Children (What Time It Is) [feat. Lady Blackbird]

See, I know times are hard (yes, they are) Yeah, I mean it from the heart (ooh) You're not losin' the fight (no, no) Love will make it alright 'Cause I've been there, done that, worn that dress So, you know mama knows it best, hey Not tryna patronize a little bit (oh no, no) Baby, I empathize I must admit (but I) Need you to recognize that that ain't it See, a change starts today Better wipe those tears away Some people criticize the way you live But don't you apologize or dare submit Baby, the children's where the future is See, a change starts today Better wipe those tears away You see, I know times are hard (you'll get through it, baby) I mean it from the heart You're not losin' the fight Love will make it alright 'Cause I've been there, done that, worn that dress So you know mama knows it best, I Gotta let these children know what time it is Gotta let these children know what time it is Gotta let these children know what time it is 'Cause I've been there, done that, worn that dress So, you know mama knows it best, I I lived a whole lotta life, I ain't new to this Lotta lows, lotta highs, I stay true to this Take my hand, join the ride You know you'll have it figured out in time See, I know times are hard (you'll get through it, baby) And I mean it from the heart You're not losin' the fight Love will make it alright 'Cause I've been there, done that, worn that dress So you know mama knows it best, I Gotta let these children know what time it is Gotta let these children know what time it is Gotta let these children know what time it is 'Cause I've been there, done that, worn that dress So you know mama knows it best, I Show you how to grow Show you how to know Let the children know What time it is, time it is Show you how to grow (how to grow) Show you how to know (how to know) Let the children know What time it is, time it is Show you how to grow (Show you how to grow we got to show the children how to grow) Show you how to know (show you how to know) Let the children know (oh, yeah) What time it is, time it is (oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, oh yeah) Show you how to grow (oh yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah) Show you how to know (oh yeah) Been there, done that, worn that dress So you know mama knows it best, I Gotta let these children know what time it is (what time it is) Gotta let these children know what time it is (what time it is) Gotta let these children know what time it is 'Cause I've been there, done that, worn that dress So you know mama knows it best, I Gotta let these children know what time it is (oh, oh, time it is, what time it is, yeah) Gotta let these children know what time it is (right now, oh, what time it is) Gotta let these children know what time it is (yes, it is, yes, it is) I've been there, done that, worn that dress So you know mama knows it best, I Show you how to grow (oh yeah) Show you how to know (oh-oh yeah) Let the children know What time it is, time it is Show you how to grow (oh, ah, ah, ah, oh yeah) Show you how to know (oh! Yeah, yeah) Been there, done that, worn that dress So, you know mama knows it best, I