child

War was my childhood, I remember

I was born into blood-soaked lands

I was fitted for armor too early

I never had a toy, just a sword

That was so, so long ago

Are they memories, or are they just legends?

I was fitted for a crown when peacetime came

Looked like gold, felt like chains

And… God, I wish there was no one watching

Just once, let these vambraces ring out like bells 

Let my armor turn to stars

Let them think what they want 

And let me run 

I want my childhood

Just for this moment

I’ll wear it better than the armor

I’ll dance like I’ve always laughed

I’ll sing like I’ve never cried