Don't Let the World Steal Your Wonder
[Intro — playful Celtic violin, soft female whisper] My babies... One day the world might tell you To grow up, settle down, And stop believing in magic. Well... Mama has a little advice about that. Don't you dare! [Verse 1 — whimsical fiddle, acoustic guitar] I used to chase the fireflies, Build little kingdoms in the sky. Dance in puddles, talk to trees, Make up songs with the autumn breeze. Then somebody said, "You're getting too old," "Stop being silly, do what you're told." So I tucked my magic out of sight, And forgot how to dance in the moonlight. [Pre-Chorus — violin rising] But growing up shouldn't mean Giving up on all your dreams! [Chorus — soaring electric violin, playful Viking drums] DON'T LET THE WORLD STEAL YOUR WONDER! Keep your lightning, keep your thunder! Dance in the rain, chase the stars, Love every beautiful, strange little part! Let them call you wild and free, There's still magic in the ordinary! Oh, my babies, don't surrender— Don't let the world steal your wonder! [Verse 2 — driving Celtic folk-rock] Build a castle out of blankets, Paint a dragon on the wall. Sing your favorite song off-key, Laugh so hard you trip and fall. Ask the questions no one asks, Make a spaceship out of scraps. And when you're grown with bills to pay, Find a little magic anyway. To my boys, keep your curious minds, There's more to life than finish lines. And my girl, let your colors fly, You don't need permission to touch the sky. [Chorus — full gothic Celtic rock] DON'T LET THE WORLD STEAL YOUR WONDER! Keep your lightning, keep your thunder! Dance in the rain, chase the stars, Love every beautiful, strange little part! Let them call you wild and free, There's still magic in the ordinary! Oh, my babies, don't surrender— Don't let the world steal your wonder! [Bridge — music drops to music-box piano] And someday life might feel too heavy, With too much work and not enough time. You'll forget the sound of laughter, Or the dreams you left behind. [Soft violin begins to swell] But look up at the constellations, Let the night remind you how, The child who once believed in magic Is still somewhere inside you now. You can be wise and still be playful, You can be grown and still be free. You can carry responsibilities And keep your sense of mystery! [Short Electric Violin Solo — 10 seconds, wild and joyful] [Final Chorus — explosive, soaring harmonies] DON'T LET THE WORLD STEAL YOUR WONDER! Be the spark that lights the thunder! Paint your dreams across the night, Keep your strange and beautiful light! Build a life that makes you smile, Take the long way once in a while! And when the years begin to fly, Keep a little magic in your eyes! Oh, my babies, always remember— DON'T LET THE WORLD STEAL YOUR WONDER! [Outro — gentle Celtic fiddle, soft maternal vocals] Seven stars with dreams untold, May your hearts stay young as you grow old. And if the world forgets how to play, Make a little magic anyway. [Spoken Outro] My babies... Grow up. Learn things. Pay your bills. But please... Never stop looking for dragons in the clouds. And if someone tells you you're too old To dance in the kitchen... Tell them Mama Littlebird disagrees. Love, Mama.
