Growing Pains

"Growing Pains" is a song written and recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Alessia Cara for her forthcoming second studio album, The Pains of Growing. Written solely by Cara and produced by Pop & Oak, the track explores the challenges of entering adulthood. It was released to digital retailers June 15, 2018 through Def Jam Recordings and serviced to American hot adult contemporary radio June 25, 2018. Its official music video received a nomination for Best Cinematography at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.