Someone told me you had tears
Enough to last you for the rest of your years
I was surprised to hear that's so
Because I only see you smile when you go

I guess you wore a happy face
Guess you've got muscles that can hold one in place
Guess my mind must be getting slow
I didn't realize you cried when you got home

You hold me like I'm made of snow
There was a time you wouldn't let me go
A time I didn't have say
I loved you to hear back the same

It's only gonna last so long
You've only got so many years to be strong
Sooner than later, I suppose
That upper lip'll decompose

I wish that love could stay the same
I wish becoming old is all we became
I wish that wishing on its own
Could keep you smiling when you're off on your own