Softer, Younger Days

I was younger, barely knowing why Every feeling felt so loud We talked for hours under quiet skies Laughing like the world slowed down No promises, no heavy words Just moments we believed Every look was something new Every touch felt easy It was simple, it was kind Like the summer in my mind Nothing hurt and nothing burned We were learning as we went I didn't know what love would be But it felt right next to me Just a smile, just your name In a softer, younger day We had dreams we never planned Drawn in pencil, not in stone Holding hands, pretending we Already knew where life would go No fear of losing time No reason to be brave We didn't chase forever We were happy just that day It was simple, it was kind Like the summer in my mind Nothing hurt and nothing burned We were learning as we went I didn't know what love would be But it felt right next to me Just a smile, just your name In a softer, younger day Now I know how fast things change How moments slip away But I keep that girl inside She still smiles when I say It was simple, it was kind And I'm glad it once was mine Even now it keeps me warm Like a quiet, golden time