Many years, many thorns Many hopes, many boys Beaten down just to be born Finally in a place more warm Colors jump it's about time For early days and sun to shine Sleep no more 'cause just outside A view that took so long to find Dear youth, I'm good with the way that I am Who knew, that 42 could be so grand I've got no fixer-up boyfriend to hold my hand I'm in bed before ten you wouldn't understand Dear youth, you got it all wrong Who knew, that I could ever feel this strong I've got a job and a car and a home of my own Understand my own voice through an honest song Dear youth Nothing really just let it go Breathe it in and love it so Hold it tight and do recall The way it feels before it falls