Girl, now don't you know it's wrong To depend on someone else to do those things that you won't do For yourself Lessons I've learned have changed the man I was, To step light but with caution because the road is raw. Mama used to say: "Boy don't run away from your problems, And if you face them you will see, You'll always find a way to solve them. I will always be there for you, I will be by your side. Only one thing I ask of you: From your fears do not hide." Girl, I waited for too long, I've given all I can, Can you understand this man I will share with you Lessons I've learned have changed the man I was, To step light but with caution because the road is raw. Mama used to say: "Boy don't run away from your problems, And if you face them you will see, You'll always find a way to solve them. I will always be there for you, I will be by your side (believe me). Only one thing I ask of you: From your fears do not hide." Mama used to say: "Boy don't run away from your problems."