Whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh When I was a child I understood just like a child But now that I am able I'm gonna lay it on the table, oh When I was just a little child I spoke just like a child But now that I am older I'm gonna lay down, lay down Childish things Oh, let me lay it down And keep on gettin' stronger Let me lay it down I don't need them any longer Childish things Whoa! When I was a child I thought just like a child Now I'm thinking clearer I don't need them any longer, oh When I was a child Well, I walked just like a child Now I'm walking better I'm gonna lay down, lay down Childish things Oh, let me lay it down And keep on gettin' stronger Let me lay it down I don't need them any longer Childish things When I was a child I understood just like a child Now that I am able I'm gonna lay it on the table, oh When I became a man I began to understand I stopped acting like a baby I'm gonna lay down, lay down Childish things Lay down, lay down childish things Lay down, lay down childish things