Long Past Dreaming

When I was just a kid
More than a bit naive
I knew dreams could come true
Especially if you believe

I wished on a million stars
Prayed till my knees were red
And I'd ache, lying awake
In my bed

But now I'm long past dreaming
Long past yearnin'
Long past learnin'
Things can't be just right

'Cause all that wishing
Comes to nothing
When you wake unto
The dawn's cold light

Lowered my hopes a notch
Wasn't too hard to do
Life, love, big dreams and small
Somehow they all fell through

Wished upon one last star
Shimmering way up high
But that, too, was just a beautiful lie

And now I'm now long past dreaming
Long past trying
Long past sighing
When the stars shine bright

'Cause hopes get stolen
Hearts get broken
Dreams get taken from you overnight

And you, with all the pretty things you like to say
We both know, come morning
They're just gonna melt away

'Cause see, I'm long past dreaming
Long past hurting
Long past certain that I know the score

So all I'm asking
Is a reason
One good reason I should dream once more

Show me something
That's worth dreaming for