Eliza McLamb - 2007 lyrics

Playing in the backyard
Whispering in the dark
Catching fireflies in mason jars
It's two thousand and seven
 the closest that I'll ever get to heaven
But I can't see that far

And you were still a baby
Of course you'll always be my little lady
But then you were free
Before you started caring 'bout
What you were wearing
God, you're turning into me

I want to hold your little face
Just look at you and say
It's not as good as it seems
'Cause growing up's forever
It never gets better
Than being a kid with a dream

I never knew you would care about me leaving
'Til I see you on the street
When we're packing up the car
Your soft smile, those wide eyes
It's like you're five years old again
Trying not to cry

My whole world's getting bigger now
I promise you I'm not leaving you out
Enjoy it now while it's here
'cause this'll be you in a couple of years

I want to hold your little face
Just look at you and say
It's not as good as it seems
'Cause growing up's forever
It never gets better
Than being a kid with a dream

My first night away
It sets in that this is my place now
I tried to go back in my mind
But it's not the same now
I'm really still a baby
And you're my little lady
There's so much we haven't seen
From a thousand miles away
I'll kiss you on the face
And say goodnight and sweet dreams