Once upon a younger year
When all our shadows disappeared
The animals inside came out to playWhen face to face with all our fears
Learned our lessons through the tears
Make memories we knew would never fadeOne day my father he told me
"Son, don't let this slip away"
He took me in his arms, I heard him say"When you'll get older
Your wild life would live for younger days
Think of me if ever you’re afraid"He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind
So live a life you will remember"
My father told me when I was just a child
These are the nights that never die
My father told meHey, hey
Hey, hey
Hey, heyWhen thunder clouds start pouring down
Light a fire they can't put out
Carve your name into those shining stars
He said, "Go venture far beyond the shores
Don't forsake this life of yours
I'll guide you home no matter where you are"One day my father he told me
'Son, don't let this slip away"
When I was just a kid, I heard him sayWhen you'll get older
Your wild life would live for younger days
Think of me if ever you’re afraidHe said, "One day you'll leave this world behind
So live a life you will remember"
My father told me when I was just a child
These are the nights that never die
My father told meHey, hey
Hey, hey (oh, oh)
Hey, heyThese are the nights that never die
My father told meMy father told me