It was before you went away

A time when I was different each day

But forever after, I'm told

I am what I am, a story grown old

In memories, I search for a face

A reflection of a bygone pace

But forever after, I'm told

I am what I am, a story grown old

Time stole the person I used to be

Erased the dreams, the hopes, the glee

But forever after, I'm told

I am what I am, a story grown old

I hate the truth, but it's a fact

A reality I must enact

But forever after, I'm told

I am what I am, a story grown old