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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Ed Sheeran
Vocals
Macklemore
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ed Sheeran
Songwriter
Ryan Lewis
Songwriter
Ben Haggerty
Songwriter
Joshua Guralnick Karp
Songwriter
Joshua Robert Rawlings
Songwriter
Owuor Arunga
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Dave West
Assistant Engineer
Scott Cedarholm
Assistant Engineer
Stephen Hogan
Engineer
Dale Becker
Mastering Engineer
Mandy Adams
Assistant Mastering Engineer
Jon Castelli
Mixing Engineer
Ryan Nasci
Mixing Engineer
Ryan Lewis
Producer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
They say boys don't cry but your dad has shed a lot of tears
They say I should be a strong man but baby, I'm still filled with fear
Sometimes I don't know who I am, sometimes I question why I'm here
I just wanna be a good dad, will I be? I have no idea
They say girls shouldn't be tough
And moms should raise their kids at home
But baby, I know that that isn't true
'Cause your momma's the toughest person I know
I wanna raise you to be like her
And watch you show the world how to do it on your own
I'm still tryna figure out who I am
I don't wanna mess this up or do this wrong
[Verse 2]
I'm gonna be there for your first breath
I don't know if I'll be there for your first step
I could promise you that I'll try to work less
But the tour's routed and I go this album
Put in so many hours and I just want the outcome
To be something that I can look back and I can be proud of
Don't wanna be a dad that's living in FaceTime
But I've got a world to sing to and you at the same time
[Verse 3]
I wont spoil you, you can trust that for your sweet sixteen
You get a bus pass, had your heart broken? been there done that
I love you and I can't give you enough of that
Give back to community that raised you up
Read Langston Hughes, I suggest A Raisin in the Sun
Listen to Sam Cooke, a change gon' come
You put the work in, don't worry about the praise, my love
Don't try to change the world, find something that you love
And do it every day, do that for the rest of your life
And eventually, the world will change
[Verse 4]
I'll be patient, one more month
You'll wrap your fingers round my thumb
Times are changing, I know
But who am I if I'm the person you become?
If I'm still growing up, up, up, up
I'm still growing up, up, up, up
I'm still growing up
[Verse 5]
I recommend that you read The Alchemist, listen to your teachers
But cheat in calculus, tell the truth, regardless of the consequence
And every day, give your momma a compliment
Take your girl to the prom but don't get too drunk hanging out the limo
Slow dance with your woman in your arms
Sneak her in after but boy, you better tip-toe don't wake your mom up
Do yoga, learn 'bout karma, find God, but leave the dogma
The quickest way to happiness? Learning to be selfless
Ask more questions, talk about yourself less
Study David Bowie, James Baldwin and 2Pac
Watch the sunset with best friends from a rooftop
Wear a helmet, don't be stupid jaywalk, but look before you do it
If it snows, go outside, build a jump, get some help
Get a sled, thrash the hill with your friends, till it melts
Go to festivals, camp, fall in love and dance
You're only young once my loved one, this is your chance
Take risks, 'cause life moves so fast
You're only young once, my loved one, this is your chance
[Verse 6]
I'll be patient, one more month
You'll wrap your fingers round my thumb
Times are changing, I know
But who am I if I'm the person you become?
If I'm still growing up, up, up, up
I'm still growing up, up, up, up
[Verse 7]
I'll be patient, one more month
You'll wrap your fingers round my thumb
Times are changing, I know
But who am I if I'm the person you become?
If I'm still growing (Still growing up, still growing up)
Growing up, I'm still growing up (Still growing up)
Na na na, na na, na na (Still growing up, still growing up)
[Verse 8]
I'm still growing up
I'm still growing up, ooh
I'm still growing up
I'm still growing up
Written by: Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, Ryan S. Lewis, Edward Christopher Sheeran, Joshua Karp, Owuor Arunga, Joshua Robert Rawlings