I Wanted Never to Go Away Lyrics

I wanted never to go away

I used to always say, I wish I could stay

I'm not leaving today, thank the Lord

Or I might die, no I would die inside

Cause no one gave me a paper with an 'X' and a line

Where I'd sign my life away

I wanted never to leave this place

How else will I grow up if I hold my momma's hand until the day that she's gone

I'll pick a flower for every time I think of the ones that I've lost

And I'll put it on my shoulder

Yeah, I'll wear it proud like a trophy

Like it is a love song to those who are long gone

I wanted never to go away

I'm not good with goodbyes, I've never been since I was a child

There's no way to do it right

I'll keep your polaroid on my door

It won't get lost with all the others, cause you stick out like a sore thumb

You stick out like a daisy in a field of sunflowers

I wanted never to leave this place

How else will I grow up if I hold my momma's hand until the day that she's gone

I'll pick a clover for every time I think of the ones I've left behind

And I'll put it on my shoulder

Yeah, I'll wear it proud like a trophy

'Cause this is my love song to those who are long gone