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Grow Up
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This is a recording of a live performance from a long time ago. I never got around to making a full "studio" version of this song. Would probably sound good with a full arrangement.
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Released 16-Jan-2025
Category Folk
Application GarageBand
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Type mp3
Size 5.8 Mb
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Plays 9
Downloads 0
Weekly plays 1
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Lyrics
When I Grow Up

When I grow up don't wanna be who I am now
I wanna be like Superman, I wanna be like Thurston Howel
I'll be the man with Mary Ann
I'll have an Island all my own like Dr No
Before I'm old

I've got some issues, yes, I know
When I grow up I'll have them solved
To everything we thought I'd be
Just what do you expect from me?

When I grow up don't wanna drink myself to sleep
I wanna pill that makes me look cool to the girls on my tv
So long to dreams and big ambitions
there'll be no need I'll have it all in the end
before I'm old

I've got some issues, yes, I know
When I grow up I'll have them solved
To everything we thought I'd be
Just what do you expect from me?

And when I'm old don't wanna pass away in bed
I wann ride a nuclear missile just like Slim Pickens did
And everything I've ever done, and everything I've ever said will all make perfect sense
before I'm dead

I've got some issues, yes, I know
When I grow up I'll have them solved
To everything we thought I'd be
Just what do you expect from me?
Just what do you expect from me?
To hell with all these stupid dreams
Comments
artist
That's some splendid songwriting. The line "And everything I've ever done, and everything I've ever said will all make perfect sense before I'm dead"... Bravo.
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Love it ........!   FAV........!
 
1 year ago
artist
I knew I was gonna like this after the first few lines.  Such unique and original lyrics. Hey, I had a big wheel like in the picture!
1 year ago
artist
Pushing 60 and have decided I don't realy want to grow up, but if it meant a chance to be alone on an island with May Ann...
A full arrangement would sound good, but I don't know that you could really improve on this. The simple arrangement of just voice and guitar I think lends a lot to the song. Keeps the lyrics front and center, and they are great lyrics.
Love it! Thanks for sharing.
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Love your vocals. Great lyrics & music!!! :)
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