Lyrics
[Piano intro]
[Verse]
I see the way you look at me, with stars in your eyes
A spark of youth, so full of dreams, like a sunrise
You’re standing there, so close to me, but miles apart
Your tender age, your glowing face, it tugs at my heart
[Pre-Chorus]
You’re the start of a new day, I’m the end of a long night
You’re just finding your own way, I’ve seen years take flight
[Chorus]
You’re fresh out the pram, still learning to stand
A young woman’s dream, holding out your hand
But I’m too old to dance to the beat of your band
I gotta let you down gently, hope you’ll understand
[Verse]
You talk about your future plans, with fire in your voice
I’ve walked those roads, I’ve made my stand, I’ve made my choice
The world is new, a canvas wide, for you to paint
But I’m the frame, old and worn, feeling like a saint
[Pre-Chorus]
You’ve got so much to discover, so many skies to fly
And I don’t want to smother the dreams in your eyes
[Chorus]
You’re fresh out the pram, still learning to stand
A young woman’s dream, holding out your hand
But I’m too old to dance to the beat of your band
I gotta let you down gently, hope you’ll understand
[Bridge]
It’s not that I don’t feel the same, there’s magic in your touch
But life has drawn its lines on me, and it’s asking too much
To bridge the years that lie between, to walk that winding road
So I’ll admire from afar, as you carry your own load
[Chorus]
You’re fresh out the pram, still learning to stand
A young woman’s dream, holding out your hand
But I’m too old to dance to the beat of your band
I gotta let you down gently, hope you’ll understand
[Outro]
So take your dreams, and chase the stars, don’t look back at me
I’ll watch you soar, from where I am, and set you free
You’re fresh out the pram, just starting your plan
I’m stepping aside, I hope you’ll understand.
[Outro - piano interlude]
