Once upon a time I was strong enough, I was me...
Once upon a time is long ago
Some things start the easy way, it feels good, no more to say
Some things hide so much behind that ease

You ask for more
You're under my skin
You push, I'm floored
This is a fight I'll never win
You bring me down
You're under my skin
Don't break me, no!

Some things change while I remain quite the same, doomed to linger
Some things change for better or for worse
Once upon a time comes back, I will too, I'll stand stronger
Once upon a time's a fairy tale..

Once upon a time's today, I stand up, I'll stand strong now
Once upon a time's for yesterday
Some things end without a choice; it's not your call, no reprisal
Some things end too late for you to choose