way back then when I was young
a brown eyed girl with great big hopes
i dreamed one day to catch the stars
and never stop for less
way back then when I was young
a sweet shy girl with a toothy grin
i dreamed a one day I would learn to fly
and tip-toe on the air
but now I'm older
and life has met me
worn and broken
I rest my feet
way back then when i was young
a bold, brave girl brimming with curiosity
i sensed there was an unseen grandeur in life
larger than you and me
but now i realize
that life's not simple
and i was foolish to dream so big
maybe this is it
and I'm so tired
i can't be bothered
to keep believing and go on dreaming
but then you came by, and stirred that hunger
reminded me, that I am always me
I am always me
way ahead lies a silhouette
of a girl with those same brown eyes
arms outstretched she'll catch the stars
and never stop for less
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