When we were young, the world seemed so old, careless and cold
We did what we were told in our lives, when we were young
Had the world by the tail, good would prevail, starships should sail
And none of us would fail in this life, not when you’re young

We were drawn to whoever could keep us together
And bound by the heavens above
And we tried to survive
Travelling at the speed of love

Wooaaahh, when we were young
When we adored the fabulous
Wooaaahh, when we were young
We were the foolish fearless
Never knowing the cost of what we paid
Letting someone else be strong
Wooaaahh, when we were young

In a moment of grace, a long leap of faith
There’s still more glorious dawn awaits my life, I’m here with the lovers
Then we burned the bridges we’re crossing over
Just to see the firelight and the innocent are getting over being old tonight

Wooaaahh, when we were young
When we adored the fabulous
Wooaaahh, when we were young
We were the foolish fearless
Never knowing the cost of what we paid
Letting someone else be strong
Wooaaahh, when we were young

And when you look at yourself tonight
Are you someone you recognize
You can take back what you’ve given away
But it must be the last time

Wooaaahh, when we were young
Wooaaahh, when we were young
When we were young

Wooaaahh, when we were young
When we adored the fabulous
Wooaaahh, when we were young
We were the foolish fearless
Never knowing the cost of what we paid
Letting someone else be strong
Wooaaahh, when we were young