I Was Braver Then

[Verse 1] I used to climb the highest tree without a second thought I used to tell the truth even when it hurt a lot I used to dream out loud, I didn’t care who heard I used to run toward the fire, never thought I’d get burned [Chorus] I was braver then I didn’t ask if I was allowed I was braver then I didn’t care about the crowd I was braver then My heart was open wide Now I calculate the damage Before I even try [Verse 2] I used to stand up for the kid who sat alone I used to believe in things I couldn’t even see or hold I used to say “I love you” without checking if it’s safe I used to think the world was mine if I just had the faith [Chorus] I was braver then I didn’t ask if I was allowed I was braver then I didn’t care about the crowd I was braver then My heart was open wide Now I calculate the damage Before I even try [Verse 3] Maybe she’s still somewhere in the back of my chest The girl who didn’t practice how to be impressed The one who jumped first and asked questions later The one who wasn’t scared of being a failure [Chorus] I was braver then I didn’t ask if I was allowed I was braver then I didn’t care about the crowd I was braver then My heart was open wide Now I calculate the damage Before I even try I was braver then…