If I Met Myself Again

If I met myself back there no wonder what I'd say

Would I tell that simple wide-eyed girl the truth?

If I met myself again, a child who'd lost her way

Who was just about to pay the price of youth

I'd tell her only fools rush in and think the heart can lead

I'd tell her grow a thicker skin 'cause, girl, you're gonna bleed

I'd tell her blue skies turn to gray, the only question's when

I'd make her see her future's me

If I met myself again

If I met myself again, I wonder what she'd say

That lovestruck girl who thought she was so smart

If I wonder of the man, the ones that got away

And worse, the ones that stay and break your heart

I'd tell her love's a losing game that's better left unplayed

I'd tell her you've yourself to blame for every choice you've made

And I'd tell her, and I'd tell her till my voice gave out

And then she would smile, wait awhile and go and do it all again

If I met myself again

If I met that girl again, I'd tell her sink or swim

I'd wake her up and god, I'd make her run

I'd turn back time and say girl, stay away from him

But if I did, if I dared, there's a price I would pay

And I'd lose 'cause I won't have my son

If I met myself again

If I met myself again

If I met myself again