Wake up son of mine
Mama got something to tell you.
Change has come.
Life will have its way, with your pride, son.

Take it like a man.
Hang on son of mine
The storm is blowing up your horizon.

Change has come.
Keep your dignity
Take the high road
Take it like a man

Listen up, son of mine
Mama got something to tell you
All about growing pains
Life will pound away
Where the light don't shine, son.
Take it like a man.

Suck it up, son of mine
Thunder blowing up your horizon*
Change is come (change is come)
Keep your dignity (keep your dignity)
Take the high road
Take it like a man
No-one said life will rain (still shine) [not sure here]
Like a kidney stone
It's just a broken heart, son, this pain will pass away