The Nights

Once upon a younger year

When all our shadows had disappeared

The animals inside came out to play

Went to base with all our fears

Learned our lessons through the tears

Made memories we knew would never fade

One day my father

He told me, "Son, don't let it slip away"

He took me in his arms, I heard him say

"When you get older

Your wild heart will 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 me

When thunderclouds start pouring down

I'll light a fire that can't put out

Carve your name into those shining stars

He said, "Go venture far beyond these 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 it slip away"

When I was just a kid I heard him say

"When you get older

Your wild heart will 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 me

My father told me

My father told me