Growing

When you get what you want in your struggle for self

And the world makes you king just for a day

Go to the mirror and look at yourself

And see what the man has to say

You can fool the whole world down a pathway of years

And get pats on the back as you pass

But your final reward will be just headache and tears

If, if you've cheated the man

The man in the glass

For it isn't a mans sister, mother or wife

Whose judgement upon him must pass

The fellow whose verdict comes most to his end

Is the man starring back from the glass

You can fool the whole world down a pathway of years

And get pats on the back as you pass

But your final reward will be just headache and tears

If, if you've cheated the man

The man in the glass

He's the fellow to please never mind the rest

For he's with you clear, up to the end

And you've passed your most dangerous test

If the man in the glass is your friend...