Don't Grow Up

One day in the future, your laugh won't be the same But I'll remember all your crazy days When you didn't get your way When you didn't know how to say what you wanted to say Talk 'til you're out of breath Sometimes bored me to death I would never change it though those talks were the best Say, "Can I get a ride?" "Sure, I'll meet you outside." "But, only this one time." Now you're the one that drives You'll no longer be little kids, little kids You'll be old and boring just like me (just like me) Probably taller, maybe smarter With your lives you might go farther I just hope that I, I was a good brother Think back on the times when I put you on my shoulder Helped you with your coat as the weather got colder You don't need me, now you do it on your own But I'll be here in twenty years, to pick up the phone Fight tooth and nail with me Lots of pointless arguing "Get out of my room!" I had to scream When you refused to leave "Mom, he did this to me." I don't remember that happening But somehow, relentlessly The blame was always placed on me (hehe) You'll no longer be little kids, little kids You'll be old and boring just like me (just like me) Probably taller, maybe smarter With your lives you might go farther I just hope that I, I was a good brother You're my living ankle weights You kept me up too late Always asking me to play, someone I'd never replace Wake me up too early, you don't care it's Christmas morning I hope my kids are just like you when I get old and buried 'Cause I can complain all I want But someday you have to grow up But don't grow up, don't grow up ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR