I was young, he was old
We both were the same age
Everyday, playing fetch
Shaking hands
He'd lick my face
And I was unaware the day would come
And when he died for the first time
I knew what real pain was.

And I never was the same again
From that moment on, real life began.

Senior high, girlfriends
Football games, graduation, summer break
Spend my time filling out applications
A few superficial years went by
They were all a blur
And in the most unlikely situation
There you were, yeah.

And I never was the same again
From that moment on real life began.

With you, with you by her side, scared to death
Felt the pain you were fighting
Placed my palm on your head
Spoke your name, just keep trying
And then you closed your eyes
And took one last breath
And when it was over, you looked up
I laid our baby accross your breast

I never was the same again
From that moment on real life began...