Growin' up lyrics

[Verse 1]

Well I stood stone-like at midnight

Suspended in my masquerade

I combed my hair 'til it was just right

And commanded the night brigade

I was open to pain and crossed by the rain

And I walked on a crooked crutch

I strolled all alone through a fallout zone

And came out with my soul untouched

[Chorus]

I hid in the clouded wrath of the crowd

But when they said, "Sit down," I stood up

Ooh, ooh, growin' up

[Verse 2]

The flag of piracy flew from my mast

My sails were set wing to wing

I had a jukebox graduate for first mate

She couldn't sail but she sure could sing

I pushed B-52 and bombed them with the blues

With my gear set stubborn on standing

I broke all the rules, strafed my old high school

Never once gave thought to landing

[Chorus]

I hid in the clouded warmth of the crowd

But when they said, "Come down," I threw up

Ooh, ooh, growin' up

Work it back now

• Artist:Bruce Springsteen
• Album:Greetings from Arbury Park, N.J.