I’ve been observing lately
Things are changing in your life
Growing up isn’t easy
And it makes me think of time

You will go through
Everything I had to

So stick your head high
Don’t let them get to you
Need no alibis
You do what you want to
Don’t get caught in lies
No one tells you what to do
So tell me

You’ll be nothing but careful
You’ll tell me you won’t let them get you
Don’t you cry
You’re not crazy or emo to try
Don’t cry
Cause it hurts to cry

All the pictures you’re taking
Make sure some things are hidden
They are looking at everything
Things past your imagination

I know it’s fun
But some things are best left alone

So buckle up tight
You’re in for quite a ride
The years will fly by
Pretty soon you’ll see why
Don’t listen to guys
They live nothing but lies
So tell me

You’ll be nothing but careful
You’ll tell me you won’t let them get you
Don’t you cry
You’re not crazy or emo to try
Don’t cry

Like all these little girls laughing
‘Bout big things confusing their feelings
They’ll try
They’re crazy or emo to lie
They’ll find
That it hurts to cry

Only a matter of time
Consequences hide
Don’t you blame yourself for mistakes
That will one day be fine

You’ll be nothing but careful
You’ll tell me you won’t let them get you
Don’t you cry
You’re not crazy or emo to try
Don’t cry

Like all these little girls laughing
‘Bout big things confusing their feelings
They’ll try
They’re crazy or emo to lie
They’ll find
That it hurts to cry

That it hurts to cry
Does it hurt to cry?
It hurts to cry

It hurts to cry
Cry…