[Verse 1] I saw her standing by the water's edge Something in her eyes I couldn't read The air went still, the birds all flew away Time stopped moving on that winter day [Pre-chorus] She turned to face me slowly And I knew right then [Chorus] I wasn't ready for the way you'd change me I wasn't ready, now I understand [Vocalization: Ohhh-oh-ohhhh] [Verse 2] My hands began to tremble at her touch The warmth I felt was almost way too much She spoke no words but somehow I could hear Everything she'd carried through the years [Pre-chorus] Each breath became so heavy As she drew me in [Chorus] I wasn't ready for the way you'd change me I wasn't ready, now I understand [Vocalization: Ohhh-oh-ohhhh] [Bridge] Running through my veins Power that remains Can't look back again Can't be who I was then [Verse 3] Now every morning when I wake alone I feel the strength inside has turned to stone And though some say I'm different than before I hold this gift she gave me at my core [Chorus] I wasn't ready for the way you'd change me I wasn't ready, now I understand [Vocalization: Ohhh-oh-ohhhh] (Now I understand) [Vocalization: Ohhh-oh-ohhhh]
