Growing Up (Sloane's Song)

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 mum should raise the kids at home
But baby I know that that isn't true
'Cause your mum is 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 could 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
Get 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
And 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 everyday, give your mama 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 mum up, do yoga, learn about 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 sunset 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
And 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
And 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'm still growing up, ooh
I'm still growing up
I'm still growing up