Way Back When It Was Now

Way back when it was now
There were no stop signs in my heart
I know it well, that old familiar place
Way back when it was now
I did not tear my dreams apart
And every moment wore an open face

Things sparkled
And hurt too much
Air giggled
From my touch

Way back when it was now
Many people made no sense
They seemed to know a song I couldn’t hear
Way back when it was now
I stood alone behind a fence
And watched them dance as if they had no fear

Still, light shimmered
And dogs joked
Harsh words cut
And tall trees spoke

(This is who I am this is who I am this is who I am this is who I am…)

Way back when it was now
I thought I was the only one
And started to pretend I understood
Way back when it was now
Faking steps, miming fun
I felt my heart turn to a block of wood

Then windows shut
And colors grayed
Behind a locked door
Something prayed

(This is who I am this is who I am this is who I am this is who I am…)

Way back when it was now
There were no stop signs in my heart
I know it well, that old familiar place…

Words: Jill Freeman, Music: Jill Freeman & Joel Wachbrit