When my PALMS grow bigger
and my hips grow wider,
then I'll be a man.

And until it happens
I will SIT and wonder
what will I become

I will be so much older
I will be so much wiser
I will be so much BOLDER
I will be so much smarter

And we'll walk together
And we'll share our stories
about the places we've come to know

Yes, when my face grows tougher
and my heart grows nearer
I will BUILD you a fortress in the trees

I will be so much older
I will be so much wiser
I will be so much BOLDER
I will be so much smarter


(note: i suck at this. someone ban me.)


Lyrics submitted by cementfloor, edited by ochreshrew

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    "Yes, when my face grows tougher and my heart grows nearer I will BUILD you a fortress in the trees"

    cuteeee song, I love that he isnt afraid to play with his voice. what a good risk to take !

    aapplauseon October 25, 2007   Link
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    It's "When my PALMS grow bigger..."

    UsedToVacationon November 05, 2007   Link
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    "SIT and wonder, what will I become."

    I think the second "older" is "bolder."

    UsedToVacationon November 05, 2007   Link

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