Madison Beer has made it clear that she does not share the nostalgia that many feel for the year 2016, an era now being celebrated across social media. The 26-year-old singer, reflecting on the trend that’s seen celebrities like Charlie Puth and Hailey Bieber revisit their pasts, emphasized that her teenage years were not as carefree or enjoyable as they seemed to others.

In a recent interview with Interview Magazine, Beer expressed that she feels much better about her current life compared to nearly a decade ago, stating, “I definitely feel way better in my life now than I did then.” While she acknowledged the nostalgia surrounding the music and events from 2016, she noted, “But as someone who did not have the best time in my teenage years, I definitely prefer to stay in the now.”

When asked if there was anything from that time she wished to hold onto, she humorously mentioned her old clothes, considering the resurgence of mid-2010s fashion. She reflected on what she would change if given the chance to go back, citing a desire to have spent more time with her younger brother, who was an annoyance in her teenage years but is now one of her closest friends.

Beer’s rise to fame began at the age of 13 after Justin Bieber promoted her YouTube cover of Etta James’ “At Last.” Looking back, she has been open about the struggles of growing up in the limelight. In an earlier interview with Elle, she discussed the challenges she faced as a minor in the industry, explaining, “It forced me to grow up really fast, and it messed me up in a lot of ways. I’ve hopefully recovered a bit by now.”