When I Was Young, I Really Wanted to Fly

[Verse] When I was young I thought I could soar My arms were wings My bed the floor Jumped off the couch Yelled “I’m free” Gravity laughed and landed on me [Prechorus] I tied a cape I made a plan Cardboard jetpacks in my hand [Chorus] When I was young I really wanted to fly Touch the clouds No need to try But the ground kept pulling me back Turns out I’m better at snack attacks [Verse 2] I studied birds Their flapping grace Tried to mimic Fell on my face Pillow feathers taped to my shirt But flying dreams don’t stop the hurt [Bridge] Why can’t I float like helium balloons Drift with the stars Dance with the moons Oh The sky is a tease A tempting game It whispers my name Then says "stay the same" [Chorus] When I was young I really wanted to fly Dreamt of wings Up so high But the ceiling fan spun me ‘round Now I keep my feet on the ground