[Verse 1] I'm a mess, it's not as easy as it seems to be Keep a smile when surrounded by broken dreams Memories of the way things used to be Teenage thoughts of everything perfectly in sync [Chorus] I'm holding on to the way things used to be We were kings as we raced through city streets Broken hearts, and everything in between Old friendships, and memories left with me [Verse 2] I remember hanging out with best friends Everything was so perfect And we'd sing in harmony not caring for Responsibilities [Chorus] [Outro] I'm holding on to the way things used to be