Story Behind The Song

a very accomplished female middle-school student of mine came to school one day with a facial injury as a result of her father beating her...this song was my way of dealing with that...

Song Description

in the style of those old piano songs that were played in schools 50 years ago

Lyrics

The Art of Growing Up

I am part of you as you are part of me
More than any friend could ever be
When I was frightened by the night you held me near
You were the light so I could see
You built a world around me, full of warmth and care
Making sure that nest was safe and love was always there

I am part of you as you are part of me
But you don't understand me any more
Growing up is not an easy thing to do
Do you still love me? I'm not sure

Oh you say that I am trouble and I know sometimes I let you down
But you know that I'm still young, I just need time
One day I'll be grown and then I hope that you will see
All the good things in you are a part of me

I am part of you as you are part of me
Though lately we've fought long and hard
Sometimes I say things to you that I don't really mean
It's just my mind it's not my heart

Sometimes I get confused when I don't understand
And when I do give me your gentle guiding hand

I am part of you as you are part of me
I am still a child, though not for long
I'll try my best to be as good as I can be
So please be kind when I go wrong