When I Grow Up
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Lyrics


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When I grow up, I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
Have lot's of cool stuff, when I grow up
Hear my music through the speakers
I wanna feel love when I grow up
I wanna have enough to pay the bills
And buy my mom a house up on the hill
I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
When I grow up, when I grow up

Yeah
Grind like I do them trees
It's true if you believe
You can get anything you want to achieve
And I swear to everything, tatted on my sleeve
It ain't what you see, a G has underneath
I left plenty positions of feelin' comfort
When shit ain't cool, fools run for it
You gon' remember my name when I'm done with it
And when it's said and done, I'll be at to top
Where the summit is
Ten toes, we the ones who run it
Everything runnin' smooth, there ain't no dysfunction
If we talkin' money, call me that's a good discussion
I'm talkin' motivation with no interruption

When I grow up, I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
Have lot's of cool stuff, when I grow up
Hear my music through the speakers
I wanna feel love when I grow up
I wanna have enough to pay the bills
And buy my mom a house up on the hill
I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
When I grow up, when I grow up

Hundred percent I'ma always get my all, yeah
Haters talkin' down they wishin' that I fall, yeah
Every time I get a chance know that I ball, yeah
Anytime I need my gang they're right there for me
I go hard, yeah, from the start, yeah
Never try to rush things I play my part, yeah
Never said it's easy they gon' make things hard, yeah
Every time you see me look like we performing
I'm a star, yeah, livin' large, yeah
Look at me like a boss because I paid the cost, yeah
Had to slow it down I had too many bars, yeah
Now I got the younger kid singing out

When I grow up, I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
Have lot's of cool stuff, when I grow up
Hear my music through the speakers
I wanna feel love when I grow up
I wanna have enough to pay the bills
And buy my mom a house up on the hill (yup)
I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
When I grow up, when I grow up

Uh, it's true if you believe
(When I grow up)
You, you, you and you




I promise you could be a legend too
(When I grow up)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "When I Grow Up" by Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike are about their aspirations and dreams to be successful musicians like Wiz Khalifa. The song expresses the desire to have lots of cool stuff and hear their music through the singers. They want to feel love and have enough money to pay their bills and buy their moms a house up on the hill. The song is all about the ambition to succeed, the importance of hard work, and the belief that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.


The lyrics convey a message of hope and determination, urging the listener to work hard and dream big. The line "Grind like I do them trees" refers to working hard and achieving success like Wiz Khalifa, who is known for being an avid smoker. The lines "It ain't what you see, a G has underneath" and "Every time you see me look like we performing, I'm a star, yeah, living large, yeah" convey the idea that success is not just about what you see on the surface but also the hard work and dedication that goes on behind the scenes.


Overall, "When I Grow Up" is a motivational and inspiring song, encouraging listeners to follow their dreams and work hard towards achieving their goals.


Line by Line Meaning

When I grow up, I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
I aspire to be as accomplished and successful as Wiz Khalifa.


Have lot's of cool stuff, when I grow up
I hope to possess many material possessions in the future.


Hear my music through the speakers
I wish to produce music that is enjoyed by many and played publicly.


I wanna feel love when I grow up
I desire to be loved and appreciated for my talents and achievements.


I wanna have enough to pay the bills
I plan to make enough money to cover my expenses and responsibilities.


And buy my mom a house up on the hill
I hope to provide a comfortable and luxurious home for my mother one day.


Grind like I do them trees
Work tirelessly and steadily like a machine or tree-chopper to achieve my goals.


It's true if you believe
If you truly believe in yourself and your dreams, you can make them a reality.


You can get anything you want to achieve
All goals are possible to achieve with enough effort, dedication, and optimism.


And I swear to everything, tatted on my sleeve
I deeply commit to my goals with passion and loyalty, as signified by my tattoos.


I left plenty positions of feelin' comfort
I've sacrificed opportunities to feel comfortable in the pursuit of my dreams, and will continue to do so.


When shit ain't cool, fools run for it
In times of difficulty, weak-minded people give up or flee, whereas I press on.


You gon' remember my name when I'm done with it
I will make a significant impact and leave a lasting legacy that people remember.


And when it's said and done, I'll be at to top Where the summit is
I will achieve my utmost success, rising to the highest point like the peak of a mountain.


Ten toes, we the ones who run it
I will fully commit to my goals with perseverance and self-assurance, and succeed as a result.


Everything runnin' smooth, there ain't no dysfunction
My life runs smoothly and without issues or problems, thanks to my dedication and hard work.


If we talkin' money, call me that's a good discussion
I am highly skilled at managing and discussing financial matters and investments.


I'm talkin' motivation with no interruption
I constantly motivate and propel myself towards my goals without interruption or distraction.


Every time I get a chance know that I ball, yeah
Whenever I get a chance to showcase my talents or abilities, I succeed in a big way.


Anytime I need my gang they're right there for me
I have a loyal group of friends who always support and help me whenever I need it.


Never try to rush things I play my part, yeah
I am patient and methodical in my approach to achieving success, and trust the process.


Every time you see me look like we performing I'm a star, yeah, livin' large, yeah
I always exude a confident and glamorous presence as a rising star and successful person.


Look at me like a boss because I paid the cost, yeah
I have achieved success by paying the price of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice.


Had to slow it down I had too many bars, yeah
I have to take a break or pause from time to time because I have too many ideas or things to say, like a rapper with too many bars.


Uh, it's true if you believe
I truly believe that anything is possible if you have faith and confidence in yourself and your dreams.


You, you, you and you I promise you could be a legend too
Everyone has the potential to become a legendary and successful person like me, if they believe in themselves and work hard.




Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dimitri Thivaios, Michael Karl Thivaios, Cameron Thomaz, Jamal Simon, Kurtis Wells, Mark Blackwell, Ki Fitzgerald, Grace Tither

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@gautamgunecha5963

When I grow up, I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
Have lot's of cool stuff, when I grow up
Hear my music through the speakers
I wanna feel love when I grow up
I wanna have enough to pay the bills
And buy my mom a house up on the hill
I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
When I grow up, when I grow up

Yeah
Grind like I do them trees
It's true if you believe
You can get anything you want to achieve
And I swear to everything, tatted on my sleeve
It ain't what you see, a G has underneath
I left plenty positions of feelin' comfort
When shit ain't cool, fools run for it
You gon' remember my name when I'm done with it
And when it's said and done, I'll be at to top
Where the summit is
Ten toes, we the ones who run it
Everything runnin' smooth, there ain't no dysfunction
If we talkin' money, call me that's a good discussion
I'm talkin' motivation with no interruption

When I grow up, I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
Have lot's of cool stuff, when I grow up
Hear my music through the speakers
I wanna feel love when I grow up
I wanna have enough to pay the bills
And buy my mom a house up on the hill
I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
When I grow up, when I grow up

Hundred percent I'ma always get my all, yeah
Haters talkin' down they wishin' that I fall, yeah
Every time I get a chance know that I ball, yeah
Anytime I need my gang they're right there for me
I go hard, yeah, from the start, yeah
Never try to rush things I play my part, yeah
Never said it's easy they gon' make things hard, yeah
Every time you see me look like we performing
I'm a star, yeah, livin' large, yeah
Look at me like a boss because I paid the cost, yeah
Had to slow it down I had too many bars, yeah
Now I got the younger kid singing out

When I grow up, I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
Have lot's of cool stuff, when I grow up
Hear my music through the speakers
I wanna feel love when I grow up
I wanna have enough to pay the bills
And buy my mom a house up on the hill (yup)
I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
When I grow up, when I grow up

Uh, it's true if you believe
(When I grow up)
You, you, you and you
I promise you could be a legend too
(When I grow up)



@manish9727

When I grow up, I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
Have lot's of cool stuff, when I grow up
Hear my music through the speakers
I wanna feel love, when I grow up
I wanna have enough to pay the bills
And buy my mom a house up on the hill
I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
When I grow up, when I grow up

Yeah, grind like I do 'em trees
It's true, if you believe
You can get anything you want to achieve
And that's word to everything, tatted on my sleeve
It ain't what you see, a G is underneath
I've left plenty positions of feelin' comfort
When shit ain't cool, fools run for it

You gon' remember my name when I'm done with it
And when it's said and done, I'll be at the top
Where the summit is
Ten toes, we the ones who run it
Everything runnin' smooth, there ain't no disfunction
And if we talking money, homie, that's a good discussion
I'm talking motivation, with no interruption

When I grow up, I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
Have lot's of cool stuff, when I grow up
Hear my music through the speakers
I wanna feel love, when I grow up
I wanna have enough to pay the bills
And buy my mom a house up on the hill
I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
When I grow up, when I grow up

Na-na-na-na-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na, na
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na, na

Hundred percent, I'ma always give my all, yeah
Haters talkin' down they wishin' that I'd fall, yeah
Every time I get a chance, know that I ball, yeah
Anytime I need my gang, they're right there for me
I go hard, yeah
From the start, yeah

Never tried to rush things, I played my part, yeah
Never said it's easy, they can make things hard, yeah
Every time you see me look like we performin
I'ma star, yeah
Livin' large, yeah
Look at me like a boss because I paid the costs, yeah
Had to slow it down, I had too many bars, yeah
Now I got the younger kids singing out

When I grow up, I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
Have lot's of cool stuff, when I grow up
Hear my music through the speakers
I wanna feel love when I grow up
I wanna have enough to pay the bills (Yup)
And buy my mom a house up on the hill (Yup)
I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
When I grow up, when I grow up

Na-na-na-na-na-na-na
Uh, it's true if you believe
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na, na

When I grow up
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na, na
You, you, you, and you
I promise you could be a legend too (When I grow up)



@fitrianiani4379

When I Grow Up
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
Lirik
When I grow up, I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
Have lot's of cool stuff, when I grow up
Hear my music through the speakers
I wanna feel love when I grow up
I wanna have enough to pay the bills
And buy my mom a house up on the hill
I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
When I grow up, when I grow up

Yeah
Grind like I do them trees
It's true if you believe
You can get anything you want to achieve
And I swear to everything, tatted on my sleeve
It ain't what you see, a G has underneath
I left plenty positions of feelin' comfort
When shit ain't cool, fools run for it
You gon' remember my name when I'm done with it
And when it's said and done, I'll be at to top
Where the summit is
Ten toes, we the ones who run it
Everything runnin' smooth, there ain't no dysfunction
If we talkin' money, call me that's a good discussion
I'm talkin' motivation with no interruption

When I grow up, I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
Have lot's of cool stuff, when I grow up
Hear my music through the speakers
I wanna feel love when I grow up
I wanna have enough to pay the bills
And buy my mom a house up on the hill
I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
When I grow up, when I grow up

Hundred percent I'ma always get my all, yeah
Haters talkin' down they wishin' that I fall, yeah
Every time I get a chance know that I ball, yeah
Anytime I need my gang they're right there for me
I go hard, yeah, from the start, yeah
Never try to rush things I play my part, yeah
Never said it's easy they gon' make things hard, yeah
Every time you see me look like we performing
I'm a star, yeah, livin' large, yeah
Look at me like a boss because I paid the cost, yeah
Had to slow it down I had too many bars, yeah
Now I got the younger kid singing out

When I grow up, I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
Have lot's of cool stuff, when I grow up
Hear my music through the speakers
I wanna feel love when I grow up
I wanna have enough to pay the bills
And buy my mom a house up on the hill (yup)
I wanna be like Wiz Khalifa
When I grow up, when I grow up

Uh, it's true if you believe
(When I grow up)
You, you, you and you
I promise you could be a legend too
(When I grow up)



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