[Verse 1] You packed your books, I took down the art Folded up a semester inside my heart We sat on the steps outside the dorm May was warm but it didn’t feel warm [Pre-Chorus] You said, “What happens now, when you go home?” I said, “What happens next is we both grow…” [Chorus] (If we were older, maybe we’d stay) (Maybe we’d fight for love anyway) But we’re not there yet, and that’s the truth I’m not ready for a life without youth If we were older... We’d be forever now [Verse 2] Your voice didn’t shake, your eyes stayed dry But mine gave us both away with a sigh We talked like adults, but we felt like kids Trying to measure love in what-ifs [Pre-Chorus] You said, “What if distance pulls us apart?” I said, “It already has, a little, in our hearts” [Chorus] (If we were older, maybe we’d stay) (Maybe we’d fight for love anyway) But your mom’s unsure, and my dad’s afraid And summer’s long and hearts can stray If we were older... We’d be forever now [Bridge] [Piano softens, vocals closer] You kissed my forehead, I held your hands Said, “You’ll do great, I understand” But walking away didn’t feel like flight It felt like losing what was right [Final Chorus] (If we were older, maybe I’d call) (Maybe we’d weather every rise and fall) But we’re not ready, and we both know Sometimes love has to let go If we were older... We’d be forever now [Outro] [Whispered acoustic and piano fading] If we were older... If we were older...