Children

See, I know times are hard Yeah, I mean it from the heart You're not losing the fight 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 Baby, I empathize I must admit (But I) need you to recognize 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 See, I know times are hard (I know it, baby) I mean it from the heart You're not losing the fight Love will make it alright 'Cause I've been there, done that Worn that dress, so you know mama knows it best 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) 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, yeah See, I know times are hard (I know it, baby) I mean it from the heart You're not losing the fight Love will make it alright 'Cause I've been there, done that Worn that dress, so you know mama knows it best 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 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 (oh, yeah) Show you how to know (oh, yeah) Let the children know What time it is, time it is Show you how to grow (we got to show the children how to grow) Show you how to know Let the children know What time it is, time it is (oh, yeah, yeah, yeah) Show you how to grow (yeah, yeah) Show you how to know (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Been there, done that, worn that dress So you know mama knows it best 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 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 (yes, it is, yes, it is) 'Cause I've been there done that, worn that dress So you know mama knows it best Show you how to grow (oh, yeah) Show you how to know (oh, yeah) Let the children know What time it is, time it is (time it is) Show you how to grow Show you how to know Been there, done that, worn that dress So you know mama knows it best, I