Kids Grow Up
A Journey of Growth and Redemption: Kids Grow Up by Eli Rhodes
Lyrics
I ain't who I used to be
I have changed from who I used to be
All my used to be's
References to past versions of myself
Aren't me anymore
Those versions no longer define me
The life I used to live
My current life differs from my past
Ain't how I live now
How I live now contrasts with before
It ain't just me I'm living for
I live for more than just myself
I'm a kid that grew up
Transition from childhood to adulthood
Settled down
Established a settled life
Drove out of his
Left the familiar surroundings
Drive through town
Exited the routine town
Met a girl bought a ring
Encountered someone, committed, bought a ring
Built a house and family
Established a home and family
I learned from the past
Learned from past experiences
But don't live in it
Chooses not to dwell on the past
And I won't waste
Values the current time and won't waste it
The time I'm gettin'
Time received as a gift from a higher power
From above
Acknowledges a divine source of time
To watch my kids grow up
Expresses a commitment to witnessing children's growth
All of my old ghosts
Past troubles represented by scars
Live in bullet holes
Reflects on past mistakes and their impact
That remind me
Reminder of places to avoid
Where I shouldn't go
Reflects on experiences and lessons
And I hope my scars
Hopes that personal growth leaves a positive mark
Leave more than a mark
Desires a legacy that the family is proud to display
That may family's
Family legacy represented by scars
Ashamed to show
Family's acknowledgment and acceptance
I'm a kid that grew up
Continues the theme of growing up and settling down
Settled down
Building a stable life after maturing
Drove out of his
Leaving the past behind, moving forward
Drive through town
Moving away from familiar places
Met a girl bought a ring
Commitment, marriage, and starting a family
Built a house and family
Establishing a home and family structure
I learned from the past
Learning from past experiences
But don't live in it
Avoiding dwelling on past mistakes
And I won't waste
Valuing and making the most of the present
The time I'm gettin'
Appreciating the time received from a higher power
From above
Acknowledging a divine source of time
To watch my kids grow up
Reiterates commitment to witnessing children's growth
I never thought I would
Unexpected positive outcomes from settling down
But when I did it sure did me good
Surprising benefits from life choices
I'm a kid that grew up
Reaffirms the journey from childhood to adulthood
Settled down
Maintaining a settled and stable life
Drove out of his
Moving away from the past, leaving the routine town
Drive through town
Commitment, marriage, and family building
Met a girl bought a ring
Continuation of the journey into family life
Built a house and family
Learning from past experiences
I learned from the past
Acknowledging past lessons without dwelling on them
But don't live in it
Choosing not to be defined by past mistakes
And I won't waste
Valuing and making the most of the present
The time I'm gettin'
Appreciating the time received from a higher power
From above
Acknowledging a divine source of time
To watch my kids grow up
Reiterates commitment to witnessing children's growth
Gonna watch my kids grow up
Expresses the intention to witness children growing up
Gonna watch my kids grow up
Repetition of the commitment to witness children's growth
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