From the recording Real Life
Lyrics
When I was young, I thought I was superman
Flying around the house, saving people, it was all in my plan
I was a hero, invincible, nothing could bring me down
But as I grew up, I found out that real life doesn't come with a crown
Super man dreams had to fade away
No more heroes, no more child's play
Growing up hurts, but I'm learning to see
Life's harsh lessons made the real me
When I was 17, she said she was pregnant, world came crashing down
Had to find a way to be a man, provide for my own
Had to stop the lying, take responsibility too
Real life made me hurt, but it made me new
Super man dreams had to fade away
No more heroes, no more child's play
Growing up hurts, but I'm learning to see
Life's harsh lessons made the real me
I thought I'd made it through, the struggles of my youth
But life keeps teaching lessons, showing me the truth
We all face our fires—divorce, heartache, letting go
Death of loved ones, addiction's grip, financial woes
Through it we find a new strength, real life makes us grow
Super man dreams had to fade away
No more heroes, no more child's play
Growing up hurts, but now I finally see
Life's harsh lessons made the real me
And though it's hard, we find a new way to be
A new way to love, not just for ourselves, but for all to see
We learn to let go, and to love unconditionally
And in doing so, we find a love that's truly real
Now I'm older, see the world in different light
Real life's a gift, though harsh, it's beautiful sight
No more surviving—we've found love's embrace