

Prompt / Lyrics
I was 7 with a notebook and a dream in my hands Mama said, “Boy, don’t rush to be a man” Skinned knees, big plans, thought I had it all mapped But time don’t wait—it don’t ever turn back By 11 I was losing some friends to the street And I learned that silence can be bittersweet Daddy worked late, I’d play songs in the dark Wishing my voice could light up his heart Now I’m older, and I still don’t sleep Got these songs that I sing when the pain cuts deep If I could tell that little boy something true I’d say, “One day, the world’s gonna need you” But we grew up too fast, no time to dance slow Life hit hard like a punch to the soul Now I’m chasing peace in a suit and a mask Tryna laugh like I did in the past Oh, we grew up too fast— Now I just want to make it last Got gold on my wrist but I’m broke inside Smiles in my pics, but they’re just a disguise Told the mirror I’m fine, but it saw through that lie Still I walk like I own it, with tears in my eye What if all we needed was a hand to hold? Not the money, the fame, or the glitter and gold I’d give it all back for one more night Singing bad notes with my brother under porch light Yeah, we grew up too fast, and the world spun wild But I still see hope in my inner child Now I’m dancing slow through the broken glass Tryna find love in the questions I ask ’Cause we grew up too fast— But maybe now… we’re home at last
Tags
funk, rock, alternative rock, pop, pop punk
2:29
No
6/19/2025