Nobody prepares you for how fast four years can go by
The moment I get out of my car, the clock starts ticking
The beginning of the end is here
It’s a mix of nervous excitement pooling in my torso
Excitement for the last of my firsts, nervousness for the first of my lasts
I have so much, and so little to look forward to
Cheers to the last first day.

Maybe I was exaggerating about nerves, it’s not too bad
The traffic situation could be better, but it’s manageable
I like my classes, they’re easy, and I’m breezing through them
I’m an intern for the work field I want to go into
Everything’s happening so fast, and it’s just the start
Buckle up, it’s only the initial push-off,
Cheers to the last first week.

I get out so early now, how’d I manage a whole seven hours of this?
Even though I go to work after I get out, my day is so different
Shadowing a professional is amazing, time passes by so quickly
This year feels so easy, but so drastically unique
There’s no pile of applications taunting me at my desk
The stressful part is over, my shoulders feel so light
I hadn’t even noticed I made it through midterm season
Cheers to the last winter break.

Getting out of bed is so daunting now
I’ve already been accepted to the university I’ve dreamed of
What’s the point of going to school if I’ve already gotten the green light?
I’ve checked all the boxes, met all the requirements
Hand me that piece of paper I’ve been working on for twelve years
I’m so ready to get out of this place
Cheers to the last spring break.
A four hour ceremony and one diploma later, it’s over?
How’d I get here? Walking across this stage to shake my principal’s hand
It feels like just last week I stepped out of my car for the first time
I could’ve sworn my midterms were a few days ago
My allergies from the spring pollen aren’t even gone yet
But I guess, that’s a wrap
Here’s to the first day as a graduate.