Song information On this page you can read the lyrics of the song Growing Up , by - Macklemore. Song from the album This Unruly Mess I've Made, in the genre Рэп и хип-хопRelease date: 25.02.2016
Record label: Macklemore
Song language: English
Growing Up |
| They say boys don't cry |
| But your dad has 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 |
| Will I be? |
| I have no idea |
| They say girls shouldn't be tough |
| And moms should raise their 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 tryna 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 can promise you that I'll try to work less |
| But the tour's routed, 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 |
| For 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 |
| Give back to community that raised you up |
| Read Langston Hughes, I suggest "A Raisin in the Sun" |
| Listen to Sam Cooke, a change gon' come |
| You put the work in, don't worry about the praise, 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'll wrap your fingers round my thumb |
| Times are changing, I know |
| But who am I if I'm the person you become |
| If I'm still growing up, up, up, up |
| I'm still growing up, up, up, up |
| I'm still growing up |
| I recommend that you read "The Alchemist" |
| Listen to your teachers, but cheat in calculus |
| Tell the truth, regardless of the consequence |
| And every day, 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 in after but boy, you better tiptoe |
| Don't wake your mom up |
| Do yoga, learn 'bout karma |
| Find God, but leave the dogma |
| The quickest way to happiness? |
| Learning to be selfless |
| Ask more questions, talk about yourself less |
| Study David Bowie, James Baldwin and 2Pac |
| Watch the sun set with best friends from a rooftop |
| Wear a helmet, don't be stupid |
| Jaywalk, 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, 'til it melts |
| Go to festivals, camp, fall in love and dance |
| You're only young once, my loved one, this is your chance |
| Take risks, cause life moves so fast |
| You're only young once, my loved one, this is your chance |
| I'll be patient, one more month |
| You'll wrap your fingers round my thumb |
| Times are changing, I know, but who am I if |
| I'm the person you become |
| If I'm still growing up, up, up, up |
| I'm still growing up, up, up, up |
| I'll be patient, one more month |
| You'll wrap your fingers round my thumb |
| Times are changing, I know |
| But who am I if I'm the person you become |
| If I'm still growing up, still growing up, still growing up |
| If I'm still growing up, still growing up, still growing up |
| I'm still growing up |
| I'm still growing up, ooh |
| I'm still growing up |
| I'm still growing up |