The song describes a period of addiction and self-destructive behaviors as a teen, including smoking, drinking, playing video games excessively, and using phones too much. Friends and family warned about the dangers but their advice was not heeded. Over time, the singer realizes the importance of seeking help and making positive changes like quitting bad habits and focusing on self-improvement, which allowed them to overcome struggles and prioritize their health and well-being.

1. SONG CONTEST LYRICS
Once upon when we were teens,
some addictions came to us
alone we were unable to stop them.
Hey, went face to face with all our moods,
many problems just appeared
and everything then went out of control.
Somebody told me once then
you should let it go away,
but I didn’t listen to what he said.
And we start: smoking, drinking,
and playing video games,
using phones and hurting ourselves.
They said: one day you will all realise
that there’s a better way to do things,
my loved ones told me when I was just a teen
that we were playing with our health,
my loved ones told me.
(techno music)
We started to remake our lives,
step by step and working hard,
we helped ourselves and won the final war.
They said, go to rehab and search for help,
now I know that I am strong
because I love and trust myself again.
Somebody told me once then
you should let it go away,
but I didn’t listen to what he said.
And we start: smoking, drinking,
and playing video games,
using phones and hurting ourselves.
They said: one day you will all realise
that there’s a better way to do things,
my loved ones told me when I was just a teen
that we were playing with our health,
my loved ones told me.
Those were the cheers that kept us up.
my loved ones told me,
my loved ones told me.