Once upon a younger year
When all our shadows disappeared
The animals inside came out to play
Hey
When 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 are 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 the shining stars
He said go venture far beyond the 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 it 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 are 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
These are the nights that never die
My father told me
My father told me
