When I was young I saw no signs I followed the roads Where they would wind I'd stay 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 I'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 Awake For every love And every friend Well I feel blessed Guess I've always been And I know that now Just didn't know it then When I was young