You wake up with the whole world before you
Take a breath and open your eyes
Stand up and you're one now
You'll soon figure out that time flies by

Your mama picks you up and hugs you
Five and filled with love so innocent
She sends you off to school with the big kids
You're convinced this life can only be magnificent

14 and step through the doors of your final chapter
Close the doors and the light may dim
Your first kiss by the water fountain will break your heart
Shed the innocence and grow a thicker skin

Senior year, it's your time now
Make your life decisions in mere seconds
It's a leap of faith, your last hail mary
I hope you've learned all your lessons

Say good-bye, let down a tear
Hug your mama real tight
Be strong, little girl, hold your head up high
Just take it one step at a time