If you’re under 21
You are too young for this content
I’m way too grown to deal
With anyone’s childish non-sense

No need for back talk
Or any smart-aleck comments
If you don’t understand the concept
Let me put it into context

I’m a grown man
And I don’t play childish games
I give respect
And I expect the same

I don’t think you hear
What I’m trying to convey
When I grew up
I put away my childish ways

When I was young
I spoke just like you
Sharp tongued- loaded gun
Quick and ready to shoot

When I was young
I was too immature to reason
But wisdom came with time
And rough, unpredictable seasons

When I was young
I didn’t understand
All it took to be a man

Never had a father
To guide me with his hand
So the idea of “Manhood”
I couldn’t fully comprehend

So to all of the young men out there
This is all I’m really trying to say…
It’s time to grow up and cast aside
Your childish ways

Be “man enough” to humble your self
Get down on your knees and pray
God will tell the kid inside of you,
He doesn’t have to be afraid

The pain of the past- must go
Today's a brand new day
Let him know it’s time to grow
To be an adult...
But his child-like joy can stay