He said one day you'll leave this world behind
So live a life you will remember
My father told me when I was just a child
These are the nights that never die
Once upon a younger year
When all our shadows disappeared
The animals inside came out to play
When face to face with all our fears
Learned our lessons through the tears
Made memories we knew would never fade
One day my father he told me
Girl don't let it slip away
He took me in his arms I heard him say
When you get older
Your wild heart will live for younger days
Think of me if ever you're afraid
He said one day you'll leave this world behind
So live a life you will remember
My father told me when I was just a child
These are the nights that never die
My father told me
These are the nights
When thunderclouds start pouring down
Light a fire they can't put out
Carve your name into these shinning stars
He said go venture far beyond the shores
Don't forsake this life of yours
I'll guide you home no matter where you are
One day my father he told me
Son don't let it slip away
When I was just a kid I heard him say
When you get older
Your wild heart will live for younger days
Think of me if ever you're afraid
He said one day you'll leave this world behind
So live a life you will remember
My father told me when I was just a child
These are the nights that never die
My father told me my father told me
These are the nights these are the nights
These are the nights
That never die
He said one day you'll leave this world behind
So live a life you will remember
My father told me when I was just a child
These are the nights that never die