I remember innocence Like it was yesterday Like it might come back to tomorrow I remember being so small Nothing mattered at all The years seemed to last forever If only growing old was just a dream I am awake Till the silence comes and peacefully I sleep I remember mom and dad And all the good times we had The way I felt protected from all harm I remember knowing it all Feeling so in control I thought that nothing ever could go wrong If only growing old was just a dream Days go by The foundation is cracking Days go by What was strong is now lacking Days go by I am awake I am awake I had hoped I was living in a bad dream I'd wake up to the world I once knew existed If only I could shut my eyes and fall asleep Control my dreams and put myself where pain is nonexistent