20 Going On Lyrics

20 Going On lyrics

Tired at 20 years old 

Memory collecting before his time 

Recall the old stomping ground 

I see a tear welling up in his eye 

No, you can't cheat time, don't let that control your life 

Hold your breath, close your eyes, just jump in, the water's fine 

These pleas fall on deaf ears 

Ears that were once tuned to truth 

A dated, washed up old man 

He's seen it all, nothing else for him to do 

No, you can't cheat time, don't let that control your life 

Goes over your head, you look over your shoulder 

When you turn back you're that much older 

It slips away 

Be what you're becoming 

It slips away 

And not who you were 

It slips away 

Grab hold of the here and now while you still have the chance 

So are you giving up now? 

As for adventures you're had your fill 

Who says you're over the hill? 

I think it was you and you know very well 

You're holding yourself back 

(Turn your face to the day) 

When you could be doing anything 

(Don't just dig your own grave) 

When will you treat yourself 

(Take with you what you learn) 

The same as I do 

(Be yourself, now who you were) 

I want to see you use your capabilities 

Build me an ocean then destroy it with your eyes