She's Older Now (7" Version)

[Verse 1]

I used to be naive, but understanding

I listened to every word he had to say

He was like Confucius with words of wisdom

A light to light me on my way

[Pre-Chorus 1]

But I don't listen to the words no more

I know what I'm lookin' for

Someone opened the door to the light of day

[Chorus]

(Because she's older now) said I'm older now

(She's older now) don't need you to show me how

(Because she's older now) said I'm colder now

And it's over now (now)...

[Verse 2]

Maybe you're not the man I thought you should be

Maybe I'm not the woman you once knew

But there's still a faded magic shining in my eyes

This woman I've become is too much for you

[Pre-Chorus 2]

So let's be happy with what we've had

Things didn't turn out that bad

At least a little of our dream came true

[Chorus]

(Because she's older now) said I'm older now

(She's older now) time has taught me how

(Because she's older now) said I'm older now

And it's over now (now)...

[Pre-Chorus 3]

Didn't know I'd grow up in a hurry

So what's the use in saying I'm sorry?

Nothin' stays the same

[Chorus]

(Because she's older now) said I'm older now

(She's older now) I don't need you to show me how

(Because she's older now) said I'm older now

And it's over now (now)...

[Vamp]

I'm finally usin', huh, my own brain

And I can tell the sunshine from the rain

I'm older now, and it's over now (now)

I dress myself, and I comb my own hair

And I go to the places you think I wouldn't dare

I'm older now, time has taught me how – hey, I said

[Outro]

You can't treat me like a little girl

'Cause I've been all around the world

I'm older now, time has taught me how (now)

Hey, took a good look in the mirror

The picture got a whole lot clearer

I'm older now, to tell you the truth

I could show you how

Hey, I'm older now, and I've grown colder now...