Intro (soft, tired voice): I didnāt ask for thisā¦ But I wonāt let them fallā¦ Verse 1: I was just a kid, now Iām cooking meals Wiping tears, teaching them whatās real They look at me like I got all the answers But Iām still scared of all these disasters Homework on the table, bills on my mind Tryna be strong but Iām breaking inside They call my name in the middle of the night I hold āem close, tell āem āitās alrightā Chorus: Iām just a child, but Iām raising babies Gave up my life so they could be safe, see I smile for them, even when I break āCause their little hearts are at stake If I fall down, whoās gonna care? Whoās gonna braid her little hair? So I stand tall, even when Iām weak āCause they got meā¦ and they need me Verse 2: Missed out on friends, missed out on fun Growing up faster than I shouldāve begun Teacher asked why Iām always so tired Didnāt say Iām the one they require Lunch money turned into diapers and food I learned real quick how to change my mood From crying alone to singing them songs Telling them stories to make them feel strong Bridge: Sometimes I cry when they fall asleep Pray to God their souls Heāll keep I donāt know how, but I find a way To be their light every single day Chorus (stronger): Iām just a child, but Iām raising babiesā¦ Gave up my life so they could be safe, seeā¦ Outro (quiet, emotional): Maybe one dayā¦ Theyāll understandā¦ I did everythingā¦ The best I canā¦
