I used to roam these streets with a bicycle and my bare feet 
'Til streetlights cast their shine or my dad would say it's time to eat 
There were rocks that I turned over, some I just left in the dirt 
I'd fall and skin my knees, that was all I knew of her
I was just learning how to dot my I's and cross my T's 
Couldn't wait to turn the tide, so never thought it'd be
 
So soon, so soon 
I started chasing happy ever after 
So soon, so soon 
Every step that I got closer, the clocks kept moving faster, faster
 
Next thing that I knew, there were angels and they caught my eyes 
And I'd drive to their houses, bring them flowers, red and white 
But hearts are misunderstood 
People told me love would hurt me, never thought it would
 
So soon, so soon 
I started chasing happy ever after 
So soon, so soon 
I learned a lesson and the clocks keep moving faster, faster
 
It went up so fast
My youth, it blames my hourglass, yes
Empty on its side 
It left before I said goodbye, goodbye
 
My mother called today, she asked me if my bills were paid 
Tears ran down her face to hear a man in her boy's place 
Boy, would you look at you now? 
People told me this would happen, but never told me how
 
So soon, so soon 
You'd find your way and I couldn't run after 
So soon, so soon 
Every inch that you've grown taller, the clocks keep moving faster, faster