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I'm still just a boy crossing
On the road of life, not even looking back
And the world's cruelty comes without a turn
Unintentionally, without a care
Not knowing, without finding

I'm still the child who grew up
Faced with a life that barely welcomed me
With a smile on my face and a spark in my eyes
I resisted, I faced it
I reacted, I overcame

I live each day dreaming
'Cause things can get better
If not, it'll pass
And if it is, then it will be

I'm still waiting for tomorrow
Hoping for a much better world
Not knowing if tomorrow will come
If love will heal, and the pain will fade

I live each day dreaming
'Cause things can get better
If not, it'll pass
And if it's meant to be, it will be

When young, the boy wants to grow
When old, the child wants to return
But it's late and there's nowhere to run
Just live and accept
Understand, confront