[Verse 1] When I was younger, I always thought I could be someone if I tried enough When I was younger, my father said Wear a smile, show respect When I was younger, you never said When I was older, Id feel helpless When I was younger, you shone the light And now that Im older, it doesnt shine bright When I was younger, you always said That as I got older, youd always be there [Chorus] Im singin ooohhh, Im singin ooohhh Im singin ooohhh, Im singin ooohhh [Verse 2] When I was younger, I used to care About everything that my father said When I was younger, you even told me To show evil, the utmost respect When I was younger, I never thought That when I was older, Id see you give up Now that Im older, I carry the torch Just promise youll stand and youll be strong [Chorus] Im singin ooohhh, Im singin ooohhh Im singin ooohhh, Im singin ooohhh Im singin ooohhh, Im singin ooohhh Im singin ooohhh, Im singin oooooh [Bridge] When I was younger, I never thought When I was younger, I never thought That when I was older Id fight your wars That when I was older Id fight your wars Ill do it for you, Ill do it for you Ill do it for you, Ill do it for [Outro] When I was younger, I only dreamed That when I got older, youd be proud of me When I was younger, I promised you both That when I was older, youd be proud of me
ooohhh, singin, younger, older, id