"Listen Up Kid" lyrics
Jack & Jack & JVCKJ Lyrics
Meet me in the driveway
The same place you would lie awake looking at the stars from
I'll tell you how the times changed, all the girls not to chase
And the hills not to die on
'Cause you are, you are, you are
The best parts of me
So listen up kid, don't rush things
The worlds gon' know your name
If I could speak to younger J
I wonder what would I say
I'm talking back in second grade
Seven going on 8
You love to read your books
The teachers claim your smart for your age
I hate to say but now a days
You barely glance at a page
But that's OK kid
You still got lots of chapters you ain't gone through
Some heavy rain
But you always find a way through the monsoon
Some best friends you ain't met
Only a few that you still talk to
I promise when I'm home
I'm still feeding the pups their dog food now
You out West
You and G had a dream
And found a way to manifest everything you believed
So many traits that you possess
That I still carry with me
Tell grandma and grandpa you love 'em
Every time that you see 'em
'Cause everyone's a victim of time
But you still got that shit on your side
And when it comes to you
The limits the sky, kid
And no Xzibit never ends up pimping our ride
You got some bigger goals now
Just keep your spirit alive
And if you need me just meet
Meet me in the driveway
The same place you would lie awake looking at the stars from
I'll tell you how the times changed, all the girls not to chase
And the hills not to die on
'Cause you are, you are, you are
The best parts of me
So listen up kid, don't rush things
The worlds gon' know your name
If I could talk to my high school self
What would I tell him
17 not worried 'bout a damn thing except for
Where's the function at
Where's the girl you tryna get in bed with
Thinking with the wrong head
Lil man it's time to use your melon
Straight "A"s, top of the class
But 9-5 it ain't the calling
Posting videos online
And all these people starting to follow
Your creative side finally shining
You 'bout to blossom
Your first song 'bout to go top 100
Right when you drop
It's time to go the distance
Yeah I know that shit is crazy ain't it
People say you famous
Kids hating in the city
Call you names and all that
But you gon' take it on the chin
Thick skin, don't fall back
'Cause you got your best friend locked in
Man y'all gon' prove 'em wrong
Couple months 'til senior prom
Your girlfriend that you took is married now
And you a rolling stone
Life on the move
Yeah no we still ain't found the one
But we ain't really looking neither
Almost like you scared of love or something
All I know is we gon' settle down eventually
But 'til then don't let this industry effect you mentally
There's rough roads ahead
But boy you good under pressure
The best advice I could tell ya
Embrace the times that you mess up
'Cause the biggest lessons come from taking your "L"s
In a couple months you'll be living in LA by yourself
Always answer mom when she calls
'Cause boy we put her through hell
Don't wanna spoil it
But you gon' have some stories to tell
And if you need me just
Meet me in the driveway
The same place you would lie awake looking at the stars from
I'll tell you how the times changed, all the girls not to chase
And the hills not to die on
'Cause you are, you are, you are
The best parts of me
So listen up kid, don't rush things
The worlds gon' know your name
If I could sit down with myself in 2018
A couple things I'd have to tell him
While he's chasing his dreams
Yeah they all coming to fruition
But it ain't what it seems
Your blind to everything that's going on behind the scenes
So listen up kid
This shit it vital
I know you just got off stage at the EMAs
Performing for all your idols
In the UK you went top 10
Your song been going viral
Boy you made everything happened
We envisioned as a child
Mean while
Your way too passive with the back end of ya business
They been spending all your cash
While never asking for forgiveness
'Cause your dumb ass don't pay attention
Quarter-million-dollar loans
That you don't know about until the pandemic
That shit is sickening
Anyways you been working on your album
Everything's about to blow
The people can't avoid ya name
You worked your fingers to the bone
After 50 something shows
You finally get home
They sit you and G down
And say they think y'all better on your own
I know your stomach's dropping
Just like mine did
They don't want shit to do with you
Then turn around and sign him
Don't ever doubt yourself
'Cause it's a blessing in disguise kid
And G's singing this hook
So you know what y'all got is timeless
You find your way back like boomerangs
'Cause one don't work without the other
Always still your brother
So much you'll discover in the years upcoming
About this music you in love with
You really got some goat in you like Mr. Tumnus
Which wardrobe are you lying in
The one with all designer shit
You'll find is overrated
Back to basics
Cut the mileage down
The second time around
Your finding your sound
Experimenting as you please
Like mad scientists now
You're Independent
'Bout to start a new voyage
I wish that I was Webbie
And could spell it out for ya
The most important thing that I could say
Is just enjoy it
'Cause boy everything gon' be alright
And if you ever need advice
You can always just
Meet me in the driveway
The same place you would lie awake looking at the stars from
I'll tell you how the times changed, all the girls not to chase
And the hills not to die on
'Cause you are, you are, you are
The best parts of me
So listen up kid, don't rush things
The worlds gon' know your name
I made it out the other side
With my dawg by my side
Yeah I like the way that sounds
I owe it to my younger self
Gotta keep the dream alive
Yeah I hope I made you proud
I'm stronger than I ever was
Had to go and kill my pride
'Cause that shit'll make you drown
Rest in peace to Danny Boy
Rest in peace to Big Mike
Yeah I know you're looking down
The same place you would lie awake looking at the stars from
I'll tell you how the times changed, all the girls not to chase
And the hills not to die on
'Cause you are, you are, you are
The best parts of me
So listen up kid, don't rush things
The worlds gon' know your name
If I could speak to younger J
I wonder what would I say
I'm talking back in second grade
Seven going on 8
You love to read your books
The teachers claim your smart for your age
I hate to say but now a days
You barely glance at a page
But that's OK kid
You still got lots of chapters you ain't gone through
Some heavy rain
But you always find a way through the monsoon
Some best friends you ain't met
Only a few that you still talk to
I promise when I'm home
I'm still feeding the pups their dog food now
You out West
You and G had a dream
And found a way to manifest everything you believed
So many traits that you possess
That I still carry with me
Tell grandma and grandpa you love 'em
Every time that you see 'em
'Cause everyone's a victim of time
But you still got that shit on your side
And when it comes to you
The limits the sky, kid
And no Xzibit never ends up pimping our ride
You got some bigger goals now
Just keep your spirit alive
And if you need me just meet
Meet me in the driveway
The same place you would lie awake looking at the stars from
I'll tell you how the times changed, all the girls not to chase
And the hills not to die on
'Cause you are, you are, you are
The best parts of me
So listen up kid, don't rush things
The worlds gon' know your name
If I could talk to my high school self
What would I tell him
17 not worried 'bout a damn thing except for
Where's the function at
Where's the girl you tryna get in bed with
Thinking with the wrong head
Lil man it's time to use your melon
Straight "A"s, top of the class
But 9-5 it ain't the calling
Posting videos online
And all these people starting to follow
Your creative side finally shining
You 'bout to blossom
Your first song 'bout to go top 100
Right when you drop
It's time to go the distance
Yeah I know that shit is crazy ain't it
People say you famous
Kids hating in the city
Call you names and all that
But you gon' take it on the chin
Thick skin, don't fall back
'Cause you got your best friend locked in
Man y'all gon' prove 'em wrong
Couple months 'til senior prom
Your girlfriend that you took is married now
And you a rolling stone
Life on the move
Yeah no we still ain't found the one
But we ain't really looking neither
Almost like you scared of love or something
All I know is we gon' settle down eventually
But 'til then don't let this industry effect you mentally
There's rough roads ahead
But boy you good under pressure
The best advice I could tell ya
Embrace the times that you mess up
'Cause the biggest lessons come from taking your "L"s
In a couple months you'll be living in LA by yourself
Always answer mom when she calls
'Cause boy we put her through hell
Don't wanna spoil it
But you gon' have some stories to tell
And if you need me just
Meet me in the driveway
The same place you would lie awake looking at the stars from
I'll tell you how the times changed, all the girls not to chase
And the hills not to die on
'Cause you are, you are, you are
The best parts of me
So listen up kid, don't rush things
The worlds gon' know your name
If I could sit down with myself in 2018
A couple things I'd have to tell him
While he's chasing his dreams
Yeah they all coming to fruition
But it ain't what it seems
Your blind to everything that's going on behind the scenes
So listen up kid
This shit it vital
I know you just got off stage at the EMAs
Performing for all your idols
In the UK you went top 10
Your song been going viral
Boy you made everything happened
We envisioned as a child
Mean while
Your way too passive with the back end of ya business
They been spending all your cash
While never asking for forgiveness
'Cause your dumb ass don't pay attention
Quarter-million-dollar loans
That you don't know about until the pandemic
That shit is sickening
Anyways you been working on your album
Everything's about to blow
The people can't avoid ya name
You worked your fingers to the bone
After 50 something shows
You finally get home
They sit you and G down
And say they think y'all better on your own
I know your stomach's dropping
Just like mine did
They don't want shit to do with you
Then turn around and sign him
Don't ever doubt yourself
'Cause it's a blessing in disguise kid
And G's singing this hook
So you know what y'all got is timeless
You find your way back like boomerangs
'Cause one don't work without the other
Always still your brother
So much you'll discover in the years upcoming
About this music you in love with
You really got some goat in you like Mr. Tumnus
Which wardrobe are you lying in
The one with all designer shit
You'll find is overrated
Back to basics
Cut the mileage down
The second time around
Your finding your sound
Experimenting as you please
Like mad scientists now
You're Independent
'Bout to start a new voyage
I wish that I was Webbie
And could spell it out for ya
The most important thing that I could say
Is just enjoy it
'Cause boy everything gon' be alright
And if you ever need advice
You can always just
Meet me in the driveway
The same place you would lie awake looking at the stars from
I'll tell you how the times changed, all the girls not to chase
And the hills not to die on
'Cause you are, you are, you are
The best parts of me
So listen up kid, don't rush things
The worlds gon' know your name
I made it out the other side
With my dawg by my side
Yeah I like the way that sounds
I owe it to my younger self
Gotta keep the dream alive
Yeah I hope I made you proud
I'm stronger than I ever was
Had to go and kill my pride
'Cause that shit'll make you drown
Rest in peace to Danny Boy
Rest in peace to Big Mike
Yeah I know you're looking down
