As a child I was a fan
Of games like hide and seek
It was all so simple then
Cause they told me when to speak
Someday I will understand
When I'm older I will see
And then I will comprehend
That's what adults promised me
Now I am older
Is there a shoulder
I can lean on
Can a grownup have no answers
How to keep on keeping on
Now I am older
Will I get bolder
Will I be strong
Still don't know what really matters
Does the duckling become a swan
Sweet dreams now she spoke convinced
My mom kissed me goodnight
But I can't sleep ever since
I'm too old for a nightlight
I'm still playing hide and seek
But now I'm a grown kid
I've been on a losing streak
Since puberty hit
Now I am older
Is there a shoulder
I can lean on
Can a grownup have no answers
How to keep on keeping on
Now I am older
Will I get bolder
Will I be strong
Still don't know what really matters
Does the duckling become a swan
So I'll pray for a new day
Will the dawn bring clarity
When the night's been scared away
I'll be older so maybe
Now I am older
Is there a shoulder
I can lean on
Can a grownup have no answers
How to keep on keeping on
Now I am older
Will I get bolder
Will I be strong
Still don't know what really matters
Does the duckling become a swan
Now I am older
Will I get bolder
Will I be strong
Still don't know what really matters
Does the duckling become a swan
Now I am older
Is there a shoulder
I can lean on
Can a grownup have no answers
How to keep on keeping on
Now I am older
Will I get bolder
Will I be strong
Still don't know what really matters
Does the duckling become a swan