The Nights

Hey, once upon a younger year When all our shadows disappeared The animals inside came out to play Hey, when face to face with all our fears Learned our lessons through the tears Made memories we knew would never fade One day my father― he told me, “Son, don't let it slip away” He took me in his arms, I heard him say, “When you get older Your wild life will live for younger days Think of me if ever you're afraid.” He said, “One day you'll leave this world behind So live a life you will remember.” My father told me when I was just a child These are the nights that never die My father told me Hey, hey Hey, hey Hey, hey Hey, hey Hey, hey Hey, hey Hey, hey When thunder clouds start pouring down Light a fire they can't put out Carve their name into those shinning stars He said, “Go adventure far beyond these shores. Don't forsake this life of yours. I'll guide you home no matter where you are.” One day my father― he told me, “Son, don't let this slip away.” When I was just a kid I heard him say, “When you get older Your wild life will live for younger days Think of me if ever you're afraid.” He said, “One day you'll leave this world behind So live a life you will remember.” My father told me when I was just a child These are the nights that never die My father told me Hey, hey Hey, hey Hey, hey These are the night that never die My father told me Hey, hey Hey, hey Hey, hey Hey Hey, hey Hey, hey Hey, hey Hey My father told me