Whippersnapper

There's so much I would like to share
Don't know where I should start
You are the very best of me
You are my heart
The reflection staring back at me
Gives me the strength to carry on

And you won't understand
How this world can be so cruel
Try not to take it all too hard

Anything worth doing takes hard work
Those shortcuts are a myth
The destination's not the prize, my dear
Take time to pause
Because it all goes by in such a whirl
You'll need the strength to carry on

And you won't understand
How this world can be so cruel
It has its own demands
Impervious to the dreams you might pursue
Don't misunderstand
There's joy to be found in all you do
But you'll have to strive

The road goes on and on, my boy
The journey shapes just who we are
Be careful not to stray too far
The lessons never cease, my girl
I won't be around forever
But while I'm here
I'll give my strength to carry on

And you won't understand
How this world can be so cruel
It has its own demands
Impervious to the dreams you might pursue
Don't misunderstand
There's joy to be found in all you do
Keep the embers alive, my love