Once upon a time when you were young
I really wanted to become
Someone you looked up to
Someone to protect you

But we don't always get just what we want
While I was standing on the front
Quickly I discovered
I've always been a lover

cnd oh, I hope now
You won't hold that against me
Make me your enemy

Once upon a time when I was young
I really thought I would become
Something of a fighter
cnd someday I'd take you away
But we never got very far

cnd I hope now
You won't hold that against me
Make me your enemy
No, I can't vow
To wrestle the clouds above you
But I will always love you

cnd love isn't what you think it is
No, it's more powerful than lightning
Magical and frightening
Oh, love
That's all I can promise
But it's better than fighting
cnd far more exciting
Oh, love

Once upon a time when you were young
I really wanted to become
Someone you looked up to
But I never got very tall

cnd I hope now
You won't hold that against me
Make me your enemy
No, I can't vow
To wrestle the clouds above you
But I will always love you

cnd love isn't what you think it is
It's more powerful than lightning
Magical and frightening
Oh, love
That's all I can promise
But it's better than fighting
cnd far more exciting
Oh, love
Oh, love
More powerful than lightning
Oh, love
Mmm
Magical and frightening