Grow Up

GROW UP

Oh, grow up— one would say you’re of an age

To behave more maturely at this stage

Perhaps some pain in you has never healed

And, every time you part your lips, it lies there revealed

Listening around corners, strained in vain

For if your ear were meant here, you would hear your name

Interrupting like a spoiled kid

You can’t help but to butt your uninvited comments in

It’s time to grow up— the world’s not going to slow up

And no one’s going to put up with childishness and carelessness for long

Do more and just grow up— clean your house and nose up

For no one’s going to show up and pay your way and carry you along

You’ve got to do it for yourself

You must give thought to others’ feelings, too

For what you hate in them, you really simply hate in YOU

Apologize— all faults will be recalled

The choices of one will affect the futures of all

Pick up your trash— no one will clean for you

Watch your own back and always make to guard yourself, for true

Press your edge and become something more

And if you wish for peace, you must be prepared for war

It’s time to grow up— the world’s not going to slow up

They’re laughing when you give up; start making haste with sturdiness and speed

Do more than just show up— raise your chin and own up

Push to get what you want— you’re going to have to fight for what you need

You’ve got to do it for yourself

Grow up

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Music and lyrics by Wulf Downard. Arranged, performed, and produced by Wulf Downard.

Wulf Downard