Coming of Age Anthems: Poignant Songs About Growing Up

[Verse] Noori's got some sons, born from the Persian sun, Came to us from Iran, young and on the run, Now he's a physiologist, loves the way nature sings, He's got his wife beside him, life's simple, sweet things. [Verse 2] Wise man with a plan, living life by the book, Loves to hitch his RV, find a quiet brook, Wandering through the valleys, painting his dreams, With every mile that's traveled, it's better than it seems. [Chorus] Noori's on the road, never feels alone, Heart full of stories, written on his own, From Tehran to Tennessee, he's got a life so free, Noori's journey tells a tale of who we ought to be. [Verse 3] Mornings by the mountain, evenings by the fire, Whispering the wild wind, that’s his heart's desire, From the desert sands to the rolling hills, Noori finds the beauty in all the simple thrills. [Verse 4] Kids are growing up, learning from his grace, Every step he takes, leaves a loving trace, Mountains or the prairies, where the eagles soar, Noori and his RV, always craving more. [Chorus] Noori's on the road, never feels alone, Heart full of stories, written on his own, From Tehran to Tennessee, he's got a life so free, Noori's journey tells a tale of who we ought to be.

21 Young t’s here. (Verse 1 - Lead) 한 번 나를 속였어, Never twice, (neeeEver TwiiiIiIice) (Background) You had your chance, 무거운 돈을 지불 price. 그거 알아요, rIGHT? (Lead) 사랑을 찾은 줄 알았는데, In your sweet disguise, (-guISEE) (Background) But the truth laid bare, Beneath those lies. (-IeEEs) Lo sabes, verdad? (Chorus - Lead) So I’m sick and tired, (sick and tired, yah) 우리가 했던 게임들 중에서, (Background) Moving on now, (ooooh ooooh) Gonna find my way. (Lead) I’m growing up, With every tear I shed, (Background) Building my strength, Leaving words unsaid. (Verse 2 - Lead) You had your moments, But baby, I’m free, (Background) Found the passion, Right inside of me. 그거 알아요, rIGHT? (Lead) With every heartbreak, I learned to rise, (Background) Forging my path, Underneath these skies. (Chorus - Lead) So I’m sick and tired, (sick and tired, yah) 우리가 했던 게임들 중에서, (Background) Moving on now, (ooooh ooooh) Gonna find my way. (Bridge - Lead) I see opportunities, In the light of day, (Background) Hope guiding me, Lighting up the way. (Lead) Embracing my worth, With confidence, I stand, (Background) Desire on my side, I’m ready for a new plan. (Verse 3 - Lead) Memories linger, But I’ll cherish the past, (Background) Nostalgia whispers, But this love won't last. (Lead) I’m stronger now, With every step I take, (Background) Independence sings, In the choices that I make. You know what, rIGHT? (Chorus - Lead) So I’m sick and tired, (sick and tired, yah) 우리가 했던 게임들 중에서, (yeah yeah yeah) (Background) Moving on now, (ooooh ooooh) Gonna find my way. (Outro - Lead) Fooled me once, Never twice, (Background) Love finds its path, When you roll the dice. (Aaah uuuh ah) (Lead & Background) Never twice, (twice, twice) Never twice, (twice yeah!!) (Background) Love finds its path, When you roll the dice. 그거 알아요, rIGHT?

[Verse] Dusty boots and worn-out jeans, Gravel roads and clear blue skies, Fishing lines and tire swings, Life was fast as time flew by. [Verse 2] Bonfire nights, stars in our eyes, Sippin' sweet tea, feelin' free, First loves and heartfelt goodbyes, Built our dreams near that old oak tree. [Chorus] We were growing up on backroad dreams, Chasing life with wild-eyed schemes, Through fields of green and moonlit nights, Every step felt just so right. [Verse 3] Rusty trucks and radio tunes, Sneakin' out under that harvest moon, Football games and hometown pride, Future loomed, but we never tried. [Verse 4] Now and then we lookin' back, Memories hangin' like a hacky sack, Simpler times we can’t replace, Youthful hearts in a hurry to race. [Chorus] We were growing up on backroad dreams, Chasing life with wild-eyed schemes, Through fields of green and moonlit nights, Every step felt just so right.

[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