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Children Lyrics by Billy Porter

Black Mona Lisa

2021

[Intro]
See I know times are hard
Yeah, I mean it from the heart
You're not losing the fight
Love will make it alright
'Cause I've been there, done that
Worn that dress, so you know mama knows it best, hey

[Verse 1]
Not tryna patronize a little bit
Baby, I empathize I must admit
But I need you to recognize that ain't it
See a change starts today, better wipe those tears away
Some people criticize the way you live
But don't you apologize, or dare submit
Baby, the children's where the future is
See a change starts today, better wipe those tears away

[Pre-Chorus]
See, I know times are hard (I know it, baby)
I mean it from the heart
You're not losing the fight
Love will make it alright
'Cause I've been there, done that
Worn that dress, so you know mama knows it best, I

[Chorus]
Gotta let these children know what time it is
Gotta let these children know what time it is
Gotta let these children know what time it is
'Cause I've been there done that, worn that dress
So, you know mama knows it best

[Verse 2]
I lived a whole lotta life, I ain't new to this
Lotta lows, lotta highs, I stay true to this
Take my hand, join the ride
You know you'll have it figured out in time (Yeah)

[Pre-Chorus]
See, I know times are hard (You'll get through it, baby)
I mean it from the heart
You're not losing the fight
Love will make it alright
'Cause I've been there, done that
Worn that dress, so you know mama knows it best, I

[Chorus]
Gotta let these children know what time it is
Gotta let these children know what time it is
Gotta let these children know what time it is
'Cause I've been there done that, worn that dress
So, you know mama knows it best, I

[Bridge]
Show you how to grow
Show you how to know
Let the children know
What time it is, time it is
Show you how to grow
Show you how to know
Let the children know
What time it is, time it is
Show you how to grow (We got to show the children how to grow)
Show you how to know
Let the children know (Oh, yeah)
What time it is, time it is (Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Show you how to grow (Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah)
Show you how to know
Been there done that, worn that dress
So you know mama knows it best, I

[Chorus]
Gotta let these children know what time it is (What time it is)
Gotta let these children know what time it is (What time it is)
Gotta let these children know what time it is
'Cause I've been there done that, worn that dress
So, you know mama knows it best
I gotta let these children know what time it is (Oh, time it is, yeah, what time it is)
Gotta let these children know what time it is (Right now, oh, what time it is)
Gotta let these children know what time it is (Yes, it is, yes, it is)
'Cause I've been there done that, worn that dress
So you know mama knows it best, I

[Outro]
Show you how to grow
Show you how to know
Let the children know
What time it is, time it is
Show you how to grow (Oh, ah, ah, ah)
Show you how to know (Oh)
Been there done that, worn that dress
So you know mama knows it best, I
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Billy Porter

Billy Porter

About “Children” by Billy Porter

Read the complete lyrics to "Children" by Billy Porter from the album "Black Mona Lisa" in 2021. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Disco, Pop.

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"Children" is credited to Billy Porter. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Children" appears on "Black Mona Lisa" in 2021.

Visit the Billy Porter artist page at /artist/billy-porter for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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