I remember when high school was a distant dream
But it came so much faster than it seemed
Getting my license was something I was wishing
And now I slip my keys into the ignition
In 6th grade I fantasized about being 18
But now I am and realize I don't know what it means
Growing up is absolutely terrifying
The glamour, stripped away, I'm left with a fear looming
Where did the time go
How was I supposed to know
That it would pass me by so fast
And enjoying it? I didn't get a chance
I wish somebody would've told me
"Growing up isn't all it's cracked up to be"
It's a really scary place to be in
And I don't even know where to begin
Riding bikes with my best friend through the neighborhood
Back when times were oh so good
But now even that has changed
Who knew growing up would be so strange
I wish I had cherished those moments more
'Cause now I see how much easier it was before
Stress-free, carefree with no responsibility
Back when I still thought I could be anyone I wanted to be
Where did the time go
How was I supposed to know
That it would pass me by so fast
And enjoying it? I didn't get a chance
I wish somebody would've told me
"Growing up isn't all it's cracked up to be"
It's a really scary place to be in
And I don't even know where to begin
Walked in the halls with all the older kids I looked up to
But now I realize, they also didn't have a clue
I thought they had it all figured out
But now I know they were haunted by doubt
Playing cherry bomb, swinging on the swings
Those used to be my favorite things
If only I knew that time would soon bend
And all of that would come to an end
Where did the time go
How was I supposed to know
That it would pass me by so fast
And enjoying it? I didn't get a chance
I wish somebody would've told me
"Growing up isn't all it's cracked up to be"
It's a really scary place to be in
And I don't even know where to begin
Where did the time go
How was I supposed to know
That it would pass me by so fast
And enjoying it? No I never got a chance
I wish somebody would've warned me
"Growing up's not as great as they said it'd be"
It's a really scary place to be in
And I still don't even know where to begin