Fireflies

I wrote this while my sister was 12 and went on her first "date." Obviously none of this is *actually* true. It's more hypothetical.

Fireflies

V1:
Catching fireflies and being scared to lie
That's the girl I used to know
Finding an ice cream truck was your greatest streak of luck
I never thought of the day you'd grow

Every week a different guy, coming home late with bloodshot eyes
That's the person I see now
Ignorant to the rules, why can't you see you look like a fool?
I gotta tell you and this is the only way I know how

P-C
I can promise you you'll never forget
The horrors you did that you're gonna regret

Chorus:
Don't be someone who you ain't
You're your own picture you just gotta paint it
Act like you'd want your kids to behave
Remember you're just starting your high school days
Don't rush it now
Live it right and you'll be proud
Hold on to the innocence that I know is still there

V2:
That 20th of May, Momma wanted you to stay
But you left her in the dust
Living life without a care, you're the focus of my prayers
That you won't continue to rust

P-C
And I hope this is just a fad

Those days will haunt you, I can tell you that

Chorus:
Don't be someone who you ain't
You're your own picture you just gotta paint it
Act like you'd want your kids to behave
Remember you're just starting your high school days
Don't rush it now
Live it right and you'll be proud
Hold on to the innocence that I know is still there

Bridge:
Ease up on the throttle a bit
And start to hit those brakes
Sooner or later it'll all catch up to you
And you won't be able to help but break

Chorus:
Don't be someone who you ain't
You're your own picture you just gotta paint it
Act like you'd want your kids to behave
Remember you're just starting your high school days
Don't rush it now
Live it right and you'll be proud
Hold on to the innocence that I know is still there

Outro:
Keep those fireflies alive
Let the ice cream truck keep you full
Don't evolve into a lie
You'll see you were just being a fool

Reviews

[Into_The_Cosmos]

While reading this, I couldn't help but think of my friend who did just this. SHe ended up dropping out of school and getting pregnant. I loved this though. It was beautful. From what I've read of your work, you are very talented and I would love to read more!

[Sarahthirk]

I'm sorry about your friend! But thank you, it means a lot!