Just don't

Don't forget how it feels like to have innocent fun
The ability to be completely unaware of brutal consequences
Don't grow up too fast. Age will anchor you down
It holds dreadful responsibility and all the things school will never teach you
They won't teach you how to let go of pain
Or how to deal with loss of a loved one or relationships

People will only teach you how to love, but not how to stop
They won't tell you that at some point of your life
Your pillow is going to be soaked with tears every night
That you might feel like ending it all

They don't teach you how to muster up your courage and move on
Don't grow up too fast and be in a mad rush to try on makeup or high heels
Or tight fitted cleavage baring dresses and extravagant material merchandise
Darling, you've all the time in the world to experience all those things
That's when you're older and possess spending power

So heed the cliche advice and study hard
Ask anyone who is much older, they will tell you how they regret not studying harder
Love your family, don't grow up too fast and brush away the hard fact that they raised you
You'll soon realize how little time you've left with them
Don't live your life with regret
Time doesn't wait for you to be ready to say "I love you"

Everyone's hurt in one way or another
Yes, even the people who make your life absolutely miserable
No matter how mean or judgmental people are, forgive them
Pray for God to soften their frail hearts and grant them strength
Nothing angers your enemies more than your capacity to forgive
It won't hurt you to be a little more gracious
They're the bitter ones, while you're strong and free

Don't assume that you're going to marry your first bf
Keep your options open, widen your social circle and get to know more people
It might all seem like a joke to you after a couple of years
Trust me, everyone has to get their heart broken at some point
That's how you learn to love and cherish the ones who love you

Don't grow up too fast and start idolizing runway models
Never ever let ana and mia take control of your precious life sweetie
We all make mistakes, learn to put your past behind you
You are beautiful as you are, do not ever let someone else tell you otherwise
Don't grow up too fast.

Growing up is never easy
Don't forget how is it like to cradle trust and child-like faith
Don't forget the time you were so happy and contented looking at rainbows
Or simple things like going to the beach and playing with sandcastles
Don't forget how eating ice-cream was the only thing you wanted to do.

Don't grow up too fast.