Coming of Age Anthems: Poignant Songs About Growing Up

[Verse] Morning sun greets the farm, a golden light to see, On this special day, my boy, it's all about you and me. Anas Hussain, you’re growing up strong and tall, In a world of fields and skies, you’re the best gift of all. [Verse 2] Tiny tractors in the dirt, laughter in the breeze, Chasing dreams beneath that vast blue canopy. From your first steps in that old barn to exploring every lane, Your smile lights up the countryside, fills the world with your name. [Chorus] Happy birthday, Anas, my pride and my joy, Every sunrise brings new dreams for my little boy, Wrapped in love like a blanket, beneath the Tennessee sun, Together we'll adventure, my precious one. [Verse 3] Cows and chickens gather round, just to hear that laugh, Duck ponds echo every wish that's cast. Firefly nights and starry skies, there's magic in the air, On this birthday, darling boy, know Mama's always there. [Verse 4] You’re a cowboy in the making, with boots to fill someday, Riding high on promises and everything you say. Anas Hussain, you’ve got the heart of a man, In this rural stretch of Heaven, we’ll do all that we can. [Chorus] Happy birthday, Anas, my pride and my joy, Every sunrise brings new dreams for my little boy, Wrapped in love like a blanket, beneath the Tennessee sun, Together we'll adventure, my precious one.

[Verse] In a small town, where the fields are wide, We've got the store that keeps us satisfied, From dog food to grooming, everything you need, Farm feed in the back, we're tending the breed. [Verse 2] Old Jack's on the porch with a wag of his tail, Picking out supplies, never misses a sale, The aisles echo with stories of life, From grooming your dog to finding a wife. [Chorus] Paw of the family, it’s more than a store, It’s where every pet feels part of the core, Bring your pups, your cats, your love and dreams, Living life simple, that's how it seems. [Verse 3] At dawn, the roosters bring a morning song, We’re open early, won't keep you long, Dog boarding's full, but we make room, Down at the farm feed, the crops in bloom. [Verse 4] Mrs. Jenkins says her Bowser's the best, But it's a toss-up, we all contest, From the big old wolfhound to the tiniest pup, We treat every pet like it’s growing up. [Chorus] Paw of the family, it’s more than a store, It’s where every pet feels part of the core, Bring your pups, your cats, your love and dreams, Living life simple, that's how it seems.

Little Feet Big Dreams (Verse 1) Under the baobab tree, We’d play hide and seek, just you and me. With laughter in the air, our worries melt, In your eyes, the love I felt. (Chorus) Little feet, big dreams, We’re growing up, bursting at the seams. Through the nights, we’ve cried and screamed, But together, we’ll overcome, it seems. (Verse 2) Remember the stories, I’d weave for you? Of brave heroes and skies so blue. We’d talk about the stars, how they shine, Every setback, we’d call it divine. (Chorus) Little feet, big dreams, We’re growing up, bursting at the seams. Through the nights, we’ve cried and screamed, But together, we’ll overcome, it seems. (Bridge) Mental health, it’s a struggle, I know, But we rise like the sun, watch us glow. With every setback, each tear we shed, Hope is the river that flows in our heads. (Verse 3) I see you now, so strong and wise, With your bright spirit, reaching new highs. In this world, we’ll build our own place, Hand in hand, we’ll run this race. (Chorus) Little feet, big dreams, We’re growing up, bursting at the seams. Through the nights, we’ve cried and screamed, But together, we’ll overcome, it seems. (Outro) So here’s to the journey, the love we grow, Through laughter and tears, we’ll take it slow. With little feet and big dreams in our hearts, This is just the beginning, our beautiful start.

[Verse 1] Kiki and Willie, growing up so fast, Sweet and loving, those moments we hold fast. Mornings start with you, lunch packed with care, Kids shout “I love you, mommy” as you head out there. [Chorus] Lalu, lalu, that’s how we say, "I love you" in our special way. In our home on Courtview Drive, We’ve built this love, we feel alive. [Verse 2] You’re a plant lady now, green thumb so bright, Crafting gifts that shine, making everything right. In the living room, you work out with grace, Movie nights with the kids, that’s our happy place. [Bridge] Remember our songs, Jack Johnson, that groove, The love we’ve grown, in every move. With Kiki and Willie, our sweet little crew, Every hug, every smile, it’s all because of you. [Birthday Chorus] Happy Birthday, let’s celebrate, With every moment, you’re truly great. Lalu, lalu, it’s your special day, With love and joy, we dance and sway. [Final Chorus] Lalu, lalu, let’s dance tonight, With our love, everything feels so right. Catchy tunes, we bounce along, With every beat, we grow strong. Lalu, lalu, forever we’ll stay, In this love, we’ll never stray. From Courtview Drive to where we stand, Hand in hand, the best life we’ve planned.

[Verse 1] Kiki and Willie, growing up so fast, Sweet and loving, those moments we hold fast. Mornings start with you, lunch packed with care, Kids shout “I love you, mommy” as you head out there. [Chorus] Lalu, lalu, that’s how we say, "I love you" in our special way. In our home on Courtview Drive, We’ve built this love, we feel alive. [Verse 2] You’re a plant lady now, green thumb so bright, Crafting gifts that shine, making everything right. In the living room, you work out with grace, Movie nights with the kids, that’s our happy place. [Bridge] Remember our songs, Jack Johnson, that groove, The love we’ve grown, in every move. “You’re my favorite son, my favorite daughter too,” Every hug, every smile, it’s all because of you. [Birthday Chorus] Happy Birthday, let’s celebrate, With every moment, you’re truly great. Lalu, lalu, it’s your special day, With love and joy, we dance and sway. [Final Chorus] Lalu, lalu, let’s dance tonight, With our love, everything feels so right. Catchy tunes, we bounce along, With every beat, we grow strong. Lalu, lalu, forever we’ll stay, In this love, we’ll never stray. From Courtview Drive to where we stand, Hand in hand, the best life we’ve planned.

[Verse] World's burning look around us Chaos spreading can you see Hatred rising in the shadows Why's there so much agony [Verse 2] Voices crying in the distance Peace is fading like a dream Walls of anger built between us Why's the world so unredeemed [Chorus] Where is the love we need to share Where are the hearts that truly care Come together heal the pain Spread the kindness make a change [Verse 3] Nature’s crying trees are falling Oceans rising life at stake Greed and power still controlling How much more can our hearts take [Bridge] Children growing up with sorrow Hunger creeping through the night Future dim but there's tomorrow We can turn our wrongs to right [Chorus] Where is the love we need to share Where are the hearts that truly care Come together heal the pain Spread the kindness make a change

[Verse] Here's to good girls falling fast For bad boys with a wild past Small towns never growing up Old trucks and that first love [Verse 2] Saturday nights out on the town Radio up Wheels go round Moonlight dancing on the water Moments we're chasing Never caught [Chorus] Here's to memories in the making Hearts that won't stop aching To every joy and every fight Here's to those small town nights [Verse 3] Bonfires burning Laughter rings Friends we treat just like kings The stars our only ceiling These nights give us that feeling [Verse 4] Young love in the air It's real Driving fast That freedom feel Life is simple Moments bright Underneath those town lights [Chorus] Here's to memories in the making Hearts that won't stop aching To every joy and every fight Here's to those small town nights

Smoke Signals and Ghost Stories (Verse 1) I see your shadow in the parking lot, Where we used to laugh ’til we nearly cried, You said forever, but you never called, Now I’m stuck here with my bruised pride. Remember Marquee nights, chasing dreams, We drank cheap beer and talked big schemes, Now I’m scrolling memories, they cut like a knife, Guess friendship’s just another casualty of life. (Chorus) And I’m sending smoke signals, can you see me now? I’m rolling up heartache, but you don’t know how. We were kids in this town, painting stars in the dark, Now I’m just a ghost, wandering without a spark. (Verse 2) You took the summer, I got the fall, Trading secrets for silence, did you think I’d stall? You had your new friends, and I just played the fool, Staying up late, trying to rewrite the rules. Sipping on memories, bitter like old wine, Tangled in the words of a half-baked rhyme, I thought we’d grow up, but I’m stuck in rewind, Chasing shadows of a friendship I can’t find. (Chorus) And I’m sending smoke signals, can you see me now? I’m rolling up heartache, but you don’t know how. We were kids in this town, painting stars in the dark, Now I’m just a ghost, wandering without a spark. (Bridge) You said “I’ll always be here,” like a cartoon on repeat, But you ghosted me faster than the end of a beat. I refuse to be the punchline of this game, But the laughter’s hollow, just a flicker of blame. So here’s to the nights spent chasing down dawn, You were my hero, now I’m just “the one who moved on.” (Chorus) And I’m sending smoke signals, can you see me now? I’m rolling up heartache, but you don’t know how. We were kids in this town, painting stars in the dark, Now I’m just a ghost, wandering without a spark. (Outro) So here’s to the memories that cut like a knife, A toast to the lessons lost in the strife, I’ll wear this sadness like a badge of pride, ‘Cause growing up means learning how to let go of the ride. And I’m sending smoke signals, in hopes that you see, The friendship we built was so much more than just me.

[Verse] Happy birthday Quacks today Smiles and laughter come your way Big adventures up ahead Dreams and wishes all be said [Verse 2] Six and growing up so quick Big boy now let's take our pick Didi loves you more each day Way more than jelly tots they say [Chorus] Bluey on the screen let's sing Green your favorite everything Big six candles on your cake Didi's love you can't mistake [Verse 3] Every day an adventure new Didi's always here for you Sky's the limit dreams take flight Shining stars in the night [Bridge] Marvelous times and joy we share Memories made everywhere Hand in hand we'll always be Happy birthday in harmony [Chorus] Bluey on the screen let's sing Green your favorite everything Big six candles on your cake Didi's love you can't mistake Happy birthday quackson hope you have an amazing day didi loves you lots and lots way more than jelly tots

Pick a side, Pick side it’s either him or me, girl pick a side, you know I’m down to ride, leather seats inside, love make’s everything Purified, I’m been certified, I can’t always stay, don’t hate, I’m one Call Away. Won’t walk-away, we got one life, we ain’t come here stay. Didn’t come your stay, so f the past, what’s the facts, I spit crack, lets laugh and make it last. The best I had, sorry if I made you sad. It’s been hard growing up without a dad. Catch me if I fall, I’ll take you the mall, I’m miller in the 4th yah came to ball. What you want baby, you know I’m here baby, my pockets ain’t slim and I ain’t actin shady. I’m in the zone, I brings it home, off the dome. Nights long till the break of dawn. Ain’t spawn, but I’m always on.