[Verse 1] The very first time I saw your face Sleeping so softly in that hospital place Two tiny fists clenched, small as my thumb Frozen in time, my heart was struck dumb Two hours straight, staring at your bed With tears in my eyes and a spin in my head Connected to the cosmos, the stars aligned The meaning of life was right there defined One of the most beautiful days I’ve ever known A seed of pure light, suddenly sown [Chorus] Maaaaarla! Please don't grow up too fast Hold on to the magic, make this moment last! Maaaaarla! It feels like yesterday you were in my arms Safe from the world and all of its harms! Maaaaarla! Maaaaaarla! I want to see your smile, I want to hear your laughter Reaching the sky today and every day after! Maaaaarla! Stay joyful, stay wild and free! [Verse 2] I still remember those very first strides Falling right down, then choosing the climb A little daredevil, no fear in your soul Sprinting and drifting, completely out of control Pedaling fast on your bicycle wheels Living the thrill of how freedom feels With your gap-toothed smile, flashing so bright You make this heavy world suddenly light Yeah, you try to trick me, playing your game But you know with me it won’t work the same No need to persist, I see through the fun That mischievous spark makes you my number one So funny, so bright, a beautiful sight [Bridge] My darling, you’re a fireball, a force of the sun To keep up with you, the race is never done Never tired, running wild, jumping through the air Finding wonder in every single thing everywhere Best friends with the creatures, the great and the small From that scruffy one-eyed cat straying by the wall To the tiny yellow ladybug resting on your hand Drawing, singing, dancing, ruling your land You got it all figured out, you are life itself A fortune far greater than any king's wealth So lucky to know you, to watch you ignite Just yesterday, a messy face, giggles in the mud Porridge on your nose, a blooming little bud And today I look at you, standing so tall A beautiful young girl, capturing it all Maaaaarla... Maaaaarla... I just want to see you laugh forever! [Final Chorus] Maaaaarla! Please don't grow up too fast Hold on to the magic, make this moment last! Maaaaarla! It feels like yesterday you were in my arms Safe from the world and all of its harms! Maaaaarla! Maaaaaarla! I want to see your smile, I want to hear your laughter Reaching the sky today and every day after! Maaaaarla! Stay joyful, stay wild and free! [Outro] Laughing forever... My little Marla.