Be who you needed when you were younger
Don't look up to them, little girl Don't follow their shades and hues The wondrous men in the world Are more confused than you You listen to their magical stories Your eyes twinkle with awe Their strength inspires you, doesn't it? Your dreamer heart wants more You make a pedestal for them And they draw their glittering swords But didn't you know, little one Not all that glitters is gold Your eyes are filled with dreams They won't let you see through Don't wish to be like them, love It might just come true I have seen their shaking hands Beheld their trembling smiles Smelled the acrid fumes of fear Touched their weeping eyes They cannot see the stars around you Nor fathom the seas in your eyes Don't desire them, child They have forgotten where the magic lies Don't let their fears pull you down Take it from me, I know They are scared of what shines They won't espy your glow Protect your dreams from ravens And those ...