Wait Wait a little longer kid, what you wanna grow up so fast for? Why you doin' like I did? Didn't you say I got what I asked for? But you're afraid to find out like me and climb out but you're always close to me You got a different story, it's the same damn thing Got a long way, rest your feet I know you can do anything You are such a handsome boy, don't you give up your glory Why you wanna hit them streets? Didn't you never hear my story? And it's fine to waste time but you've got a beautiful mind and you're always close to me You're a different kid but it's the same damn thing And it's a long way, you better rest your feet I know that you want everything That's what you told me I still believe you I still see it's true I need you And I know you, dear but if you've gotta make it then I can take it from here Wait a little longer kid Didn't I never say I would miss you? Don't go until I come home Please don't go until I kiss you And it's hard to grow up but we all know it's tough Yeah, you're always close to me You'll have a different story, it's the same damn thing You got a long way, come on, rest your feet I know you can do anything