Artist: Da Youngsta's Album: Somethin 4 Da Youngsta's Song: Somethin 4 Da Youngsta's Typed by: jostmatt@bluewin.ch [Qur'an] There was a time I used to wish I was older So I could look over my own shoulder When it came time for partyin I always had to check with a guardian You know, mom and dad Sometimes I think about the fun I coulda had Swingin with my crew I used to boo-hoo about my early curfew If I didn't show up I'd be on punishment Guess where the rest of my week will be spent? Yeah, in the house, lookin like a jerk All the boys are havin fun while I'm doin housework I remember one time in the game I could hear my mom callin my name I had two strikes, workin on the third Somebody yelled out, "Yo, Qur'an's a early bird" But I ain't pay it no mind Cause back then a hard head made a soft behind My mother always said, don't worry 'bout a cup-- It's all a part of growin up But nevertheless Like they say - mom knows best Tarik: If we wasn't in the store playin video games We was chillin on the block callin each other names Naw, nothin too offensive But you had to wear gear that was expensive Like $100 sneaks Even though they'd be dogged in two weeks I didn't care, all my boys had a pair Except for me, I didn't think it was fair I told my mom the price, she frowned -- Said son, they cost more than a phone bill Be thankful for what you got on your feet Some people don't have nothin out on the street Learn to be yourself, learn to be original And don't worry about the next individual I feel as though this needs to be expressed Nevertheless, mom knows best [Taji] 24 hours, 7 days a week We played Ding-Dong-Dixie-- and Hide and go Seek We chased down girls, actin like a fool It was even days that we hookeyed from school But never again Once moms started yellin it was no tellin when She was gonna whip out her belt I could have put ice on her, it probably would have melt I know I was caught once, I heard her shout I brought you in this world and you can bet I take you out All I hear is clean your room and wash the dishes Sometimes I wanna click my heels and make three wishes One to be older, two to be a rap star Three to be drivin in a nice fat car As long as I live at this address Nevertheless - mom knows best