Child Inside

(Verse 1) In the mirror's gaze, I see lines of time, A face that's weathered, past its prime, But deep within, where secrets hide, There's a child inside, longing to fly. (Pre-Chorus) Eyes that twinkle with a boyish gleam, Dreams that echo from a distant dream, Though the world sees a man, tall and strong, Inside, the child sings a different song. (Chorus) I'm a kid in an older man's body, A heart that's wild, a spirit so free, Caught in a world that doesn't see, The youthful soul still living in me. (Verse 2) Hands that show the years gone by, But they still reach for the sky, Feet that walk a steady pace, Yet dance in memories, time can't erase. (Pre-Chorus) Laughter hidden in a grown-up's voice, A silent yearning, a quiet choice, To live with wonder, to never hide, The playful heart that beats inside. (Chorus) I'm a kid in an older man's body, A heart that's wild, a spirit so free, Caught in a world that doesn't see, The youthful soul still living in me. (Bridge) In the quiet moments, when the world is still, I let the child within have his fill, Of dreams and laughter, of innocent days, In his world, where magic stays. (Chorus) I'm a kid in an older man's body, A heart that's wild, a spirit so free, Caught in a world that doesn't see, The youthful soul still living in me. (Outro) So here I stand, a blend of old and new, A child at heart, in a grown man's view, With a smile that knows, and eyes that shine, Forever young, in the sands of time.