When I was your age
My friends and I strolled the mall
Got caught shop-lifting once
And it sure pissed off my mom
Yeah, I'll drop you off
Just check back in 45
I'll be working on my puzzles in the parking lot
Right outside
Remember who you are and where you came from
While you're doing all the stupid teenage shit
I always wish that I had done
And if you need me
I'll be right outside in the Suburban
This is my little way of letting go
And holding on
♪
I low-key hope you blow your whole allowance in the arcade
I low-key hope a mall cop chases you when you pull a prank
I low-key hope you tattoo yourself and you dye your hair
I low-key hope you call some punks to meet you there
Meet a cute kid from another school
And sneak into a rated-R show
Make out just a little bit
Don't let it go too far, though
And if someone picks on you
Sweetie, kick 'em once for me (You know where!)
In case you go to the hospital
Always put on some clean underwear
Remember who you are and where you came from
While you're doing all the stupid teenage shit
I always wish that I had done
And if you need me
I'll be right outside in the Suburban
This is my little way of letting go
And holding on
♪
(I'm holdin' on)
Yeah yeah, to my baby!
(I'm holdin' on)
Yeah yeah, to my baby!
I'm letting go, I'm letting go
Of my baby
I'm letting go, I'm letting go, I'm letting go
And holding on