Once upon a younger year,
when all our shadows disappeared,
the animals inside came out to
play.
Went face to face with all our fears,
learned our lessons through the tears,
made memories
we knew would never fade.
One day my father,
he told me,
son don't let it slip away.
He took me in his arms,
I heard him say,
when you get older your wild heart will live for younger days.
Think of me if ever you're afraid.
He said one day you'll leave this world behind,
so live a life you will remember.
My father told me when I was just a child,
these are the nights that never die.
My father told me.
When thunderclouds start pouring down,
light a fire they can't put out,
carve your name into those shining stars.
He said go venture far beyond the shores,
don't forsake this life of yours,
when don't you fall my water will drop.