Once upon a younger year
When all our shadows disappeared
The animals
Inside came out to play
When face to face
With all our fears
Learned our lessons
Through the tears
Make memories
We knew would never fade
One day my father he told me
Son don't let this 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
When thunder clouds
Start pouring down
Light a fire they can't put out
Carve your name
Into those shinning stars
He said go adventure far
Beyond these shores
Don't forsake this life of yours
I'll guide you home no matter
Where you are
One day my father he told me
Son don't let this slip away
When I was just a kid
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