mayday parade | terrible things
by the time i was your age i'd give anything / to fall in love truly, it was all i could think / that's when i met your mother, the girl of my dreams / the most beautiful woman that i'd ever seen / she said, "boy, can i tell you a wonderful thing? / i can't help but notice you staring at me / i know i shouldn't say this, but i really believe / i can tell by your eyes that you're in love with me," / now son, i'm only telling you this / because life can do terrible things / now most of the time we'd have too much to drink / and we'd laugh at the stars and we'd share everything / too young to notice and too dumb to care / love was a story that couldnt compare / i said, "girl, can i tell you a wonderful thing? / i made you a present with paper and string / open with care, i'm asking you please / you know that i love you, will you marry me?" / now son, i'm only telling you this / because life can do terrible things / you'll learn one day / i'll hope and i'll pray / that god shows you differently / she said, "boy, can i tell you a terrible thing? / it seems that i'm sick and i've only got weeks / please don't be sad, now i really believe / you were the greatest thing that ever happened to me," / slow, so slow / i fell to the ground / on my knees / so don't fall in love, there's just too much to lose / if you're given the choice, then i'm begging you choose / to walk away, walk away / don't let her get you / i can't bear to see the same happen to you / now son, i'm only telling you this / because life can do terrible things