Hope and wish full prayers Fly me to the moon Reality's just what it seems I'm growing up too soon I was born beside the dirt road Under the shiny moon Born to carry the weight on my shoulder I'm growing up too soon Everyone comes ahead of me Still waiting on my turn If my life would have been lit in fire There'd be nothing left to burn Nothing left to burn Momma taught me how to beg I'm her golden spoon Learn to be wise just to stay alive I'm growing up too soon Man lay their hands on me Others pretend they do not see Too young to give it up for free I'm growing up too soon How long must we sing Our song in the rain And how long will it be Till we rise till we rise again My boss sets me down to work I whisper same old tune Price of despair - a few cents a day I'm growing up too soon Biggest crime of our generation For we are accused, We can never place our selves In other peoples shoes How long must we sing Our song in the rain And how long will it be Till we rise, till we rise again Hope and wish full prayers Fly me to the moon Reality's just what it is I'm growing up too soon