What Once Was

Like a photo I haven't seen in awhile As a boy living young and wild Standing next to that old 68 Ford He only let me drive it once before Always polishing the door for good luck Like my daddy's old truck Damn, I miss what once was Like a song that gets lost in my mind Everyone should remember a line And it gets harder now to sing it again When we listen to the radio wind Like a vinyl gathering some dust That I played growing up Damn, I miss what once was After all the time I've spent round here I still remember about the past more clear Than I do about this year because Like a long lost love Damn, I miss what once was Like a road that I've been down before Taking home but it's not there anymore Where as a kid I had the whole backyard To build a tent and count those shooting stars When the night got dark I'd look up Now I'm all grown up Damn, I miss what once was After all the time I've spent round here I still remember about the past more clear Than I do about this year because Like a long lost love Damn, I miss what once was Like a birthday when you're one hundred years old And you're singing for the Lord to bring you home Looking back upon your golden years Wondered if you ever faced all your fears Or cried your tears of love Like those gone before us Damn, I miss what once was