I hope the kids I raise are ambitious, don't play it safe Have a lot to say, live a long life, and get paid Probably be just like me Don't sweat the small stuff, like to tell stories Cook a decent meal for their friends I hope they're just like you Someone who likes to read and does well in school Pretty sure you enjoyed it too, God I hope they're like you Do you think they'll rollerblade? Turned out alright, say grace Guess it'd be nice if they didn't live too far away I hope they learn from their mistakes Call us up just to say thanks Know who they are, what they want at the end of the day I hope the kids we are raise are ambitious, don't play it safe Have a lot to say, live a long life, and get paid I hope the kids we are raise are ambitious, don't play it safe Have a lot to say, live a long life, and get paid And I hope they're good at making friends Not afraid to fall in love When they get hurt Know it's worth it to try again I hope they have a sweet tooth When they need to talk, they'd have an excuse Bring the old man a slice of that tiramisu I hope they don't grow up too fast Travel the world and come back They will realize it's who you're with, not where you're at I hope they dye their hair and get tattoos Are a good sport with a good attitude And I hope they remind me of you I hope the kids we are raise are ambitious, don't play it safe Have a lot to say, live a long life, and get paid I hope the kids we are raise are ambitious, don't play it safe Have a lot to say, live a long life, and get paid I hope the kids we are raise are ambitious, don't play it safe Have a lot to say, live a long life, and get paid