin' everything but leave the one that chased me, ah-ah-ah
So much movin' forward just to take a step back
When all I ever wanted I already had, mm-hmm-mm
Am I takin' it for granted?
Everything that I've been granted
I keep lyin' awake with these dreams in the dead of the night
'Cause somethin' don't feel right
I won't take it all for granted
And be leavin' empty-handed
Oh, I feel shaken, everything's changin' within me
Will my heart lead me home?
'Cause I can't do this anymore
Tryin' to be somebody else
If I never left, I'd never know
Just how far I didn't have to go
To finally feel like myself
Am I takin' it for granted?
Everything that I've been granted
I keep lyin' awake with these dreams in the dead of the night
'Cause somethin' don't feel right
I won't take it all for granted
And be leavin' empty-handed
Oh, I feel shaken, everything's changin' within me
Am I takin' it for granted?
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