When I Was Young

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