Don't say I haven't experienced life
Because of my age
As far as I'm concerned
I've been living every year of my life, every single day

Don't tell what to think
I have a mind of my own
I learn of these life lessons
Once I'm grown

Don't tell what I'm doing wrong
Just what I'm doing right
I'll make it through
The night

Don't leave me before I ask you to
I might need your help someday
To be honest, to true
Until then, we'll go our separate ways
Just know that I'll be okay.