When I was young

I went to the park just to sit around,
And a familiar face is what I found,
She looked and me and said son,
One day you'll have the world,
Then you can give it to that special girl,
That opened up your arms and stole you heart.

I said I love you you know that I mean it,
And I would show you the world,
But it was stolen from my hands,
When I was young.

On the telephone,
We'd lay and talk for hours,
I'd look up to the stars,
And wonder if you’re doing the same,
And if you are okay.

I said I love you you know that I mean it,
And I would show you the world,
But it was stolen from my hands,
When I was young.

There seems to be nothing I can say,
That will make all these thoughts go away,
I was never aware but always knew I was lost,
I won't let all the nights I've turned and tossed,
Be for nothing be forgotten by the one I love.

I said I love you you know that I mean it,
And I would show you the world,
But it was stolen from my hands,
When I was young.

I'd raise you so high that you kiss the stars,
And I will wait here forever,
Forever for you,
You’re always welcome in my arms,
And you'll always have a place in my heart.

I said I love you you know that I mean it,
And I would show you the world,
But it was stolen from my hands,
When I was young.

I said I'm sorry but I've already said too much,
And baby I never meant to let you down,
I still hold my head up high,
And I'll always be here,
You're always welcome in my arms.

I said I love you you know that I mean it,
And I would show you the world,
But it was stolen from my hands,
When I was young.

© Becky Baillargeon 2010