I don't want you growing up to be me Giving everything to chase my dreams You don't have to worry yet I can hold you close When she throws away your teenage heart When you passed the test but crashed the car Big boys ought to cry sometimes It's okay if you do If you need me, I'm here Just gonna love you the best that I can And if you call me 4 AM I'll be there, I'll be right there So go and take this world apart 'Cause I know you'll do it with your mama's heart And all I that I ask is don't grow up to be me Grow up to be you I'll know that I'll catch you stealing liquor from me Cause I remember doing the same at 16 Wake you on the bathroom floor Make sure you're alright 'Cause when you need me, I'm here When you get in trouble I'll steer you clear And when you call me for a lift home I'll be there, I'll be right there So go and take this world apart 'Cause I know you'll do it with your mama's heart And all I that I ask is don't grow up to be me Grow up to be you If you get lost among the stars Don't forget you've always got your mama's heart And I don't wanna push you Whatever you do, grow up to be you Now there's a reason and a rhyme for most things But you should try to find your own in everything And take your time, there's no rush to grow up So go and take this world apart 'Cause I know you'll do it with your mama's heart And all I that I ask is don't grow up to be me Grow up to be you If you get lost among the stars Don't forget you've always got your mama's heart And I don't wanna push you Whatever you do, grow up to be you No, I don't want to push you Whatever you do, grow up to be you
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