[Verse 1:Johnny Gill]
Growing up can be a pain
You're not a man until you come of age
We've given up our teenage years
In the effort to pursue our career
Who a**umes responsibility
Of having to support our families
Who's protecting us from harm
Is there anyone around, that we can trust
[Prehook 1: Ricky + Ralph + Bobby + Ronnie
+ Michael + (Johnny)]
So we search for answers to our questions
(Looking for the answers)
No answers but we're taught a lesson everytime (Everytime)
Through mistakes we've learned to gather wisdom (Ohhhohhh)
Life's responsibilities falls in our hands
[Hook]
Keep on learning, keep on growing
(Cause wisdom helps us understand)
We're maturing, without knowing
(These are the things that change boys to men)
[Verse 2]
Oh the goals we set may exceed reality
Cause failure always is a possibility
Who can tell us that we're wrong
It's up to us to figure out, what life is all about
[Prehook 2]
So we search for answers to questions
Looking for the answers
No answers but we're taught a lesson everytime
Through mistakes we've learned to gather wisdom
'cause wisdom helps us see our responsibility
[Refrain]
I know it is hard sometimes growing up can be a pain
Know what I mean know what I mean
Is all you have to do is
All you have to do is hold on hold on hold on no no no no no baby