[Intro] [ rhythmic loop: bam BAM bam Bam bam – playful polka pattern continues in all verses ] [Verse 1] Is it just me, or maybe you too? There’s a kid inside, always breakin’ through Doesn’t matter if you're eighteen or ninety-nine At some point, that child says, “Now it’s my time!” And then – chaos knocks at your front door... It starts off small with a prank or two Hiding ‘round corners, yelling “Boo!” But if no one stops it, oh my my Someone might land with a bruise and cry! [Pre-Chorus] [ bright accordion stabs with fast-paced bouncy rhythm, comic tone rising ] And when it goes too far, oh what a scene From a tickle war to a trampoline! [Chorus] [ bouncy polka melody with upbeat tuba bassline and swirling clarinet fills ] There’s a child in you, And it wants to play! Doesn’t care if it’s night or day Whether it’s right or not – doesn’t ask how It just grabs a stick and screams, “I’m a knight now!” [Break] [ quirky instrumental break: kazoo, honky horn hits, slide whistle and wooden percussion ] [Verse 2] Paper hats become kingly crowns Shopping carts turn to battlegrounds Pillow forts rise like castles high And "grown-up rules"? Say goodbye! You chase balloons, you slip and fall You doodle weird things on the office wall You laugh too loud, you sing off key And that’s the way it’s meant to be! [Pre-Chorus] [ rising tempo with layered brass and animated tambourine shakes ] When the world feels grey and overdone That little kid says, “Hey! Let’s have some fun!” [Chorus] [ full band polka energy, richer brass, harmonized vocals join in ] There’s a child in you, And it wants to play! It doesn’t care what people say Be it serious time or boring work It throws confetti like a dork! [Bridge] [ xylophone melody over humorous key changes, bouncing rhythm with comic timing ] Maybe it’s madness, maybe it's grace To wear a fake mustache on your face But life’s too short to always be sane Let that wild child out again! [Final Chorus] [ climax with strong polka drive, backing vocals echoing lead, tuba and accordion collide joyfully ] There’s a child in you, Let it dance and shout! Don't lock it up – just let it out! A pillow sword, a giggle fit You never really outgrow it! [Outro] [ fading loop: bam BAM bam Bam bam, layered with silly laughs, kazoos, and rhythmic claps ]
