I thought I had found the love of my life
Way back in kindergarten
I was five when I arrived.
He caught my eye- and stole my heart, an’
I said to myself, “I’m going to marry
That boy- I’ll marry him one day.”
But I was young, and he was too.
We both grew up and went our way
I guess things change.
I told my mom and dad,
“Someday I’ll be a rockstar-lawyer-writer.”
I was small, but my crystal ball said,
I’d be taller, smarter, wiser.
Years passed by, time went on,
But my height refused to follow
I learnt to shut off creativity
And to keep my dreams so hollow.
I guess things change.
I worked so hard in high school
I saved up a lot of money
Thinking I’d be rich someday
Looking back, it’s kind of funny.
I had more cash when I was twelve years old
Now I’m clinging on to nickels
I have to budget all my monthly bills
To buy a jar of pickles.
I guess things change.
I went to university,
Thinking I'd pay such good attention.
I would listen to my professors speak
And have one hundred percent retention.
But the desktops, like magnets to my cheek
Kept putting me to sleep
I aced my tests, but I confess
All that “knowledge” -I didn’t keep.
I guess things change.
I thought my dad would always be the man
To make me smile, whenever.
He’d grow old, but strong- he’d live so long
And be here with me forever.
He’d walk me down
The isle someday,
Help build my home
Watch my kids play.
I guess things change.
I thought I’d be just fine as friends
I didn’t want to love quite yet
I’d wait until I was old enough
With a career and my mind all set.
But some boy took me by surprise
And swept me off my feet.
I swore I wouldn’t fall in love,
But I can’t help but feel complete.
I guess things change.
I couldn’t tell you what comes next because
As much as I think I know,
We can’t connect the dots until they’re drawn
Every challenge makes us grow.
Fall seven times, but stand up eight
You’ll be ok tomorrow
Be happy now, but if you make plans
Just know the future’s not ours to borrow.
I guess things change.
