Once I was 7 years old and my mama told me to be the kindest girl that I could be Once I was 7 years old
This is a scary world I didn't let that phase me We put our brave face on From the morning til the evening And by 11 I'd learnt words That hurt more than bruices Life is a restless game We're trying not to lose it
Once I was 11 years old My daddy told me My heart had to be the prettiest thing about me Once I was 11 years old
I've always dreamt so big And I'ma keep on dreaming And in a hopeless world I've always kept believing I've always kept on breathing Always kept achieving despite the sticks and stones I will not be defeated
Soon I'll be 20 years old And my brothers told me To hold the ones who love Me most so closely Soon I'll be 20 years old
I wanna make a change Make this place a little better We need to live within a world Where everybody matters No I dont wanna see Anyone's sons or daughters Crying 'cause they dont fit in With what society has taught them
Soon I'll be 20 years old And my friends have told me To keep my chin up When my tears are streaming Soon I'll be 20 years old
Soon we'll be 30 years old What will our lives hold Will I be satisfied with all that surrounds me Soon I'll be 30 years old
No matter how old we are Age is just a number It's never too late to love To reach or care for each other To forgive a brother Or to find a lover Live is a mystery Waiting to be discovered
Soon I'll be 60 years old My life will be a story Where my children Tell their children about me I'll watch a generation Rise up to change the nations The past lays down foundations For the future celebrations
Soon I'll be 60 years old Will I be all alone 'Cause I never valued what was all around me Soon I'll be 60 years old
Soon I'll be 60 years old And God will show me That he was by my side Through my every heartbeat
Once I was 7 years old and my mama told me to be the kindest girl that I could be Once I was 7 years old