This Way

When I was young and naïve

I thought that all you needed

Was something to believe in

And your dreams

But now that I am older

I look over my shoulder

I know that I’ve grown colder

And grown some teeth

(What can I do

To prove to you

That I am

Stronger and finally understand

What can I say

To make you feel like I turned out okay

I never thought I’d be this way

This way)

When I was small you told me

I’d grow up and be happy

Buy a house and get married

And have three kids

But now that I am older

I feel like I know better

Spend weekends in the gutter

With all my friends

(chorus)

When I was young and naïve

I thought that all you needed

Was something to believe in

And your dreams

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Lyrics submitted by Lyn Saga.