[Verse 1] I had a paper cup Warm in my hand Dad said, "Hold still now" I could barely stand it Waiting on the spark Watching the fuse Hoping I’d get my wish Before the moment moved [Pre-Chorus] And I looked up slow Like I was meeting something One small flare And my whole chest went humming [Chorus] Fireworks above me Fireworks in my chest I was ten feet tall And the dark felt dressed Shooting stars, take me Take me wherever you go Fireworks above me And I didn’t know [Verse 2] Now my sneakers scuff On the cracked front walk I talk a little slower I remember how to watch I know the timing now When the fuse runs low Still I lean in close When the whole yard glows [Pre-Chorus] And the sky feels farther But it pulls me in Same bright burst Different skin [Chorus] Fireworks above me Fireworks in my chest I was ten feet tall And the dark felt dressed Shooting stars, take me Take me wherever you go Fireworks above me And I didn’t know [Bridge] Now I’m standing here With my hands in my pockets Watching my little sister Run after the last rockets And it hits me clean How good it was to be small To want one thing badly And believe in it all I know the names now But I miss that easy glow Time kept moving on And still, I’m glad I got to know [Final Chorus] Fireworks above me Fireworks in my chest I was ten feet tall Now I know the rest Shooting stars, take me I still let you go Fireworks above me And I still don’t know [Outro] Paper cup, red sparks Small hands, big sky I grew up slow And I still look up and smile
