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Songs about adolescence too often gloss over the complicated moments.

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The teenage dream archetype is a pop-culture fantasy and no one really wants to be 17 forever.

Lucy Dacusremembers the uncomfortable moments.

On her new albumHome Video, she talks about youthful growing pains.

You get pushed around by the world and the rules that are set for you.

Her songs examine unequal power relationships between parents and friends and lovers.

Bad dads, bible camp indoctrination, and perpetual peer pressure all take the stage in Dacuss coming-of-age album.