Before You Know

“BEFORE YOU KNOW”

Verse 1
I don't say it every day, but I hope you know,
You're the reason I can smile when the world gets cold.
All those little things you do, I probably overlook,
But I'd give anything to keep every page of this book.

One day I'll be older, and things might change,
Different roads, different places, different names.
And I'll probably wish I could go back in time,
Just to hear those familiar voices one more night.

So while we're here, I wanna slow it down,
Put the phone away and really look around.
'Cause I don't wanna realize when the moment is gone
That I was too busy growing up to notice what I had all along.

Chorus
Before you know, the years fly by,
Before you know, you're saying goodbye.
So I'm gonna hold onto every little thing,
Every laugh, every memory that tomorrow might bring.
And if someday I'm far away,
I'll still remember these days.
'Cause wherever life takes me,
You'll always be a part of me.

Verse 2
I'll remember the sound of everybody laughing,
The stories we've told and the pictures we've captured.
The days that felt normal but meant so much more,
The moments I didn't know I'd be missing before.

I know I can't stop time, and I know that's okay,
But if I could freeze one thing, it'd be an ordinary day.
Nothing special happening, everybody just around,
'Cause those are the moments I know I'll miss the most when they're gone.

And if I ever get too caught up chasing something new,
I hope I remember where I learned how to make it through.
No matter how far I go or what I become,
I'll never forget the place where my story begun.

Chorus
Before you know, the years fly by,
Before you know, you're saying goodbye.
So I'm gonna hold onto every little thing,
Every laugh, every memory that tomorrow might bring.
And if someday I'm far away,
I'll still remember these days.
'Cause wherever life takes me,
You'll always be a part of me.

Bridge
Maybe growing up isn't losing where you're from,
Maybe it's carrying the love of everyone.
So when the future comes and everything looks new,
I'll take a piece of home with me—
I'll take all of you.

Outro
If I don't say it enough,
I'll say it now:
I'm grateful for this family.
I'm grateful for this house.
And whatever happens tomorrow,
Whatever changes down the road,
I'll remember where I came from.
I'll remember home.