VERSE 1
yo I was one young troublesome son of a gun
just having fun chewing on a whole pack of bubble gum
one with the ball, so committed, I'm not kidding
the little kid in me needed a bit of babysitting

picture a baby sitting in the middle of the city
sneaking outta kindergarten but wouldn't admit he did it
I was that dude with the ball in a backpack
outside all day, I smile at the flashbacks

and ask myself what if I didn't skip class
and trespass just to play in the grass
I guess I'll have to let my future answer questions from the past
I grew up too fast as if time flew past me

you see the more you dream the further you get
I gave it my all to become the best version of myself and I got no regrets
I put in the work, and it didn't work
but it made me who I am, I'm not afraid too put my hands in the dirt

CHORUS
When I was younger, wanted to be a fire fighter
Became a singer songwriter eeh eeeh
When I was younger, wanted to be a football player
Became a movie maker
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VERSE 2
We made our own skateboards with a piece of wood and some nails
Using old bearings as wheels, disturbing the neighbours
But they forgave us every time they saw the smiles on our faces
How could they blame us, we just wanted to travel to different places

Tirana to Chapel Hill, out on the battle field
Made the North Carolina state team, played there until
We came to Holland where I further developed my skills
Till I got a part time job so I can pay the bills

Still I get the chills thinking of yesteryears
Reminiscing about the days when I could've had a different career
During my adolescence, wasn't into academics
Had a low attendance in class, especially in mathematics

But giving up was never an option
I turned every opportunity into good fortune
And since a snotty nose, going through highs and lows
How I got into music I guess nobody knows

CHORUS
When I was younger, wanted to be a fire fighter
Became a singer songwriter eeh eeeh
When I was younger, wanted to be a football player
Became a movie maker, when I was younger
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BRIDGE
When I was younger, wanted to be a fire fighter
Became a singer songwriter

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OUTRO
Do you remember the times when it was all so simple
And the most beautiful thing is the unforeseen
So don't ever give up on your dreams
No, never