Mayday Parade - Terrible Things lyrics

By the time I was your age, I'd give anything
To fall in love truly, was all I could think
That's when I met your mother
The girl of my dreams
The most beautiful woman that I'd ever seen
She said
"Boy can I tell you a wonderful thing?
I can't help but notice, you're staring at me
I know I shouldn't say this
But I really believe
I can tell by your eyes that
You're in love with me"

Now, son, I'm only telling you this
Because life can do terrible things

Now, most of the time we'd
Have too much to drink
And we'd laugh at the stars
And we'd share everything
Too young to notice and too dumb to care
Love was a story that couldn't compare
I said, "Girl
Can I tell you a wonderful thing?
I made you a present with paper and string
Open with care now, I'm asking you, please
You know that I love you, will you marry me?"

Now, son, I'm only telling you this
Because life can do terrible things
You'll learn, one day
I'll hope and I'll pray
That God shows you differently

She said
"Boy can I tell you a terrible thing?
It seems that I'm sick and
I've only got weeks
Please, don't be sad now, I really believe
You were the greatest thing that
Ever happened to me"

Slow, so slow I fell to
The ground on my knees
So don't fall in love
There's just too much to lose
If you're given the choice
Then I beg you to choose
To walk away, walk away
Don't let her get you
I can't bear to see the same happen to you

Now, son, I'm only telling you this
Because life can do terrible things