Big Kids

I have a growing list of chores To be done before playing outside but of course They won’t be done before dinnertime tonight There’s a new kid in town with some shiny toys Or a neighbor with an opportunity to make noise I’ll be grounded for a week I can do no right I’m feeling incompetent today And I’m barely getting by She said, “I never knew you felt this way” And I said, “Neither did I” Let’s fast forward to the current year I’m still a kid with a house and a 5 o'clock beard I’m still in trouble for the way I drag my feet I’m sorry That you’ve had to see My motherboard malfunctioning This is a tour of my endless shortcomings I’m feeling incompetent today And I’m barely getting by She said, “I never knew you felt this way” And I said, “Neither did I” I’m just one big grown-up kid Struggling with the same things that I did When I was younger only now I should know best Who gave me Responsibility Come save me From the depths of me There’s a child in here And he won’t leave This all goes to tell I’m not doing so well But who’s surprised I’m feeling incompetent today And I’m barely getting by She said, “I never knew you felt this way” And I said, “Neither did I” I’m feeling incompetent today And I’m barely getting by She said, “I never knew you felt this way” And I replied, “Neither did I”