Lyrics

Momma, wasn't like the ones I'd see on TV
Daddy, couldn't give me all the things I'd see
Brother, didn't look out for and watch over me
Sister, never saw the things she could be

Here in the Real World

I grew from a baby into a little girl

Here in the Real World

High School, was a diploma called a GED
College, was the real world university
PHD, in the food service industry
Earning, minimum wage for my masters degree

Here in the Real World

I grew into a woman, lost that little girl

Here in the Real World

Employment didn't pay the bills
Boyfriends went and lost the thrill
Babies came it stayed until
Music gave me back a little bit of my freewill

Here in the Real World