I was young, he was old we both were the same age Everyday playing fetch, shaking hands he'd lick my face I wasn't aware The day would come Then he died For the first I knew what real pain was I was 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 In the most unlikely situation There you were I never was the same again From that moment on Real life began With you By your side, scared to death Felt the pain, you were fighting Placed my palm on your head Spoke your name, just keep trying Then you closed your eyes and took one last breath When it was over you looked up Laid our baby across your breast And I never was the same again From that moment on Real life began