Growing Up Album

Intro: They say, "Boys don't cry" But your daddy shed a lot of tears They say I should be a strong man But, baby, I'm still filled with fear Sometimes I don't know who I am Sometimes I question why I'm here I just wanna be a good dad Well, I'll be I had no idea They say, "Girls shouldn't be tough" And Mom should raise the kids at home But Baby, I know that that isn't true 'Cause your momma's the toughest person I know I wanna raise you to be like her And watch you show the world how to do it on your own I'm still trying to figure out who I am I don't wanna mess this up or do this wrong I'm gonna be there for your first breath I don't know if I'll be there for your first step I do promise you that I'll try to work less But the tool is rotted And I got this album Put in so many hours And I just want the outcome to be something That I can look back and I can be proud of Don't wanna be a dad that's living in Facetime But I got a world to sing to and you at the same time I won't spoil you You can trust that but your Sweet Sixteen you get a bus pass Had your heart broken? Been there done that I love you, and I can't give you enough of that Back to the community that raised you up Read Langston Hughes I suggest The Raisin in the Sun Listen to Sam Cooke, A Change Gon' Come You put the work in, don't worry about the parise, my love Don't try to change the world Find something that you love And do it every day Do that for the rest of your life And eventually the world will change I'll be patient, one more month You wrap your fingers around my thumb Times are changing, I know Who am I? You'll find the person you become Yes, I'm still growing up, up, up, up I'll still growing up, up, up, up Still growing up I recommend that you read The Alchemist Listen to your teachers But cheat in calculus And tell the truth Regardless of the consequence And everyday, give your momma a compliment Take your girl to the prom But don't get too drunk hanging out the limo Slow dance with your woman in your arms Sneak her after, but boy, you better tiptoe Don't wake your mom up Do yoga, learn about karma Find God, but be the Dogma The quickest way to happiness Learn to be selfless Ask more questions Talk about yourself less Study David Bowie, James Bowen, and Tupac Watch the sunset with best friends from a rooftop Wear a helmet Don't be stupid J-walk, but look before you do it If it snows, go outside Build a jump, Get some help Get a sled, thrash the hill With your friends, till it melts Go to festivals Camp, fall in love, dance Only young once, my love, one This is your chance Take risks 'Cause life moves so fast Only young once, my love, one This is your chance I'll be patient, one more month You wrap your fingers around my thumb Times are changing, I know Who am I? You'll find the person you become Yes, I'm still growing up, up, up, up I'll still growing up, up, up, up I'll be patient, one more month You wrap your fingers around my thumb Times are changing, I know Who am I? You'll find the person you become Yes, I'm still growing up I'll still growing up I'll still growing up I'll still growing up I'll still growing up I'll still growing up I'll still growing up