This spirit is holding us down
 Pushing our shoulders in deep
 Pulling us to the light
 Toasted our backs in the sun
 And I waited for the next call
 We got all out ears pressed against the wall

 But now our days are set straight
 We're seeing it all eye to eye
 The balance is still chasing after
 Just hanging on as you walk by

 And they say it's only natural
 They say [bad word] along just fine
 But I can't help thinking we grew up too fast
 And I know, I know, I know this won't last, 
 a second longer than it has.

 Children you will, be cared for at once
 And wanted our arms like promises plucked from above

 This world is only getting smaller
 The choices aren't ours to be made
 And I to my days
 I feel like wasting my days

 And I can't see [bad word] on
 And I can't say it will all be fine
 No I can't help thinking we grew up too fast
 No I can't help thinking we grew up too fast
 And I know, I know, I know this won't last, 
 a second longer than it has