2007

[Verse 1]

Playing in the backyard, whispering in the dark

Catching fireflies in mason jars

It's two thousand and seven, the closest that I'll ever get to heaven

But I can't see that far

And you were still a baby, of course you'll always be my little lady

But then you were free

Before you started caring 'bout what you were wearing

God, you're turning into me

[Chorus]

I want to hold your little face, just look at you and say

It's not as good as it seems

'Cause growing up's forever, it never gets better

Than being a kid with a dream

[Verse 2]

I never knew you would care about me leaving

'Til I see you on the street when we're packing up the car

Your soft smile, those wide eyes, it's like you're five years old again

Trying not to cry

My whole world's getting bigger now

I promise you I'm not leaving you out

Enjoy it now while it's here, 'cause this'll be you in a couple of years

[Chorus]

I want to hold your little face, just look at you and say

It's not as good as it seems

'Cause growing up's forever, it never gets better

Than being a kid with a dream

[Bridge]

My first night away, it sets in that this is my place now

I tried to go back in my mind but it's not the same now

I'm really still a baby, and you're my little lady

There's so much we haven't seen

From a thousand miles away, I'll kiss you on the face

And say goodnight and sweet dreams