Grow up to be a child

from Next to you by Joe King

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lyrics

GROW UP TO BE A CHILD

Come stroll with me now along the seashore
Side by side, arm in arm
And let us talk like we used to
Remember when our love was new

But you were young then
Less complicated
How our love grew, as at still can
Let’s start again, the tide is turning
Retrace our footprints in the sand

Come sit with me now
And watch the sunset
See the colours run and merge
And lay your head on my shoulder
And watch the golden evening glow

But as I hold you
You seem so restless
Let me caress and soothe your brow
You have grown
O how you’ve grown
Now grow up to be a child

Come walk with me now into the forest
Slip your hand into mine
And let’s exchange idle nothings
For that’s what lovers often do

Come lay your head back
And watch the night sky
Clouds are racing cross the moon
See how the stars they hang like jewels
Upon the windswept galaxies

You used to tell me
You loved me dearly
But now you think that’s not your style
You have grown
O how you’ve grown
Now grow up to be a child

Now you are older, sophisticated
You don’t embrace me like you did
And slowly space has crept between us
Like lovers lying back to back

But like a mother will rock her baby
I would hold you close to me
And I will sing over you
Until your eyes are fixed on mine

And when I have your full attention
I will speak my words to you
But you will never understand
‘Til you grow up to be a child
‘Til you grow up to be a child
Grow up to be a child

credits

from Next to you, released September 1, 1994

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about

Joe King Leeds, UK

Joe is an experienced singer-songwriter, musician, worship leader and speaker. Having begun his music career in the 1980s, he has produced five studio albums which have been sold all around the world. In 2012, Joe is writing and recording material for a new album. Visit his website and sign up for his newsletter for all the latest information on his exciting new projects. www.joekinguk.com ... more