D. Michelle Gold

Lyrics

Why do grown-ups have to yell and scold
Why do I have to do all that I'm told
I’m a big girl now, and I hate all the rules
I’m a big girl now, ‘cause I go to school

I love you Ally, you understand me
I want to do what I want, when I want
I think life stinks, it's so unfair
I want to eat what I want, mmm, a chocolate éclair

Why did I get parents who act like that
Why do I live with rules, being baby-sat
I’m a big girl now, I can make my own bed
I’m a big girl now, keep my budgie well-fed

Why do they think that they know everything
Why don't they know that I am doing some listening
I’m a big girl now, hear what I have to say
I'm a big girl now, yours is not the only way

They think I’m a baby that has to be watched
Do I really need my mom and dad so much
I’m a big girl now, I ride my bike real far
Swim, and roller blade, and play my guitar

I'm five and a half, and I love to run and play
Up and down, in and out, all through the day
I don't need anyone to keep an eye on me
They're so mean, why can't they let me be

Oh, Ally, I love you, you understand me
I’ll put on my party clothes and we’ll have some tea
Now I'm feeling tired, shhh, don't make a peep
I'll just put my head down, I need some sleep
I’m a big girl now