7 Years
Brooklyn Duo Lyrics

Once I was seven years old my momma told me
At age seven, my mother advised me to make friends to avoid loneliness.

Go make yourself some friends or you'll be lonely
My mother encouraged me to socialize as a way to avoid isolation.

Once I was seven years old
I recall a distant memory of being seven years old.

It was a big big world, but we thought we were bigger
As children, we had a grand perception of the world and our place in it.

Pushing each other to the limits, we were learning quicker
We were eager to challenge ourselves and learn at a seemingly accelerated rate.

By eleven smoking herb and drinking burning liquor
At age eleven, I had already begun experimenting with drugs and alcohol.

Never rich so we were out to make that steady figure
Coming from a humble background, we were driven to become financially stable.

Once I was eleven years old my daddy told me
At age eleven, my father advised me to find a life partner to avoid being alone.

Go get yourself a wife or you'll be lonely
My father encouraged me to seek a romantic partner to avoid isolation.

I always had that dream like my daddy before me
I shared my father's dream of becoming a successful songwriter.

So I started writing songs, I started writing stories
I pursued my dream by writing songs and creating stories.

Something about that glory just always seemed to bore me
I found the pursuit of fame and glory to be dull and unfulfilling.

Cause only those I really love will ever really know me
I came to the realization that only those close to me truly understand who I am.

Once I was 20 years old, my story got told
At age 20, I achieved a level of success that allowed my story to be shared with others.

Before the morning sun, when life was lonely
During early mornings, when I felt most alone, I reflected on my life.

I only see my goals, I don't believe in failure
I am only focused on my goals and do not let the fear of failure hold me back.

Cause I know the smallest voices, they can make it major
I am aware that even seemingly small efforts can have a large impact.

I got my boys with me at least those in favor
I have my friends with me, or at least the ones who support me.

And if we don't meet before I leave, I hope I'll see you later
I hope to see my friends again before I depart, but if I don't, I hope to see them in the future.

I was writing about everything, I saw before me
I wrote about everything that was happening in my life at age 20.

Soon we'll be 30 years old, our songs have been sold
As we approach age 30, we have had success in selling our music.

We've traveled around the world and we're still roaming
We have had the opportunity to travel the world and continue to be on the move.

I'm still learning about life
I am still gaining knowledge and experience as I grow older.

My woman brought children for me
My partner has given birth to children for me.

So I can sing them all my songs
I want to share my music with my children.

And I can tell them stories
I want to pass down stories and lessons to my children.

Most of my boys are with me
Most of my friends are still with me.

Some are still out seeking glory
Some of my friends are still trying to achieve fame and success.

And some I had to leave behind
I had to part ways with some friends.

My brother I'm still sorry
I still regret leaving my brother behind.

Remember life and then your life becomes a better one
Reflecting on one's life can lead to a better life.

I made a man so happy when I wrote a letter once
I brought happiness to someone's life by writing them a letter.

I hope my children come and visit, once or twice a month
I want my children to visit me regularly.

Soon I'll be 60 years old, will I think the world is cold
As I approach age 60, I wonder if the world will still seem harsh and unkind.

Or will I have a lot of children who can warm me
Perhaps my children will provide me with the warmth and love I need.

Soon I'll be 60 years old
I am nearing the age of 60.