when I was a kid Lyrics

I'm not alone here

But it feels like I've said goodbye

To those near

To my heart and to my side

At this point

I've grown up just enough

To realize I'm not as tough

As I once thought

Well now I guess more things make sense

Like how people change and love is a dance

I hope things turn out how they're meant to be

I realize that life is changing

And slowing down is fascinating

But life is not what it was like

When I was a kid

It used to be simple

When blanket capes made me feel brave

And mom's hugs made me feel so safe

But these are just my thoughts outside of

My head every day seems like a mountain

That I have to climb

Still, some things don't make much sense

But today's a lesson tomorrow's a chance

To understand what understanding is

And I'm realizing day by day

That life's not fair

And plans get changed

I should really call my parents more

Mmm

Sorry I don't call home enough

I'm just scared I'll start to miss you too much

Mmm

Life has had its ups and downs

But I'll do everything I can

To make both of you proud

Still, some things don't make much sense

But today's a lesson tomorrow's a chance

To understand what understanding

I realize that life is changing

And slowing down is fascinating

But life is not what it was like

When I was a kid