When I was young,
I believed everyone.
If you told me a lie, I'd take it for truth.
But now that I'm old,
my spirit is wise,
if you tell me the truth, I think its a lie.

When I was a boy,
I never seemed to enjoy
the things that other boys did.
But now I'm a man,
I do what I please
and I'm as free and full as the breeze.

When I was hurt,
I'd reach to the earth
and cry until the night made me sleep.
But now when I'm down
I dress up and go out
Refusing to show sadness or doubt.

When I was alone
I'd spend quiet nights at home
wishing on stars to bring me someone to love.
But I'm still alone
and the stars are all gone
and now I know I don't need anyone.