They say boys cry But your daddy a lot of tears They say I be a strong man But baby, I'm filled with fear Sometimes I know who I am Sometimes I question why I'm I just be a good dad I be? I have no idea They say shouldn't be tough And moms should their kids at home But baby, I know that isn't true Cause momma's the toughest person I know I raise you to be like her And you show the world how to do it on your own I'm still tryna out who I am I don't mess this up or do this wrong I'm be there for your first breath I don't know if I'll be there for your first I can promise you that I'll try to work But the tour's routed, and I got album Put in so many hours, and I just the outcome To be something that I can back and I can be proud of Don't wanna be a dad that's in FaceTime But I've got a world to sing to and you at the same I won't spoil you, you can trust For your 16, you get a bus pass Had your broken? Been there, done that I love you and I give you enough of that Get back to that raised you up Langston Hughes, I suggest "A Raisin in the Sun" Listen to Sam Cooke, a gon' come You put the work in, don't worry the praise, my love Don't try to change the world, find that you love And do it day Do for the rest of your life And eventually, the will change
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I that you read The Alchemist Listen to teachers, but cheat in calculus Tell the truth, of the consequence And every day, give your a compliment Take your to the prom But don't get too drunk hanging out the Slow dance with your in your arms Sneak around after but boy, you better Don't your mom up, do yoga, learn 'bout karma By god, believe the The quickest way to happiness? to be selfless Ask more questions, about yourself less Steady David Bowie, James Bowen and Watch the sun set with friends from a rooftop a helmet, don't be stupid Jaywalk, but before you do it If it snows, go outside, build a jump, get help Get a sled, the hill with your friends till it melts
I'll be patient, one more You'll wrap your fingers my thumb are changing, I know, but who am I if I'm the person you If I'm growing up, up, up, up If I'm growing up, up, up, up I'm growing up
I'll be patient, one more You'll wrap your fingers my thumb are changing, I know, but who am I if I'm the you become If I'm growing up, up, up, up If I'm growing up, up, up, up I'm growing up