Can't Remember Growing Up

I never really had the chance to ever just be a kid
A 4 year old with an older soul but it wasn't her fault she did
Mom I can't even explain to you how much you've missed out on
I checked out when you left this
House and never tried to right your wrongs

Now I'm too busy picking up the pieces that you left behind
I can't let go of this feeling, even though I try

Cause I've cried, until all my tears ran out
And I've learned,
Lessons no little girl should ever have to worry bout
I still remember blowing candles out, wishing that you were there
No birthday cards or calls, ever showing me that you cared
Yeah I remember each year being rough
But daddy taught me that big girls gotta stay tough
Yeah, I can't remember growing up.

There are some nights I wonder if I ever cross your mind
Then there are days that I realize you ain't even worth my time
They say that it will fade away, but time don't heal all wounds
I know the pain and it never leaves, unlike you

Cause I've cried, until all my tears ran out
And I've learned,
Lessons no little girl should ever have to worry bout
I still remember blowing candles out, wishing that you were there
No birthday cards or calls, ever showing me that you cared
Yeah I remember each year being so rough
But daddy taught me that big girls gotta stay tough
Yeah I can't remember growing up

I should be broken from the damage you caused
But I just wanna say thank you for how strong I've become

Cause I'm done crying, yeah all my tears ran out
And I've learned lessons, they made me who I am so I'm better off now
But I still remember blowing candles out, wishing that you were there
No Birthday cards or call, ever showing me that you cared
Yeah I remember each year being so rough
But daddy taught me that big girls gotta stay tough
Yeah I can't remember growing up