Letter Between a Little Boy & Himself as an Adult lyrics

Robert as boy:

Dear Mr. Brown,

One day I’ll be you and

Although I’m only eight now,

You need to hear my rules

Never stop playing

Never stop dreaming and

And be careful not to

Turn into what I’d hate

Robert as adult:

Dear little boy,

I’m doing my best up here but

It’s a thankless job and

Nobody feels the same

You work long hours

Watch your credit rating

Pay your taxes and

Prepare to die

Jody Ellen:

I have tried to keep my soul

I lost the fight to keep a hold

Now I am not awake

Now I’m not awake

Robert as boy:

Hey Mr. Brown,

That can't be what life is like!

I’ve watched some movies,

And I've, I’ve read some books

Life should be exciting

And sometimes scary but

What you’re describing doesn't

Seem worth the time

Robert as adult:

Hey little boy,

I think you were always right

I’ve dropped that worthless life and

I’m moving on

Life should be adventure

I’m stealing back my soul

I’ve lost too many years now

I’m awake

Robert and Jody Ellen:

You were right

I nearly lost my soul

I will fight to steal back my soul

Now I am awake

Now I’m awake