Grow Up
Bun B Lyrics

Now everybody like to tell you about how grown they are
People love to boast about their maturity and responsibility

How they got they shit together and how 'on' they are
They claim to have everything organized and under control

How they got all their priorities lined up
They claim to have their priorities well-ordered

And focused on the future 'cause they made they mind up
They are determined to concentrate on their future plans

Well I'm here to tell ya, it's easier said than done
But in reality, it's harder to accomplish than it sounds

'Bout as easy as try'na take bread from Bun
Just as difficult as trying to take away Bun B's sustenance

You can try to make plans but they hard to stick to
Planning is challenging to follow through with

Not to mention these haters out here try'na trick you
Additionally, there are people who will attempt to deceive and deceive you

Soon as you hot, they say, 'freeze'
As soon as you become successful, they want you to stop and not progress further

Soon as you cold, they raise up the degrees
And when you are struggling, they intensify their criticism

I'm like please, take a second to think about it but not too many
I request you to pause and reflect, but not for an excessive amount of time

Can't get time back, they won't give you any
Time cannot be regained, and others won't give it to you freely

Look back at all the time you had and I bet you gon'
Take a moment to consider all the time you have wasted

Look at all the time you fucked off with regret
Reflect on the time you wasted and now regret

All the days you coulda' went from good to great
Think about the missed opportunities to excel

So while there's still time left it ain't too late for you to grow up
But there is still time for you to mature and make positive changes

When I was young, I was crazy and wild (Crazy and wild)
During my youth, I was reckless and impulsive

But now I'm grown and not a god damn child (God damn child)
But now I am mature and not an immature person

'Cause time is passin' and we turnin' the page (Turnin' the page)
Because time is progressing, and we are entering a new phase

So, man, you gotta start acting your age and grow up
So, my friend, it is time for you to behave maturely and develop

('Cause man it's time to grow up) see, man, it's time to grow up
(Because it is time for you to mature) Indeed, it is time for you to mature

(For real, it's time to grow up)
(Seriously, it is time to grow up)

'Cause you been fuckin' off with too much wrong
Because you have been engaging in too many negative activities

For too damn long, it's time to show up (For real)
You have been wasting time for an extended period, so it is time to make a change (Seriously)

So be a woman or a man and grow up
Therefore, be an adult and mature

Yeah, growin' up, no Pop to show me
Yes, while growing up, I did not have a father figure to guide me

Or tell me how to navigate properly
I did not receive proper guidance on making the right decisions

Stoppin' me, obstacles came constantly
Obstacles consistently hindered my progress

Try'na hold onto prim rope consciously
Trying my best to hold onto my sanity and stability

I know for sure the greatest shit in front of me
But I am fully aware that the best things in life are ahead of me

Inspiration for the ones that came after me
I serve as an inspiration for those who follow in my footsteps

First to say I never did it all correctly
I am honest enough to admit that I have not done everything perfectly

Fuck-ups I made still won't let me sleep good
The mistakes I made continue to haunt my conscience and hinder my rest

When a nigga can't eat good
When a person cannot prosper financially

Shit I did back when everybody ate good
The actions I took when everyone was thriving

Playful, I was runnin' with the hateful
I used to associate and engage with negative individuals

Instead of sittin' down, nigga, bein' grateful
Instead of reflecting and expressing gratitude

Learn from it, take notes and earn with it
Learn from those experiences, take lessons, and use them to succeed

Feed families and don't waste your turn with it
Support your loved ones and make the most of your opportunities

Have fun with it whatever come your way
Enjoy yourself no matter the circumstances you face

And when it get real, young nigga, don't play
When things get serious, don't act foolishly

Now either you a rookie or you pro-up
At this point, you are either inexperienced or matured

You try'na win the race or you out here try'na slow up
You are either striving for success or hindering your own progress

Drink up or throw up, let the air out or blow up
You either indulge excessively or confront challenges head-on

Travel, get outta your city do some more stuff
Explore and venture outside your comfort zone

Now before I ever go broke I'mma hoe-up
Before I face financial ruin, I will hustle

That mean go get a hoe that's gon' help me get some dough up
This means finding someone who will aid me in acquiring wealth

A nigga get wrong, we gon' leave him ten toe up
If someone acts wrongly, we will harm them significantly

So every time I needed her, she broke her neck to show up
Whenever I required her presence, she made an extraordinary effort to be there

Pimp tight, I mean I'm try'na life the most of life that I can live
I aim to make the most of my life and live to the fullest

Zoom in and get a close-up
Focus closely on the details and intricacies

Maybe I can be an inspiration to some more
Perhaps I can serve as an inspiration to even more people

The people of the world make the whole world grow up
The individuals in this world contribute to its overall progression and maturity

It's seems like for every other drink that I pour-up
It appears that with every drink I consume

It's for a dead loved one and we don't even know what for
I drink in memory of lost loved ones, without knowing the purpose

Alotta loose ends left to sew up
There are many unresolved issues to address

God needed them, another angel had to go up
God required their presence, so another angel had to ascend to heaven