Time To Grow Up
K-Rino Lyrics


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What's the signs, I wasn't gonna say nothing but now it's time
Grown people functioning with teenager minds
If you think it's cool little do you know
Your room still looking like it did twenty years ago
When you talk about coming up fast, we just ignore you
Your baby brother and sister done moved out before you
You still at home cranking up drama
Sneaking a thirty-year woman in talking about "Shh, don't wake my momma"
Got the nerve to try to have some animosity
Bumping heads with her cause you feeling like she don't respect your privacy
How could you even have the nerve to say that?
The water bill was twelve dollars a month and you couldn't even pay that
Your future we goin pray for it (that's a shame)
It's bad enough to write your name on the juice but it's worse when you ain't pay for it
So pick ya draws off the floor your full grown H
Your son is eighteen and he already got his own place

You ain't a youngster no more stop try'na flash back
Still living in the past cause your present ain't jack
It's time to face facts, grow up and meet trials
Understand you too old to be living like a child

Hold up mama now you out of order
You forty-three why you going clubbing with'cha twenty-year old daughter?
To see it was embarrassing in fact how silly
She said "don't we look like twins" I said 'not really'
She's on the floor with her young cat popping and ticking
You screaming out "what y'all know about that funky chicken? " (Oh my goodness)
When the song got fast she moved slow as molasses
Gyrating and shaking all four of her asses
Man she need to chill, she getting phone numbers and making bills
In the bathroom try'na buy some pills
Her drink consumption hyping, and that's when the night got exciting
Walked out the club man and momma fighting
She split them tight pants, them three young kicks didn't stand a chance
Mama old but she still got them hands (woo)
She went straight to jail and called her daughter, the bailer had to borrow
Got out drunk asking "Where we going tomorrow? "

[x2:]
You ain't a youngster no more stop try'na flash back
Still living in the past cause your present ain't jack
It's time to face facts, grow up and meet trials
Understand you too old to be living like a child

Please tell me why dude
You thirty-three and yo mama's car is still riding by your own high school
How you going take a lady out and you ain't got a quarter?
Your dinner budget is ramming noodles and a bottle of water
And something else that makes me mad enough to throw blows
Women who dress therefore your own daughters in old clothes
Say what'cha wanna say
Girl you got kids, why the hell is you on MySpace posing in some lingerie?
Your homeboys is at work you on the corner mane
How you goin wait until you thirty-eight to join a gang?
She got the words 'freak' tatted on her ass cheek
Don't try to act like that's old, you got that last week
I can't believe you still as wild
It's crazy when ya youngest baby is the same age as your grandchild
Dude on the phone faking a call
Catching the bus every weekend just to bullet teenagers at the mall

You ain't a youngster no more stop try'na flash back
Still living in the past cause your present ain't jack




It's time to face facts, grow up and meet trials
Understand you too old to be living like a child

Overall Meaning

The song "Time To Grow Up" by K-Rino is a commentary on the immature behaviors of grown adults. The first verse discusses how some adults act like teenagers, not taking responsibility for their lives and still living in their parents' house. The lyrics point out the irony of these people claiming to be "coming up fast" but not being able to pay a $12 water bill. They also criticize those who try to have "animosity" with their parents over issues like privacy, when they're not even capable of taking care of their basic household responsibilities. The verse ends by highlighting how the person's son is already eighteen and has his own place, showing that it's time for the adult to grow up and move out too.


The second verse includes examples of immature behavior from older adults, such as a forty-three-year-old mother going clubbing with her twenty-year-old daughter and getting into a physical fight, and a thirty-three-year-old man still relying on his mother's car and not being able to afford a proper date. The lyrics also criticize women who dress their own daughters in old clothes while posting provocative pictures on MySpace. The verse ends by pointing out how some adults join gangs or engage in violent behavior, even when they're well into their thirties or forties.


Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for your own life and acting like an adult, rather than relying on others or engaging in immature behaviors. It also highlights the negativity and consequences that can come from not doing so.


Line by Line Meaning

What's the signs, I wasn't gonna say nothing but now it's time
There are indications that you need to grow up and though I didn't want to say anything, it's now necessary.


Grown people functioning with teenager minds
Adults with a childlike mentality.


If you think it's cool little do you know
If you believe your actions are desirable, you lack understanding.


Your room still looking like it did twenty years ago
Your living space remains unchanged for two decades.


When you talk about coming up fast, we just ignore you
When you brag about your development, we don't pay attention because it's not real.


Your baby brother and sister done moved out before you
Your younger siblings have already left home while you remain living with your parents.


You still at home cranking up drama
You are still creating and causing unnecessary problems while living with your family.


Sneaking a thirty-year woman in talking about "Shh, don't wake my momma"
You are bringing an older woman into your parents' home and trying to keep it a secret.


Got the nerve to try to have some animosity
You have the audacity to create conflict by being unfriendly towards someone.


Bumping heads with her cause you feeling like she don't respect your privacy
Your relationship is strained because you feel that your privacy isn't being respected.


How could you even have the nerve to say that?
You lack the bravery to speak the truth and instead cause conflict through dishonesty.


The water bill was twelve dollars a month and you couldn't even pay that
You failed to pay a bill that was only twelve dollars per month.


Your future we goin pray for it (that's a shame)
We will pray for your future because your behavior is regrettable.


It's bad enough to write your name on the juice but it's worse when you ain't pay for it
It's not acceptable to write your name on a drink but it's worse when you did not pay for it.


So pick ya draws off the floor your full grown H
Pick up your underwear off the floor, you're an adult now.


Your son is eighteen and he already got his own place
Your child is already grown up and living independently at eighteen.


You ain't a youngster no more stop try'na flash back
Your youth has passed, stop trying to relive it.


Still living in the past cause your present ain't jack
You're stuck in the past because your current situation is not ideal.


It's time to face facts, grow up and meet trials
Accept reality, mature, and confront difficulties.


Understand you too old to be living like a child
Realize that you're too old to act childish and engage in immature behavior.


Hold up mama now you out of order
Mother, your behavior is inappropriate.


You forty-three why you going clubbing with'cha twenty-year old daughter?
Why, as a forty-three-year-old mother, are you going to the club with your twenty-year-old daughter?


To see it was embarrassing in fact how silly
It was humiliating and nonsensical to witness.


She said "don't we look like twins" I said 'not really'
She claimed that they looked like twins, but they did not resemble each other strongly.


She's on the floor with her young cat popping and ticking
She is dancing on the floor with a young man, performing popping and ticking movements.


You screaming out "what y'all know about that funky chicken? " (Oh my goodness)
You are loudly exclaiming about a retro dance called "funky chicken," and it's ridiculous.


When the song got fast she moved slow as molasses
She danced slowly when the music was speeding up.


Gyrating and shaking all four of her asses
She is shaking her buttocks disconcertingly.


Man she need to chill, she getting phone numbers and making bills
She needs to calm down and stop flirting with people, as it could lead to financial problems.


In the bathroom try'na buy some pills
She is attempting to purchase pills in the bathroom.


Her drink consumption hyping, and that's when the night got exciting
She drank too much, which contributed to an interesting night.


Walked out the club man and momma fighting
They left the club and the mother was in a fight with someone.


She split them tight pants, them three young kicks didn't stand a chance
The mother managed to rip baggy pants and three young men were unable to stop her.


Mama old but she still got them hands (woo)
The mother may be older but she is still capable of fighting well.


She went straight to jail and called her daughter, the bailer had to borrow
The mother went to jail and had to ask her daughter to bail her out, but the daughter needed to borrow the money.


Got out drunk asking "Where we going tomorrow? "
Upon release from jail, the mother was still under the influence of alcohol and asked where they would be going the next day.


Please tell me why dude
Please explain to me why you are acting this way.


You thirty-three and yo mama's car is still riding by your own high school
You are thirty-three years old and still driving your mother's car past your old high school.


How you going take a lady out and you ain't got a quarter?
How can you take a woman on a date when you don't even have twenty-five cents?


Your dinner budget is ramming noodles and a bottle of water
Your dinner is confined to inexpensive ramen noodles and water to drink.


And something else that makes me mad enough to throw blows
Another action that makes me angry enough to fight.


Women who dress therefore your own daughters in old clothes
Women who wear clothing that is too inappropriate for their age and yet put their daughters in old or outdated clothing.


Say what'cha wanna say
Speak your mind.


Girl you got kids, why the hell is you on MySpace posing in some lingerie?
You have children, why are you posting pictures of yourself in lingerie on MySpace?


Your homeboys is at work you on the corner mane
Your friends are employed, but you are hanging out on a street corner.


How you goin wait until you thirty-eight to join a gang?
Why would you join a gang at the age of thirty-eight?


She got the words 'freak' tatted on her ass cheek
She has the word 'freak' tattooed on her buttock.


Don't try to act like that's old, you got that last week
Don't pretend that the tattoo is old because you only recently had it done.


I can't believe you still as wild
I'm shocked that you are still so wild and reckless.


It's crazy when ya youngest baby is the same age as your grandchild
It's absurd when your youngest child is the same age as your grandchild.


Dude on the phone faking a call
A man pretending to be on a call.


Catching the bus every weekend just to bullet teenagers at the mall
Taking the bus every weekend just to harass teenagers at the mall.




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IrishMediaNerd

Damn. I know a couple people this song applies to. Aha. Awesome song K. Like all the rest homie. You make one really sit and think. You paint a picture like no other story teller. Real talk from the Irish Media Nerd.

cameron mcfarrin

"your dinner budget consists of ramen noodles and bottled water." lol

jjthornn

we need this guy on the radio

Erik Amnesian

I feel like I may be in more danger when I'm at home in my room then when I was out on the streets of the SC

Terry Kennedy

Leave

pimpin0steph

This made me laugh so much. So true.

chuckhatesyou

O shit. Listening to this in my Algebra 2 class and just busted out laughing. Got a bunch of funny looks. "Started shaking all 4 of her asses"

E S

Gets better and better as time goes by

Locita of Steel Banging Musick

I LUV DIZ DAM SONG!!!!

Semi AUStral Ants

So good... likin it

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