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The Pussycat Dolls – When I Grow Up lyrics
Boys call you s***
And you don't care what they say
See every time you turn around
They screaming your name

Boys call you s***
And you don't care what they say
See every time you turn around
They screaming your name

Now I've got a confession
When I was young I wanted attention
And I promised myself that I'd do anything
Anything at all for them to notice me

But I ain't complaining
We all wanna be famous
So go ahead and say what you wanna say

You don't know what its like to be nameless
Want them to know what your name is
Cuz see when I was younger I would say

When I grow up
I wanna be famous
I wanna be a star
I wanna be in movies

When I grow up
I wanna see the world
Drive nice cars
I wanna have groupies

When I grow up
Be on tv
People know me
Be on magazines

When I grow up
Fresh and clean
Number one chick
When I step out on the scene

Be careful what you wish for
Cuz you just might get it
You just might get it
You just might get it

Be careful what you wish for
Cuz you just might get it
You just might get it
You just might get it

They used to tell me I was silly
Until I popped up on the tv
I always wanted to be a superstar
And knew that singing songs would get me this far

But I ain't complaining
We all wanna be famous
So go ahead and say what you wanna say

You don't know what its like to be nameless
Want them to know what your name is
Cuz see when I was younger I would say

When I grow up
I wanna be famous
I wanna be a star
I wanna be in movies

When I grow up
I wanna see the world
Drive nice cars
I wanna have groupies

When I grow up
Be on tv
People know me
Be on magazines

When I grow up
Fresh and clean
Number one chick
When I step out on the scene

Be careful what you wish for
Cuz you just might get it
You just might get it
You just might get it

Be careful what you wish for
Cuz you just might get it
You just might get it
You just might get it

I see them staring at me
Ooh I'm a trendsetter
Yes this is true cuz what I do
No one can do it better

You can talk about me
Cuz I'm a hot topic
I see you watching me watching me
And I know you want it, oh

When I grow up
I wanna be famous
I wanna be a star
I wanna be in movies

When I grow up
I wanna see the world
Drive nice cars
I wanna have groupies

When I grow up
Be on tv
People know me
Be on magazines

When I grow up
Fresh and clean
Number one chick
When I step out on the scene

Be careful what you wish for
Cuz you just might get it
You just might get it
You just might get it

Be careful what you wish for
Cuz you just might get it
You just might get it
You just might get it

When I grow up
I wanna be famous
I wanna be a star
I wanna be in movies

When I grow up
I wanna see the world
Drive nice cars
I wanna have groupies

When I grow up
Be on tv
People know me
Be on magazines

When I grow up
Fresh and clean
Number one chick
When I step out on the scene

Be careful what you wish for
Cuz you just might get it
You just might get it
You just might get it

Be careful what you wish for
Cuz you just might get it
You just might get it
You just might get it
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Songwriters: Jim McCarty, Paul Samwell-Smith, Rodney Jerkins, Theron Makiel Thomas, Timothy Jamahli Thomas
When I Grow Up lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Submitted by rafaelmoliv
Corrected by HadesDaughter00

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  • crazy_munkey20
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    crazy_munkey20 2008-07-27 01:18:04
    Okay like if you have tried to change this song please give me a thumbs up, and the owner of this song, rafaelmoliv, will not change it even if the lyrics are wrong! His lyrics are wrong, and he won't change them! He likes them the way they are but they are wrong! I have tried to change is bout a million times, (not really), and he wont change them! I really wish that you would change them rafaelmoliv! Please!
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  • Lpluv
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    Lpluv 2009-04-15 04:09:57
    They're not singers they are s*uts who got into the buzzinezz by shagging boss's of record companys! I don't get how 8-20 year old girls could like these girls I mean come on! There songs are rude they swaer and they're very sexuel yet parents let young kids listen to there music I don't get it. And ig you like these. Um women I feel sorry for you and you should be ashamed.
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  • soupergirlandladlelass
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    soupergirlandladlelass 2008-11-28 12:05:59
    We agree that although this song is catchy, we disagree with the vulgar, highly sexual line "I wanna have boobies." This is unrealistic of a child's wishes for the future; their main aim is obviously to become highly obese and recruit in our hefty army, full of fatties. We will then take over the world. Those interested, please do not hesitate to contact us.
    We would be grateful if you weigh yourself prior to the appointment in order to save time at the recruitment office. Thank you.
    Yours evily, the Sauceror and the French Frier.
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    little_lulu 2008-12-13 17:58:06
    Ahh. Dunno what 2 say bout those girls. I like them b4 this. But nowadays. I'm juz not really into them. They should not be that s*** enough 2 attract listeners or fans!~plus, it seems like nicole is the only one who sings(mostly). Dat would be unfair to all the other girls who had joined the group way earlier than nicole is!~lol.
    Not being offensive. I'm juz expressing my thought. That's all. =)
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    yellowbumblebee 2009-02-28 01:38:27
    I totally agree with Abigail27. Hey Abigail27, did you know that my name is Abigail, 2! Anyways, when I grow up I do want to be famous and a star! I want to be a Pussycat Doll! My friend likes this song almost more than I do and she probably agrees with me that she wants to be famous and a star. We would make a good team for the next generation of the Pussycat Dolls! Just so you know, I'm not a pretty as the Pussycat Dolls- yet. I'm only 11 and in 5th grade.
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    Deal-With-It 2008-07-03 19:28:34
    I heard it was groupies not boobies that just nasty. You already get them why want more? Anyway even though it is a sad song for little people to listen to it is a good song. But they act like they the best when they are not! They make little people want to be like both the Spears sisters. Getting drunk too much is not an option! Sry Brittney. And Jamie Lynn is not much better!
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    Kasushie 2008-07-02 09:44:04
    This song really anoys me! They are targeting young girls. It says, "when i grow up i wanna have boobies" It also says "Anything to get men To notice me"! This is so bad what kind of example they are setting for young girls. Lets be honest, the pussycat dolls are hot alot of people like them. But they look like s*s, they look like strippers that can sing! Looks like they're having s* on stage.
    It's really sad because young girls think wow they're so s* I wanna be just like them, I wanna dress like them and act like them, and this song when I grow up. Geez it's really bad what they do to make money. I will not let my younger sister listen to this song.
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    maelynntonya 2008-08-10 21:38:02
    I love this song (especially the beat) and I think it's the best song the group has ever written! This group comes second after the Cheetah Girls because they give a very positive meaning to all the young girls that are growing up in today's rough society that are looking for positive role models! The verse that states "Be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it" has a very strong and powerful meaning and it is also the truth because we as humans often times find ourselves desiring things that we think we might want that god knows are not good for us, but we want them any way because we are selfish and want what we want! This song has even encouraged and inspired me and I am 29 years of age! Keep up the good work ladies and continue to strive for the best!
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