When I was young
I saw no signs
Followed the roads

Where they would wind
I stayed up all night
Saw each sunrise

Thought I was smart
Thought I was wise
I threw pennies in a wishing well

I left unread books up on a shelf
When I was young
When I was young

I struggled and fought
Because what I had
Was never enough

I smoked cigarettes down to the butt
Iâ??d empty a glass then fill it up
And of faith and trust

I learned a lot
About what they were
And what they were not

When I was young
Just like a sleepwalker unconsciously steps
I took for granted those days

It feels like forgiveness is the cure for regret
And that finally shook me awake
For every love and every friend

I feel blessed.
Guess Iâ??ve always been.
And I know that now

Just didnâ??t know it then
When I was young.