My papa told me the day would come
when I would want to love someone
He set me down on his knee
and these are the words he said to me
He said, one of these days
you're gonna reach eighteen
is gonna call you a queen
and hold your head up high
But those same little balls
Is to be a good girl, remember what I said
You make a way and pick your days
Oh, make a way and pick your days
Before you make a big mistake
There won't be much that he will say
Walk right up and take it by your hand
And you'll lead your ride
straight to the beach up there
Is to be a good kid, remember what I said
You make a way and make your days
Make your ways, make a way,
Before you make a big mistake
Just because they treat you nice
doesn't mean they want a wife
Take your time, think of friends,
Know that love will have its way,
Remember your father's word
Don't you be no fool now, girl
you're gonna reach eighteen
and hold your head up high
But those same little boys
Is to be a good girl, remember what I say
Make a way, make your days
before you make a big mistake
Make a way, make your days
before you make a big mistake