Looking up at the cloud formations
From a concrete neighbourhood
Mama took Sally Ann donations
But the love you had was good
One birthday wish I made
Is still holding true
I was down the street from you
Trying to see things
Through brand new eyes
Knowing now what a paycheck buys
It's all dandelions and bu*terflies
When you see things
See the world through new eyes
Looking up from a low perspective
When shapes were still a blur
Mama putting dinner on the table
I was looking up at her
And those chainlink fence days
They get burned in
Where did I begin
Watching the price of gasoline
Making sure my hands are clean
Thinking back on golden years
Not the blood sweat and the tears
Tight grip on handle bars
Colour wheels and pinhole stars
Before I knew about grown-up things
And all the trouble all that talking brings
I know
I know
Still trying to see things
Through brand new eyes
To have brand new eyes
Knowing now what a paycheck buys
Silver and gold
It's all dandelions and bu*terflies
And like suits and ties
When you see things
Seeing things
See the world through new eyes