Softer years

Barely old enough to know what life's about
But you think you know just enough to know you want out
No shoulder to rest your weary head
You curse the beauty that brought you to their beds

Wish I could tread where fools hadn't been
Go back to before the cold set in
Before you were scarred by the tracks of your tears
I wish I could've known you in your softer years

Your hair smells like a cigarette
Have you been doin' things you will come to regret
I tried to resist you, but now I'm part of your shame
But l won't be a player in our worn out game

Wish I could tread where fools hadn't been
Go back to before the cold set
Before you were scarred by the track of your tears
I wish I could've known you in your softer years

Wish I could take away the rage
Oh, but you still hold it in your black embrace

Wish I could tread where fools hadn't been
Go back to before the cold set in
Before you were scarred by the track of your tears
I wish I could've known you in your softer years