I knew exactly
What you were going through
It's just that I didn't have the right
To discuss your problems
I saw you struggling for our education
I saw you struggling to get us clothes to wear mama
This man you got married to is dead alive
Over the years I asked myself
Many questions
Is he my real dad or was I adopted mama
I know it's difficult for you
But hold on I am a little grown up now

Oh, ho

Hold on just a little bit longer now
Hold on just a little bit longer now
Hold on just a little bit longer now
Hold on just a little bit longer now

You were a laughing stock in the community
The press didn't rest makin' news out of you mama
Now is the time to show them oh, oh that
He who laughs last laughs the best
That's the way it is
That's the way it is

Hold on just a little bit longer now
Hold on just a little bit longer now
Hold on just a little bit longer now
Hold on just a little bit longer now

I know it's not easy for you mama
But your tears will turn to laughter
Now that I'm a grown up mama

Hold on just a little bit longer now
Hold on just a little bit longer now
Hold on just a little bit longer now
Hold on just a little bit longer now

Hold on just a little bit longer now
Hold on just a little bit longer now
Hold on just a little bit longer now
Hold on just a little bit longer now