Supposed to Be (Former Gifted Child)
Pop-halloween-esque, upbeat yet spooky, with playful male vocals delivered tongue-in-cheek. Think bouncy synths, funky bass, and a campy haunted-house vibe — like a mix of novelty Halloween tracks (“Monster Mash” energy) with a modern ironic pop flair. Vocals should be dramatic and exaggerated for comic effect, with moments of whispered asides for punchlines (“…I was supposed to be a lot of things”).
Supposed to Be (Former Gifted Child)
Pop-halloween-esque, upbeat yet spooky, with playful male vocals delivered tongue-in-cheek. Think bouncy synths, funky bass, and a campy haunted-house vibe — like a mix of novelty Halloween tracks (“Monster Mash” energy) with a modern ironic pop flair. Vocals should be dramatic and exaggerated for comic effect, with moments of whispered asides for punchlines (“…I was supposed to be a lot of things”).
Lyrics
Verse 1
Walked into the party, everybody’s dressed,
Witch hats, vampires, zombies lookin’ fresh.
They point at me, say, “Uh, what are you?”
I sigh real deep and say, “Let me tell you…”
Chorus
I was supposed to be a doctor, supposed to cure disease,
Supposed to change the world, write books with expertise.
But now I’m just a costume that comes with self-regret,
I’m a Former Gifted Child — and this is all you get.
Verse 2
Someone says, “Did you forget your mask?”
“No, my disappointment’s doing that task.”
No props, no makeup, no fake vampire bite,
Just crushing expectations in plain sight.
Chorus
I was supposed to be a lawyer, or maybe president,
Instead I binge old sitcoms and can’t pay the rent.
The scariest of all? A future unfulfilled,
I’m a Former Gifted Child — and that’s my haunted skill.
Bridge
I was told I’d change the world before the age of ten,
But now my biggest flex is: “I finished Netflix… again.”
They ask, “What’s your superpower?” — I laugh and say out loud,
“I overthink my grocery list and disappoint my crowd!”
Final Chorus
I was supposed to be a genius, supposed to build a plane,
Supposed to make inventions and a billion in my name.
Instead I brought this costume, and trauma unreconciled,
I’m the spookiest of all: The Former Gifted Child.
Tagline
“…I was supposed to be a lot of things.”